A Natural Option for Subtle, Beautiful Enhancement

At Athēnix Advanced Plastic Surgery in Bellevue, breast fat transfer—also known as fat grafting—provides women with a safe, minimally invasive alternative to traditional implants. Using advanced liposuction techniques, our surgeons carefully harvest fat from areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks, purify it, and reintroduce it into the breasts. This dual-advantage approach slims donor sites while enhancing breast volume, symmetry, and contour. For patients seeking a modest increase, natural balance, or refinement after pregnancy or weight changes, fat transfer delivers results that look and feel entirely authentic.

What Is Breast Fat Transfer?

Breast fat transfer enhances the size and shape of the breasts by using your body’s own fat instead of synthetic implants. This creates a softer, more natural outcome that adapts with your body over time.

At Athēnix Bellevue, our team uses refined purification and injection techniques that maximize fat survival and ensure smooth, lasting improvements tailored to your goals.

Benefits of Breast Fat Transfer

Patients often choose breast fat transfer in Bellevue for its many advantages:

  • Natural enhancement: Fuller breasts with a soft, authentic feel
  • Dual sculpting effect: Donor areas are slimmed while breasts gain volume
  • No foreign materials: Eliminates implant-related risks
  • Custom results: Tailored shaping and symmetry refinement
  • Minimal scarring: Tiny entry points for liposuction and injections
  • Durable improvement: Surviving fat cells integrate permanently
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Who Is a Good Candidate?

You may be a strong candidate for fat transfer if you:

  • Desire a subtle, natural increase in breast size
  • Have enough fat in donor areas for harvesting
  • Want an implant-free approach to enhancement
  • Hope to correct asymmetry or refine breast shape
  • Are in good health, a non-smoker, and have realistic expectations

During your consultation at Athēnix Bellevue, your surgeon will assess your anatomy and donor fat availability, then design a personalized surgical plan.

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What to Expect During the Procedure

Breast fat transfer is performed at our AAAHC-accredited Bellevue facility under anesthesia. The process includes three main steps:

  • Harvesting: Fat is gently removed from donor areas such as the flanks, abdomen, or thighs using liposuction.
  • Purification: The fat is processed to isolate the healthiest, most viable cells.
  • Injection: Purified fat is placed in fine layers within the breasts to enhance volume and shape, ensuring smooth, natural results.

The procedure is highly customizable and may also be combined with a breast lift or other contouring procedures when appropriate.

Recovery and Results

Recovery is generally smoother and less intensive than implant-based surgery. Patients can expect:

  • Swelling or bruising in both donor and breast areas
  • Return to light activities within 1–2 weeks
  • Gradual resumption of exercise after 3–4 weeks
  • Final results visible within about 3 months, once swelling resolves and fat stabilizes

Because surviving fat becomes a permanent part of your breast tissue, results are soft, natural, and long-lasting.

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Why Choose Athēnix Bellevue for Breast Fat Transfer?

At Athēnix Bellevue, you’ll experience:

  • Board-certified surgeons with expertise in advanced fat grafting
  • A fully accredited, state-of-the-art surgical facility
  • Treatment plans tailored to your unique anatomy and goals
  • Refined techniques that enhance fat survival and minimize scarring
  • Compassionate support from consultation through recovery

FAQs

How much enhancement is possible?

Will all of the transferred fat survive?

How does this compare to implants?

Can it be combined with other procedures?

Are results permanent?

How much enhancement is possible?

Most patients achieve a one-cup-size increase per procedure, with additional sessions available if desired.

Will all of the transferred fat survive?

Some reabsorption is expected, but advanced purification techniques maximize long-term fat survival.

How does this compare to implants?

Fat transfer provides a more natural look and feel, while implants can offer more dramatic enlargement.

Can it be combined with other procedures?

Yes. Fat transfer is often paired with breast lifts, tummy tucks, or other contouring procedures.

Are results permanent?

Yes. Once integrated, the transferred fat becomes a lasting part of your breast tissue.

Schedule Your Breast Fat Transfer Consultation in Bellevue

If you’re ready for a natural, personalized option for breast enhancement, Athēnix Bellevue is here to help. Schedule a consultation today to learn how fat transfer can refine your figure with results that feel authentically yours.

Location:

636 120th Ave NE, Ste A-204
Bellevue, WA 98005

Hours:

Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Call Athēnix at 888-276-1535 to schedule your private consultation in Bellevue today.

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