Finding the Right Balance for Natural and Safe Results

Fat grafting breast augmentation is a popular choice for patients seeking a natural, soft, and organic enhancement using their own fat.

However, it’s a common misconception that “the more fat you inject, the better the result.”

In reality, the injection amount, layer, and balance determine both the beauty and longevity of the final outcome.

🔹 Who Is a Good Candidate for Fat Grafting?

This procedure is ideal for patients who:

• Want a natural 1–2 cup increase in breast size
• Wish to correct slight hollowness or asymmetry
• Prefer not to have foreign implants in their body

For these individuals, fat transfer can produce soft, lifelike breasts that move and feel natural.

🔹 When to Be Cautious

Even with a moderate injection volume (around 200 cc per side), some patients are prone to fat necrosis or lump formation.

This is more likely in those who have:

• A history of hyaluronic acid or Aquafilling breast augmentation
• Heavy smoking habits, which reduce blood supply
• Tight skin with limited injection space, increasing internal pressure

In fact, I once treated a patient with a previous filler-based breast augmentation who developed small bilateral lumps after receiving only 200 cc per side — showing how crucial preoperative assessment is.

🔹 A Successful Case Example

The patient below underwent arm liposuction with fat graft breast augmentation, receiving 240 cc on the left and 250 cc on the right.

Despite the modest injection volume, her breasts achieved a natural, well-defined contour with excellent fat retention.

During consultation, we can often predict which breasts will have a good take rate based on skin elasticity and tissue condition.

🔹 Key Takeaway

For most patients, aiming for a moderate injection volume of around 250 cc per side to achieve a 1.5-cup enhancement is a safe and effective approach.

Fat grafting requires precision — injecting too much reduces survival, while too little limits visible change.

The key is customizing the injection plan to each patient’s anatomy, skin quality, and aesthetic goals.

At AVAN TOKYO GINZA LIPOSUCTION CLINIC, we:

• Maintain strict control over every step of fat collection, purification, and injection
• Minimize risks such as infection, oil cysts, and irregularities
• Strive to create beautiful, natural breasts with long-lasting volume and soft texture