Breast Fat Grafting

Breast fat grafting from Ambay Plastic Surgery is a highly effective procedure for patients who wish to subtly enhance breast volume and shape. This “natural” breast augmentation technique, also known as autologous fat grafting, uses your body’s own fat to achieve beautifully natural results. The process involves carefully removing excess fat from a donor area like the abdomen, thighs, or flanks and precisely placing it into the breasts. The result is a modest increase in size and improved contour, all while maintaining a soft, natural feel that is completely your own.

Two Procedures, One Session: Harvest Fat, Enhance Breasts

Fat grafting to breasts can be performed to help patients add volume to the breasts without the need for breast implants, or to further improve the results of a traditional Breast Augmentation. It can also be effective in Breast Reconstruction procedures to help patients achieve a softer and more natural-looking breast. One of the many benefits of this procedure is that it essentially gives you two body contouring treatments in one – Liposuction of the area where fat cells will be harvested and augmentation of the breasts for a more shapely appearance.

Performed on an outpatient basis at our Florida practice, the breast fat grafting procedure is adapted to your anatomy and aesthetic goals. First, Dr. Ambay performs gentle liposuction to harvest fat. The collected cells are purified and then meticulously injected into multiple layers of the breast using micro‑cannulas. This layered technique maximizes graft survival and produces smooth, even contours.

While some temporary bruising and swelling are expected in the treated areas, most patients return to their daily routines within a few days. This surgical technique differs from implant-based procedures in several key ways:

No Breast Incisions

Breast fat grafting requires only needle‑size entry points for fat injections, no large cuts on the breast itself. This means virtually invisible marks and preservation of normal breast anatomy, ducts, and sensation. Women who prefer to avoid implant scars in the inframammary fold or around the areola find this technique especially appealing.

Soft, Totally Natural Volume

The ultimate goal of autologous fat grafting breast procedures is a result that looks and feels completely natural, because it is. Since the enhancement is achieved using your own soft tissue, the added volume integrates seamlessly with your existing breast tissue. Your results will feel soft to the touch and move naturally with your body, avoiding the foreign-body sensation some patients associate with implants. Over time, the grafted fat integrates seamlessly with existing tissue, offering a long‑lasting enhancement that ages gracefully with your body.

Fat Harvested From Your Own Body

This procedure uses purified fat cells taken from a donor site on your own body. This eliminates any risk of allergic reaction or rejection of foreign material. Dr. Ambay uses gentle liposuction to harvest the fat, which provides the added benefit of contouring the donor area. This fat is then processed to isolate healthy, viable fat cells before being skillfully injected to sculpt and enhance the breasts.

Successful breast fat grafting demands both surgical precision and artistic vision. Dr. Ambay’s background as a U.S. Army Colonel and combat surgeon provides an elite level of skill in both areas. He meticulously sculpts the donor site while artfully enhancing the breasts, applying a deep understanding of tissue handling to create soft, living, and beautifully natural contours.

• Triple board‑certified: Plastic surgery, otolaryngology, head & neck, and dentistry, ensuring comprehensive expertise and the highest safety standards
• World‑class training: Harvard, Mayo Clinic, and MD Anderson fellowships provide cutting‑edge knowledge in fat‑grafting science
• Collaborative care environment: Private AAAASF‑accredited surgical suite staffed by experienced nurses and board‑certified anesthetists, supporting comfort and optimal outcomes

You may be an excellent candidate for breast fat grafting if you are looking for a natural method to enhance your breasts. The best outcomes are typically seen in patients who align with the following criteria:

• You desire a modest and natural increase in breast volume, typically up to one cup size.
• You have adequate fat reserves in another part of your body (such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks) to use for the transfer.
• You prefer to avoid synthetic breast implants and use your own body’s tissue for enhancement.
• You wish to restore breast volume that has been lost due to aging, pregnancy, or weight loss.
• You are in good overall health and have realistic expectations about the results of an autologous fat grafting breast procedure.

When Not To Consider This Procedure

While Breast Fat Grafting can help many women effectively increase the size of their breasts, breast implants may be more ideal for those who want a substantial volume enhancement or a change in breast shape. Dr. Ambay will meet with you for an initial consultation to discuss all aspects of this procedure and help you determine if fat grafting is the right option for your needs.