Breast enlargement with autologous fat | breast augmentation in Bonn

Enlargement of the breast via autologous fat grafting

Enlarging the breast and using the patient’s own surplus fat to do it – a gentle and very natural method of breast enlargement in the Beta Aesthetic in Bonn. Many women would like to have somewhat more feminine breasts but are looking for an alternative to a breast implant. In this case, autologous fat grafting is the perfect solution. The use of implants can lead to capsular fibrosis, for example.

Breast enlargement with a patient’s autologous (own) fat enables a very natural and sustainably stable result to be achieved. The procedure is also much gentler and there are hardly any visible scars. The possibilities of autologous fat grafting are somewhat more limited however. This method is particularly suitable if the patient desires a lower volume enlargement. The breast can be increased by around one cup size. You can find out if breast enlargement with autologous fat is a suitable treatment method for you in a personal consultation with Dr. med. Daniel Sattler in Bonn.

Quick guide:

Anaesthesia Anaesthesia:
Operation exclusively possible under general anaesthetic
treatment Duration of treatment:
At least one hour, depending on complexity and the correction measures
Fit for work Fit for work:
after approx. one week
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Fit to socialise:
after approx. one week
sport Sport:
after approx. 5 weeks

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FAQs about breast enlargement with autologous fat

You can find a selection of the most frequently asked questions here:

For whom is breast enlargement with autologous fat a suitable procedure?

Breast enlargement with autologous fat is particularly suitable for patients who would like breast enhancement with a natural look. The volume increase is moderate, but this means that the treatment is low risk and low in scarring. At the same time, fat is removed from “problem zones”. This means that the treatment is not suitable for very slim patients, because in this case, there are not enough fat deposits available for the graft.

What happens during breast enlargement with autologous fat?

The autologous fat is removed from a fat reserve in the patient’s body. The patient can choose the body region – it’s usually the hips, tummy or legs, on the condition that enough fat deposits are available at the site. The fat cells are gently treated and rinsed. The pure autologous (own) fat is then injected through small punctures in the cavities behind the mammary gland and into the subcutaneous fat tissue. Very thin tubes are used to do this.

By how many cup sizes can the breasts be increased with autologous fat?

Breast augmentation with autologous fat is suitable for moderate volume increase. The breasts can be increased by around one cup size.

What are the advantages of autologous fat grafting compared to breast implants?

Breast enlargement with autologous fat is a gentler treatment to the procedure with implants. The result is particularly natural and lasts a long time. The follow-up treatment period is shorter and scars can also be avoided. And fat can be removed from a desired problem zone at the same time.

What are the risks of breast enlargement with autologous fat?

Thanks to the highest medical standards at the Beta Aesthetic in Bonn, breast enlargement with autologous fat is low risk and low scarring. Nevertheless, it is never possible to rule out complications in any operative procedure completely. Small cysts or calcifications can occur through the autologous fat grafting process. This risk is very minimal, however, and is largely ruled out when state-of-the art techniques are used. Nonetheless, it cannot be guaranteed that all fat tissue survives in a breast enlargement using autologous fat. Several procedures may be necessary to achieve the desired volume increase.

From where is the autologous fat taken?

The autologous fat for breast enlargement is taken from fat deposits with enough reserves, i.e. from sites perceived by the patient as “problem zones”. This could be on the hips, the stomach or the upper thighs. The region should react as minimally as possible to weight fluctuations, so that long-term retention in the breast can be guaranteed.

What needs to be considered after the treatment in Bonn?

After the breast enlargement with autologous fat, swelling can occur. This swelling should not be cooled if possible, because this inhibits the blood flow and the healing of the cells will be less satisfactory. Patients should also avoid wearing tight clothing. Sport and strenuous physical activity should be avoided for several weeks. Patients will be fitted with a special compression bra which should be worn for around six weeks.

When can the final result of the breast augmentation be seen and is this permanent?

After a breast enlargement with autologous fat, the fat cells first need to integrate into the rest of the breast. The final result is therefore visible after around six months to one year. It cannot be guaranteed that all fat cells will grow successfully in the new position and a minimal reduction cannot be excluded. The final result is, however, permanent.

What are the costs of breast enlargement with autologous fat?

Every treatment at the Beta Aesthetic is designed to meet the individual needs of the respective patient. Dr. med. Daniel Sattler will discuss the exact procedures and possibilities of breast enlargement with you in a personal consultation in Bonn. We are therefore unable to quote you a fixed price for breast enlargement with autologous fat.

The consultation with Dr med Daniel Sattler:

The treatment at the Beta Aesthetic is individually tailored to the desires of the patient. Comprehensive advice during a personal consultation with the specialist treating you is therefore particularly important. First, it will be decided if breast enlargement using autologous fat is a suitable method for you. Then Dr. med. Daniel Sattler will explain the processes, possible risks and also the pre-operative and post-operative care to you. The detailed discussions between the patient and the doctor create a basis of trust which is awarded a particularly high priority at the Beta Aesthetic. We aim to ensure that the patient feels at ease and understood during the entire treatment process, and that through the comprehensive communication, a gratifying result can be achieved.

Preparation for a breast enlargement through autologous fat grafting

Breast enlargement using autologous fat grafting takes place during an operative procedure at the Beta Aesthetic in Bonn. The patient should avoid taking blood-thinning medication, nicotine and alcohol for several days before every operation. The prerequisite for successful breast enlargement with autologous fat is having sufficient body fat. The patient needs to have around twice as much fat removed than is ultimately used for the breast enlargement.

What happens during a breast augmentation with autologous fat:

Breast enlargement with autologous fat is a gentler treatment to the method using an implant. However, it is still a surgical procedure that is usually carried out under general anaesthetic. The treatment is made up of two steps. First, the autologous fat is removed and processed. It is then injected into the breast, thereby increasing the volume of the breast.
First, sufficient fat tissue is recovered for the procedure using the liposuction technique. The patient can choose the suction area: it is usually the tummy, legs or hip regions. The patient needs to have sufficient fat deposits because it is necessary to remove approximately twice as much fat than will ultimately be injected.

The desired region will be treated with a tumescent solution in which the fat cells become liquified and can be more easily extracted. Very small tubes are used to extract the dissolved cells. The fat tissue is then prepared so that the pure fat cells can be injected later without any additives.

In the second step, the fat is injected into the breast. Small incisions are made in the lower breast fold or around the areola. The fat tissue is injected into the subcutaneous tissue and under the chest muscle, where it can integrate. However, a minimal reduction should be expected. It is not possible for 100% of the fat cells to integrate. This treatment method is therefore particularly suitable for moderate enlargement.

Post-operative care after a breast enlargement in women:

Following a breast enlargement with autologous fat, the patient is fitted with a special compression bra. This should be worn for several weeks after treatment in the Beta Aesthetic in Bonn. You should avoid sport and physical exertion for at least four weeks after the procedure, especially putting strain on your arms. Proper wound care plays a role in achieving a gratifying outcome. A breast enlargement with autologous fat is fundamentally a gentler treatment to the method using an implant. Scars are also avoided. Dr. med. Daniel Sattler will discuss the exact post-operative care measures in a personal consultation with you in Bonn.

The aim of breast enlargement with autologous fat is to achieve a gratifying result – a more voluminous breast enlargement as well as the removal of unwanted fat deposits, so that the patient can feel good about her body again. A particularly natural result is achieved thanks to the avoidance of foreign material in the breast.