Breast Fat Transfer

Am I a good candidate for a breast fat transfer procedure?

Criteria considered for suitability includes, but is not limited to:

• You are in good physical and mental health.
• You have realistic expectations regarding the results a fat transfer procedure can achieve.
• You understand fat injections to the breasts produces a subtle result, and more than one round of surgery may be necessary.
• You have good skin elasticity.
• You have enough excess fat in suitable areas of your body to extract using Vaser Lipo.
• You do not have any blood circulation problems.
• You are a non-smoker or are willing to quit before and after surgery.

It is essential to understand that having realistic result expectations and understanding that multiple rounds of fat transfer surgery may be required, are essential components of being considered a good candidate for this cosmetic procedure.

Are there any requirements to have surgery?

Before being able to book cosmetic surgery in Australia, including to have a fat transfer to breast augmentation procedure, there are specific requirements that all individuals must meet. These include obtaining a referral from a General Practitioner (GP), attending two initial consultations a minimum seven days apart, including one consultation in-person with the doctor who will be conducting the surgery, and observing a mandatory minimum seven day cooling off period after the second consultation.

How much does a breast fat transfer cost?

We understand that the cost to have cosmetic surgery in Australia is an element patients will consider in their decision-making process. Breast augmentation procedures using your own fat do not fit a one-price-fits-all formula, and the price to have a fat grafting procedure varies from patient to patient. The total costs incurred to have your harvested fat transferred into your breasts will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to:

• The amount of fat to be removed from each donor area.
• The number of areas of the body being treated with liposuction.
• The type of anaesthetic used.
• The amount of time spent in surgery.
• The specific medical needs and surgical requirements of each individual patient.

At Cosmos Clinic, our fat transfer breast augmentation procedures start from a minimum starting cost of $8,800 for the base price. To receive an exact quote to have a breast fat transfer procedure, please contact our team.

How long does the procedure take?

The length of time Vaser Lipo with fat grafting can take will vary from two to four hours on average. This time range is dependent on many factors including the needs of the individual, the number of areas of the body being treated, and the amount of fat being transferred.

Is there any downtime after surgery?

Fat transfer to breasts with Vaser Lipo is a day-case surgical procedure, and most patients can be discharged to go home on the same day as their procedure. Bruising, swelling, and discomfort, are all to be expected post-procedure. The levels of discomfort experienced will vary, and to help you manage this and be comfortable following surgery, you will be prescribed pain relief medication by your doctor, and provided with detailed post-procedure information.

How long is the recovery time after surgery?

The recovery time needed to rest and recuperate after surgery varies depending on multiple factors. Patients are usually able to resume most light activities around one week post-procedure, whilst strenuous activities including intense exercise should be avoided for around six weeks.

After your fat transfer to breast augmentation surgery, your breasts will be supported in a post-operative bra, and you will need to avoid wearing a regular underwire bra for six weeks. You will also be required to wear compression garments on the areas of your body treated with Vaser Lipo for six weeks (three weeks full-time + three weeks part-time), to minimise swelling and support skin retraction.

How much fat will be transferred into my breasts?

A few hundred millilitres of fat are usually transferred into the breasts to change the shape. The precise amount depends on factors such as the amount of fat extracted from the parts of your body being treated with Vaser Lipo, and the space available in the breasts. The volume of fat being transferred will be discussed as part of your treatment plan during the consultations.

When will the final results be visible?

You may notice a difference immediately after having a breast fat transfer procedure. Due to at least 50% of the transferred fat cells surviving with the gentle technique we use at Cosmos Clinic, your doctor may transfer a little more fat than required to account for the projected fat cell death. As the weeks and months progress post-surgery, the initial swelling will slowly stabilise and resolve, providing a clearer view of the final results.