Implant, Fat Transfer, or Hybrid?

For patients with well-developed breast tissue, implant-only breast augmentation (without fat transfer) can still achieve a smooth, natural breast contour.

For example, in one of our cases—a 27-year-old woman who underwent Modiva Mini 250 cc subglandular insertion with 3-month follow-up—the breasts settled beautifully into a natural, elegant shape.

However, implant-based augmentation has its limitations.

If the skin is thin or natural breast tissue is minimal, the implant’s edges may become visible or palpable. Understanding each method’s characteristics helps you choose the safest and most beautiful option for your body.

💎 Silicone Implant Breast Augmentation

Advantages

• Provides a reliable and predictable size increase (about 2 – 2.5 cup sizes in a single session)
• Allows detailed control over size, projection, and symmetry
• Ideal for reshaping volume differences between the breasts

Disadvantages

• Implant outline may become visible in patients with thin skin or little breast tissue
• Risks include infection, capsular contracture, rippling, or skin tightness
• May require replacement or revision over time due to aging or body changes

🌿 Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

Advantages

• Uses the patient’s own fat, giving a soft, natural feel
• Leaves only small scars and allows body contouring and breast enhancement at once
• No foreign material, so it feels and looks completely natural

Disadvantages

• Partial absorption of fat (around 30 – 50 %) may reduce volume
• Usually limited to a 1 – 1.5 cup increase per session
• Over-injection may cause fat necrosis, oil cysts, or calcification

💗 Hybrid Breast Augmentation

Advantages

• Combines the best of both: the structure and projection of an implant plus the softness and natural finish of fat
• Fat smooths implant edges, reducing rippling or unnatural outlines
• Fat’s anti-inflammatory effect may lower the risk of capsular contracture
• Allows precise fine-tuning of cleavage, upper pole, and décolleté

Disadvantages

• Technically more complex and requires both implant insertion and liposuction
• Carries the risks of both procedures, though at lower frequency and severity

✨ Summary

There is no single “best” method—it depends on your skin quality, breast tissue thickness, body fat availability, and desired cup size.

At AVAN TOKYO GINZA LIPOSUCTION CLINIC, we provide personalized recommendations:

• For those seeking maximum volume and projection → Silicone Implant Augmentation
• For those desiring soft, natural enhancement → Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation
• For those wanting both fullness and softness → Hybrid Breast Augmentation

Our goal is to design a beautiful, balanced bust line that harmonizes perfectly with your body and your aesthetic vision.