Enhance Your Shape with Your Own Natural Fat

At Athēnix Advanced Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale, natural fat transfer to the breasts offers a safe, minimally invasive alternative to implants for women who want subtle, natural-looking enhancement. By using your body’s own fat, our surgeons can increase breast volume, improve symmetry, and refine contours, while also slimming areas like the abdomen, thighs, or flanks through liposuction. This dual benefit creates a harmonious, balanced figure and results that feel as natural as they look.

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What Is Natural Fat Transfer to the Breasts?

Natural fat transfer, sometimes called breast fat grafting, is a procedure that removes fat from donor areas of the body and injects it into the breasts to increase volume and enhance shape. Unlike implants, fat transfer uses your own tissue for a softer, more natural feel. It’s an ideal choice for women seeking modest enlargement or improved breast contour without foreign materials.

Benefits of Breast Fat Transfer

Patients at Athēnix Scottsdale choose this procedure for its many advantages:

  • Natural enhancement: Soft, realistic results using your own fat
  • Dual benefit: Slims areas like the waist or thighs while enhancing breast volume
  • No implants: Eliminates risks associated with foreign materials
  • Custom shaping: Improves symmetry and corrects contour irregularities
  • Minimal scarring: Tiny incisions for fat harvesting and injection
  • Long-lasting results: Fat that survives the transfer provides lasting improvement

Who Is a Good Candidate?

You may be an ideal candidate for breast fat transfer in Scottsdale if you:

  • Want subtle to moderate breast enhancement
  • Prefer a natural alternative to implants
  • Have adequate fat deposits available for harvesting
  • Desire improved symmetry or shape correction
  • Are in good overall health and a non-smoker
  • Have realistic expectations about outcomes

During your consultation at Athēnix Scottsdale, your surgeon will evaluate your donor fat areas, breast anatomy, and personal goals to create a customized surgical plan.

What to Expect During the Procedure

Breast fat transfer is performed in our accredited Scottsdale facility under anesthesia. The procedure includes three key steps:

  1. Harvesting: Liposuction is used to gently remove fat from donor areas such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs.
  2. Purification: The harvested fat is processed to separate and preserve the healthiest fat cells.
  3. Injection: The purified fat is carefully injected into the breasts in small, precise layers to enhance volume and shape while ensuring smooth, natural results.

The procedure is highly customizable and can be tailored for subtle reshaping, symmetry correction, or overall enhancement.

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Recovery and Results

Recovery after breast fat transfer in Scottsdale is generally quicker and more comfortable than implant surgery. You can expect some swelling, bruising, and soreness in both the donor areas and breasts during the first week. Most patients return to light activities within 1–2 weeks, with a gradual return to exercise after 3–4 weeks.

Results improve as swelling subsides and the transferred fat settles naturally into the breast tissue. While some fat is naturally reabsorbed, the surviving fat provides permanent enhancement. Final results are typically visible by 3 months and can last for many years with stable weight and healthy habits.

Why Choose Athēnix for Breast Fat Transfer in Scottsdale?

At Athēnix Scottsdale, our patients benefit from:

  • Board-certified plastic surgeons with expertise in fat grafting procedures
  • An AAAHC-accredited surgical facility prioritizing patient safety
  • Customized surgical plans designed around each patient’s anatomy and goals
  • Advanced techniques for long-lasting, natural-looking outcomes
  • Comprehensive aftercare to support you throughout recovery

Natural Fat Transfer to Breasts FAQs

How much enlargement is possible?

Will all of the transferred fat survive?

Is breast fat transfer safer than implants?

Can I combine fat transfer with implants or a lift?

How much enlargement is possible?

Most patients can achieve a modest increase of about one cup size per procedure. Additional sessions may provide further enhancement if desired.

Will all of the transferred fat survive?

Not all fat cells survive the transfer process, but careful techniques maximize fat survival for lasting results.

Is breast fat transfer safer than implants?

Fat transfer avoids implant-related complications and uses your own tissue, making it a safe and natural option for many patients.

Can I combine fat transfer with implants or a lift?

Yes. Some patients combine fat grafting with implants for added shaping, or with a breast lift to restore youthful contours.

Schedule Your Breast Fat Transfer Consultation in Scottsdale

Experience the natural benefits of breast enhancement with fat transfer at Athēnix Scottsdale.

Location:

7221 East Princess Blvd, Ste 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Hours:

Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: Closes

Call Athēnix today at 888-276-1535 to schedule your personalized consultation and take the next step toward natural, confident enhancement.

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