I am confident that 2026 will mark the true rise of hybrid breast augmentation.

In Japan, fat grafting is often chosen for its natural appearance.

However, internationally—including Western countries—silicone implants remain the standard.

This is not without reason.

The limitations of fat grafting alone

Fat grafting is an excellent procedure, but it has inherent limitations:

• Unpredictable fat retention, making precise volume planning difficult
• Inevitable formation of small nodules, even with meticulous technique

These risks are acceptable when fully understood—but they cannot be ignored.

Hybrid breast augmentation: combining strengths

In hybrid augmentation:

• Silicone implants provide a stable base
• Fat grafting refines shape and softness

This allows for:

• Predictable size
• Natural feel
• Reduced and distributed risk

A global trend arriving in Japan

Medical trends typically reach Japan 2–3 years after gaining traction overseas.

Globally, the question is no longer “implant or fat,”

but how to combine both effectively.

That is why 2026 is the year of hybrid breast augmentation.