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Breast Enhancement

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation
Natural volume using your own tissue.

Fat transfer breast augmentation increases breast volume and improves contour using your own fat rather than an implant. Fat is harvested from areas such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs, processed, and then placed into the breasts in a way that enhances shape and projection while maintaining a natural feel. This approach can provide modest enhancement, subtle contour refinement, and harmonious integration with your overall body shape.
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Duration 2-3 Hours
Anesthesia General
Downtime 1-2 Weeks
Results Permanent
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Benefits of Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

Natural Look and Feel

Because only your own fat is used, the breasts feel soft and behave naturally with movement and touch.

Dual Benefit Body Contouring

Fat is harvested from areas such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs, which can refine those regions while enhancing the breast.

No Implants or Foreign Materials

Fat transfer avoids implants entirely, which can be appealing for patients looking for augmentation without a prosthetic device.

Natural Aging and Integration

Transferred fat integrates with your tissues and ages with your body, making the change feel seamless rather than separate from your anatomy.

Expected Results

Fat transfer breast augmentation results evolve over time. Some transferred fat is naturally resorbed in the first weeks after surgery, while the remaining cells establish a blood supply and persist long term. Final contour and volume are usually stable by three to six months.

Improved Breast Contour

Strategic fat placement enhances shape and curvature of the breasts, especially in the upper and outer quadrants.

Balanced Symmetry

Fat grafting offers the ability to fine tune asymmetry by adding volume where needed while minimizing it in areas that already have enough fullness.

Soft Texture

Because the transferred tissue is your own, the breasts feel soft and natural rather than firm or mechanical.

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“I love how natural and soft my results feel. The extra contour in my midsection was a wonderful bonus.”

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Technical Specifications

Fat Transfer Technique

Fat transfer breast augmentation involves three key steps: harvesting, processing, and placement. Each phase is performed with attention to preserving cell viability and creating a natural, long lasting outcome.

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Harvesting Fat

Fat is carefully harvested using gentle liposuction from donor areas where you have sufficient fat stores. Common sites include the abdomen, flanks, and thighs.

02

Processing Fat

Once harvested, fat is purified to remove excess fluid and debris. This helps maximize the survival of fat cells once they are transferred to the breasts.

03

Layered Placement

Fat is placed in multiple layers and planes so that it integrates with your tissue and establishes a blood supply. Layering enhances contour, improves symmetry, and promotes long term retention.

04

Retention Expectations

Not all transferred fat survives. It is normal to lose some volume in the first weeks. Surgeons plan for this by placing a slightly greater amount of fat than the final desired volume, knowing that the surviving cells will persist.

Patient Profile

Candidates

Ideal Candidates

  • Enough donor fat available for harvest
  • Desire for moderate augmentation rather than large volume increase
  • Good overall health and stable body weight
  • Realistic expectations about how much fat will survive and integrate
  • Interest in combined body contouring and breast enhancement

Not Ideal Candidates

  • Patients seeking substantial volume increases beyond what fat alone can realistically achieve
  • Individuals with very low body fat or limited donor sites
  • People who prefer a fixed or specific cup size that requires implant augmentation
  • Patients with unrealistic expectations about retention rates or symmetry
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Estimated Investment
Varies based on extent of harvest, donor areas, and overall goals
The total cost of fat transfer breast augmentation reflects the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia, facility fees, and any contouring performed in donor areas. Cost is provided after a full consultation, where your donor fat availability and surgical goals are discussed.
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Comparing Fat Transfer to Traditional Implants

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Which Is Right for You?

Fat transfer enhances breast volume using your own tissue and results in a natural texture and shape. It is well suited for patients who want moderate enhancement and additional contouring in donor areas. Traditional breast augmentation with implants may still be the best choice when larger volume increase is desired or when donor fat is limited.

Surgery Day Journey

Preoperative Planning

During consultation, Dr. Neavin evaluates donor fat availability, breast shape, and your goals. Measurements and markings guide where fat will be harvested and where it will be placed in the breasts.

Harvesting Fat

Under anesthesia, fat is gently suctioned from donor areas such as the abdomen or flanks. This tissue is processed to preserve cell health.

Graft Placement

Processed fat is carefully transferred to the breasts in multiple layers and planes. Each layer is designed to integrate with existing tissue and establish blood flow.
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Aftercare Support

Aftercare focuses on comfort, contour support, and protecting grafted fat as it establishes in the breasts.

Support Garments

Wear compression garments on donor areas and a supportive bra on the breasts as instructed to reduce swelling and protect the newly placed fat.

Activity Guidelines

Avoid vigorous exercise and heavy lifting for the first few weeks. Gentle walking is encouraged.

Follow-Up Monitoring

Follow-up visits allow Dr. Neavin to assess fat survival, contour, and symmetry. Adjustments or guidance can be provided as needed.

Healing Timeline

Every patient heals differently, but this timeline offers a general guide for your return to daily life.

Days 1-5

Most patients experience swelling, mild discomfort, and bruising in both the donor and breast areas. You will wear supportive garments for comfort and healing.

Weeks 2-4

Swelling begins to decrease and contour becomes more visible. Many patients return to work and light activity as comfort allows.

Weeks 4-8

Fat survival stabilizes and any firm areas begin to soften. Full activity resumes gradually.

Months 3-6

The final shape and volume are typically evident by this stage as residual swelling resolves.

Safety &
Potential Risks

Fat transfer breast augmentation is considered safe when performed by a skilled surgeon using sterile technique and careful patient selection. As with any surgical procedure, there are potential risks and side effects.

Important Considerations

  • Uneven fat survival leading to asymmetry
  • Swelling and bruising in both donor and breast areas
  • Infection or delayed healing
  • Fat cysts or areas of firmness
  • Need for a secondary touch-up procedure in some cases
  • Rare fat embolism if fat is inadvertently placed into blood vessels

A detailed discussion of risks and how they apply to your anatomy and goals is part of the consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much volume can be added with fat transfer?
Fat transfer typically provides moderate increases in breast volume. The amount depends on how much donor fat is available and how much of it survives after transfer.
Is fat transfer permanent?
Some transferred fat survives long term, but a percentage is resorbed in the early healing phase. Final results are typically visible after several months.
Can I still wear supportive bras?
Yes. Supportive bras help with comfort and shape as you heal, and your surgeon will guide you on timing and type.
Are there scars?
Small incisions are used for fat harvest and placement. These usually heal well and are placed in discreet locations.
How long before I see final shape?
Initial shape is visible early, but final contour and volume usually stabilize over 3 to 6 months as swelling resolves and fat integrates.
Dr. Tim Neavin
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Artistry Meets
Surgical Precision

Dr. Tim Neavin uses a refined technique to harvest fat gently, process it to preserve cell viability, and place it with precision so that each layer contributes to shape, projection, and long term retention. His approach to fat transfer breast augmentation is not simply about adding volume. It is about reading the existing breast architecture, understanding the quality of your tissue, and using your own fat to improve shape, symmetry, and feel.

Dr. Neavin tailors the plan based on your goals, your body’s fat distribution, and your expectations so that the result looks natural and integrates with your anatomy rather than feeling artificial or overdone.

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Philosophy "Surgery with
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