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Breast fat transfer is a natural alternative to breast implants, using your own body fat to subtly enhance the size, shape and contour of your breasts. By combining liposuction with advanced fat grafting techniques, this procedure creates soft, natural-looking results while also improving body contours in the areas where fat is removed.
At Battersea Hospital, our consultant plastic surgeons provide personalised breast fat transfer procedures designed to achieve balanced, natural enhancement that complements your unique body shape.
BOOK A CONSULTATION MEET OUR SURGEONSBreast fat transfer, also known as autologous fat grafting or fat transfer breast augmentation, is a cosmetic procedure that enhances breast volume using fat taken from another area of your own body.
The procedure begins with gentle liposuction to remove excess fat from areas such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs or hips. The fat is then carefully purified before being strategically injected into the breasts to improve shape, restore lost volume and create subtle, natural-looking enhancement.
Unlike breast implants, fat transfer uses your own tissue, making it an excellent option for women who prefer a more natural approach to breast enhancement. It can also be used to correct minor breast asymmetry, improve contour irregularities or restore volume following pregnancy or weight loss.
While breast fat transfer can provide noticeable improvement, it is generally best suited to patients seeking a modest increase in breast size rather than a significant enlargement.
2–4 hours
General anaesthetic
Day case
1–2 weeks
Usually within 1–2 weeks
After 4–6 weeks
Approximately 3–6 months
You may be a suitable candidate if you:
During your consultation, your consultant plastic surgeon will assess your body shape, available donor fat and desired outcome before recommending whether fat transfer is the most appropriate treatment for you.
For patients seeking a larger increase in breast size, breast augmentation with implants may provide a more suitable option.
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Our experienced consultant plastic surgeons specialise in advanced fat grafting techniques that prioritise safety, precision and natural-looking outcomes.
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Every procedure is individually planned to enhance your breast shape while maintaining harmony with your natural body proportions.
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Fat transfer enhances your breasts while simultaneously contouring areas such as the abdomen, flanks or thighs through liposuction.
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We follow the highest standards of clinical care, using carefully refined fat transfer techniques designed to maximise safety and optimise long-term results.
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From consultation through recovery, our dedicated team provides expert guidance and ongoing support to help you achieve the best possible outcome.
The cost of breast fat transfer depends on the complexity of your procedure, the areas requiring liposuction and your individual treatment plan.
Following your consultation, you'll receive a personalised quotation outlining every aspect of your treatment with complete transparency and no hidden costs.
From £7,750
We understand that cosmetic surgery is a personal investment.
Flexible finance options are available for eligible patients, allowing you to spread the cost of your treatment through affordable monthly payments.
Our team will be happy to discuss the finance options available during your consultation.
Breast fat transfer is best suited to patients seeking a modest increase in breast size, typically around half to one cup size, depending on your anatomy and the amount of fat available.
A proportion of the transferred fat establishes a permanent blood supply and remains long term. Some of the fat is naturally reabsorbed by the body during the healing process.
Only very small incisions are required for liposuction and fat transfer. These typically heal well and become minimally noticeable over time.
Fat is commonly removed from areas such as the abdomen, waist, flanks, thighs or hips, depending on where suitable donor fat is available.
Most patients return to desk-based work within one to two weeks. Bruising and swelling gradually improve over the following few weeks, and strenuous exercise should be avoided for around four to six weeks.
Both procedures have excellent safety records when performed by experienced consultant plastic surgeons. During your consultation, your surgeon will discuss which option is most appropriate for your goals and anatomy.
Yes. Fat transfer is commonly used to improve mild breast asymmetry and create smoother, more balanced breast contours.
Initial improvements are visible once swelling begins to settle, with final results usually seen between three and six months after surgery, once the transferred fat has stabilised.
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