Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

What is Fat Transfer to the Breasts?

Fat transfer breast augmentation describes the procedure where fat is moved from different areas of the body to the breasts to increase the volume and enhance the shape.  

The procedure first involves liposuction to remove the fat from parts of the body where it is in excess such as the abdomen or thighs. The harvested fat is then safely injected into the breasts in a process known as fat transfer, also known as fat grafting, fat injections or lipofilling. 

At the CREO Clinic, Dr. Omar Tillo performs breast augmentation using fat transfer, implants, or  Dr. Tillo’s signature composite breast augmentation procedure. As a double-board certified surgeon specialising in body contouring procedures, he has performed hundreds of liposuction and fat grafting procedures. As such, he has mastered the surgical skills and artistic precision required to perform fat transfer to the breasts in a way that delivers natural-feeling and natural-looking results.

To book a consultation for fat transfer breast augmentation with Dr. Tillo, contact the CREO Clinic today and get on track to designing a bespoke treatment plan for your breasts.

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Benefits of Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

Fat transfer breast augmentation comes with a range of unique advantages:

No Foreign Implants

Some women prefer breast augmentation with fat transfer rather than implants. As the procedure adds volume to the breasts using the patient’s fat tissue instead of foreign material, the risk of an allergic reaction is nullified.

Natural Enhancement

A fat transfer breast augmentation produces results that look and feel more natural. 

For Subtle Results

A fat transfer may be preferable for women who want a more modest breast enhancement than the substantial increase in volume resulting from implants.

Surgical Precision

Fat transfer breast augmentation also offers the surgeon more control over reshaping the breasts, correcting specific concerns that implants alone may not be able to address. 

Permanent Results

The injected fat grafts stabilise and become a permanent part of the breasts. While breast implants are also permanent, many women have them replaced in 10-15 years due to the implants rupturing or capsular contracture.

Who is a Suitable Candidate for Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation?

How Much Does Fat Transfer to Breasts Cost in London?

In general, the price of fat transfer breast augmentation starts from £7,900. However, prices may vary depending on the number of liposuction treatment areas and the overall complexity of your surgery. You will therefore receive the exact cost of your breast augmentation procedure after a consultation with Dr. Tillo.

The cost of your fat transfer breast augmentation will include:

• A bespoke treatment plan and pre-operative assessment
• Anaesthetist and anaesthetics fees
• Surgeon’s and nurse’s fees
• Hospital fees
• Compression garments
• Follow-up appointments with Dr. Tillo to monitor your recovery

If you are seeking to spread the cost of your treatment, we offer a range of financing options, including interest free financing for up to 12 months. 

How Does Fat Transfer to Breasts Work?

Fat transfer breast augmentation uses the body’s own fat cells to enhance the breasts in two main stages, liposuction and fat transfer. 

First the fat is removed via liposuction in areas where there is an excess, such as the abdomen or thighs. This involves inserting a suction cannula via tiny incisions to break apart and remove the fat cells. The fat is then processed, purified and prepared for injection into the breasts. 

Small incisions are then made around the breasts where the fat is injected, adding noticeable volume and enhancing the shape of the breasts. 

Why Choose CREO Clinic

The CREO Clinic is a specialist, award-winning plastic surgery clinic, providing expert care to deliver exceptional results. Our medical director, Dr. Omar Tillo, specialises in procedures from the neck down, meaning he has dedicated his extensive career to honing the artistry and skills required to perform these intricate surgeries.

Dr. Tillo is a pioneer in the field of fat transfer specifically, having developed a precision-based approach to injecting fat, ensuring the patients safety as well as superior results. He has performed countless successful fat transfer breast augmentation procedures, as well as developing a novel, signature composite breast augmentation, where he carefully combines fat transfer with breast implants for remarkable results. 

Possible Risks or Complications

Fat transfer is considered to be a safe procedure, with risks and complications being rare. However, there are some complications to be aware of:

• Volume loss
• Lumpiness, waviness, unevenness and/or dimpling
• Skin discolouration
• Wrinkling and looseness of the skin
• Deep swelling
• Irregularities or asymmetry 
• Loss of sensation
• Fat necrosis
• Fat embolism

Choosing Between Fat Transfer to Breasts vs. Breast Implants

Some patients may prefer breast implants over fat transfer if they want a more significant enhancement than can be achieved with fat transfer or if they don’t wish to or cannot have liposuction due to a lack of body fat.

The differences between the two methods are summarised in the table below. You can discuss the best option for you during a consultation with our Dr. Tillo.

What is Composite Breast Augmentation?

Composite breast augmentation, also known as LipoImplant augmentation, is a technique that combines both implants and fat transfer to deliver superior results than is possible when using either method on its own. CREO Clinic is one of few clinics in the UK currently offering this procedure.

With the composite breast augmentation technique, the surgeon can better customise the procedure to deliver natural-looking results. This technique may be ideal for you if:

• You want a substantial breast enhancement but lack enough breast tissue to fully conceal the implant, in which case the surgeon can use fat grafts to cover the implant.
• The natural shape and placement of your breasts do not allow the surgeon to add volume to the upper part of the breasts and maximise the cleavage with implants alone.
• You have small and asymmetrical breasts, in which case the surgeon may need to use implants and fat grafts to create proportionate and symmetrical results. 
• The effects of ageing have changed your breast size and shape, in which case the surgeon can use fat grafts to restore your results.

	Fat Transfer	Implants
Results	Provides a maximum enhancement of one cup size in a single procedure.	Provides substantial enhancement to the breasts
Anaesthetic	Sedation or general anaesthesia	Sedation or General anaesthesia
Scarring	Insignificant scarring	Visible scarring underneath the creases of the breast, around the nipples, or in the underarm
Recovery	4-6 weeks	6 weeks
Longevity	Permanent	Permanent, although most patients have their implants removed or replaced after 10-15 years
Price	Starts from £7,900	Starts from £6,900

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Complementary Procedures

Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)

A Brazilian Butt Lift, or BBL, is a fat grafting procedure where fat is removed from chosen liposuction zones and injected into the buttocks to increase the volume, and enhance the shape of the buttocks. 

By combining a BBL with fat transfer breast augmentation, greater definition is added to the liposuction areas and the curves of the body are made more prominent to produce a highly desirable hourglass figure. 

Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck is a cosmetic procedure that removes lax skin from the abdomen to contour and flatten the stomach. As the fat cells harvested during fat transfer breast augmentation are commonly taken from the abdomen, combining the procedures can produce dramatic results for the upper body by removing both lax skin and stubborn fat.  

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