One of the most common questions patients ask about fat-graft breast augmentation is:

“How much of the fat will actually stay?”

While many patients achieve about 1.5 cup sizes of natural enhancement, the truth is that fat retention varies significantly depending on the individual breast characteristics.

At AVAN TOKYO Ginza Liposuction Clinic, we carefully evaluate these factors during consultation to design a safe and effective grafting strategy tailored to each patient.

Breasts That Show Good Fat Retention

✔ 1. Good Skin Elasticity

When the skin has enough flexibility and space, the grafted fat can settle comfortably without excessive pressure.

Even patients with slight ptosis often have more skin allowance, which actually supports better retention.

✔ 2. Adequate Tissue Volume (fat + glandular tissue)

Breasts with more existing tissue have better blood supply, which is essential for fat survival.

If the breast has a good natural shape and volume, the newly grafted fat integrates more smoothly.

✔ 3. BMI above 19

Interestingly, fat grafting is the opposite of liposuction—

patients who naturally tend to gain weight often have more resilient fat cells, which survive better after transfer.

Breasts That Tend to Have Lower Retention

Retention may be reduced when:

• The skin is very tight
• There is very little natural breast tissue
• BMI is very low (very slim body type)

In these cases, we adjust the injection planes, total volume, and pressure balance to minimize risks and maximize the natural outcome.

**Clinical Example:

21-year-old, Arm & Thigh Liposuction → Fat Grafting Breast Augmentation (3 Months Post-op)**

This patient received 340 cc on the right / 330 cc on the left, which is relatively generous.

She had:

• Good skin elasticity
• Adequate breast tissue
• Favorable tissue compliance

As a result, she achieved excellent retention and a natural 1.5+ cup size increase even at 3 months post-op.

Fat Grafting Is Not “One Size Fits All”

Fat-graft breast augmentation is not a simple formula of

“inject X cc = gain Y cup sizes.”

Fat survival depends on:

• Skin elasticity
• Breast tissue quality
• Body type
• Circulation
• Lifestyle and postoperative care
• And the surgeon’s technique

This is why AVAN TOKYO performs a detailed preoperative assessment to estimate your individual retention potential.

Thinking About Fat Grafting?

You may be wondering:

• “Will the fat stay in my breasts?”
• “How much volume is realistic for my body?”
• “What about the risk of lumps or cyst formation?”

During consultation, we evaluate all these factors and tailor the most natural, safe, and beautiful plan for your body.

Fat grafting—when done with precise technique and individualized planning—offers:

• A natural look
• A soft, authentic feel
• A beautifully enhanced contour without implants

At AVAN TOKYO Ginza Liposuction Clinic, we combine advanced surgical skill with meticulous planning to deliver the highest level of aesthetic results.

Please feel free to contact us anytime.