Is a Fat Grafting Breast Augmentation Painful?

Patients who receive breast augmentation using fat grafting do not feel pain, as the procedure is done under anesthesia. Following surgery, there may be mild pain and swelling due to the body adjusting to its new shape. These symptoms should reduce over the next week following the surgery. Over-the-counter or prescription pain medication will be prescribed by Dr. Familusi to be taken as necessary.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Patient recovery will be monitored over several follow-up appointments to ensure proper healing and patient satisfaction. Dr. Familusi will remain in communication with her patients to be sure their breast shape and size are approaching or reaching their desired results. The exact number of appointments will be discussed during the consultation.

How Long Until I See Results?

Dr. Familusi encourages fat grafting breast augmentation patients to wait at least six months before evaluating their surgical results. This allows sufficient time for swelling to reduce and for the body to adjust to its newly contoured breasts. However, every patient’s recovery timeline is different, and some patients may need extra or less time to adapt. Please check in with Dr. Familusi to ask questions or address concerns during this time.

Can I Combine a Fat Grafting Breast Augmentation With Other Procedures?

Most certainly. The fat grafting breast augmentation procedure already involves liposuction, and many of our patients prefer to combine their procedures with other procedures, such as tummy tucks and arm lifts , so they can minimize the amount of time spent recovering from surgery. Please mention all your cosmetic and surgical preferences in your individual consultation with Dr. Familusi. Depending on your overall health, she will gauge your capacity to undergo multiple procedures and will develop a treatment plan that fulfills your aesthetic goals while keeping your safety and recovery paramount.

What Are the Risks Associated With Fat Grafting Breast Augmentation?

When performed by experienced hands, breast augmentation using fat transfer is a highly safe procedure. However, as with any surgery, there are risks associated which can include: Fat embolisms Changes in nipple or breast sensitivity Infection Scarring Bleeding Dr. Familusi will check in on her patients regularly to ensure no further complications have occurred as a result of their elective surgeries. If you experience any adverse reactions, please contact our office immediately.

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Fat Grafting Breast Augmentation

Introduction to Fat Grafting Breast Augmentation

Women who desire enhanced cleavage and a more feminine, shapely silhouette but who wish to avoid the risks associated with conventional implants may find an excellent solution in fat transfer breast augmentation. The procedure relies on donor fat harvested via liposuction from an area of excess, such as the belly, thighs, or hips. Once the extracted fat cells have been purified, they are then injected strategically into the chest to create rounder, more youthful-looking contours. At Élevé Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in Atlanta, GA, Ivy League and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon Dr. Olatomide (Tomi) Familusi delivers nuanced outcomes while focusing on genuine, compassionate connections with her patients.

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What is a Fat Grafting Breast Augmentation?

A fat grafting breast augmentation, also known as a fat transfer breast augmentation, is a surgical procedure designed to add volume or shape to the breasts by transferring fat from unwanted areas of the body to more desirable areas of the body, i.e., the breasts. By using the patient’s purified fat, the chances of the body rejecting the surgical result are slim to none. The final fat graft breast augmentation result is permanent and feels completely natural.

What Are the Benefits of a Fat Grafting Breast Augmentation?

In addition to boosting their self-confidence, our fat grafting breast augmentation patients in Atlanta, GA, report the following benefits from their procedure:

Evenly balanced breasts
Ability to “fill out” clothes better
Replaced lost volume and shape from pregnancy or general aging
Natural, permanent look

Who Are the Best Candidates For a Fat Grafting Breast Augmentation?

The best candidates for patients seeking a fat grafting breast augmentation from our Atlanta practice are in good overall health and have the following characteristics:

Non-smokers
Have plenty of body fat available in other areas of their body
Have completed breastfeeding if they have recently given birth
Have stabilized after weight loss or weight gain
Maintain realistic expectations for results

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Let’s Get Started

What’s the first step?

If you are ready to learn more about how breast augmentation using fat grafting can help you achieve your aesthetic goals, please schedule a consultation at Élevé Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in Atlanta, GA. Patients should come ready to discuss their lifestyle habits, medical history, and reasons for choosing this procedure. Dr. Familusi centers her patients’ health and safety above all else, so it is important to be honest and transparent during the consultation.

Dr. Familusi will evaluate your breast tissue and help you understand how a breast augmentation using fat grafting will impact your particular breast concern and the range of options available to you. Once both of you have agreed on a surgical plan, our patient care coordinator will assist you in scheduling your surgery. The Élevé team is here to answer any questions and to ensure you receive elevated care throughout your breast journey.

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What to Expect on the Day of Fat Grafting Breast Augmentation Surgery

Dr. Familusi advises all surgical patients to avoid drinking for at least two weeks or smoking for at least six weeks prior to and after receiving surgery, as this can create complications in the surgical procedure and healing process. When you arrive at the surgery center, the Élevé team will make you comfortable and answer any remaining questions or concerns you have before undergoing the procedure.

Our fat grafting breast augmentation patients undergo anesthesia to protect them from any discomfort they may experience during the procedure. Once the patient is comfortable, Dr. Familusi will create small incisions to remove excess fat from areas of the body highlighted in the consultation using liposuction. This fat will be purified and then inserted into small incisions in the breast to reshape and add volume.

Once the appropriate amount of purified fat has been placed in the breast, Dr. Familusi will close all the incisions using advanced surgical techniques to minimize scarring as much as possible.

Fat Grafting Breast Augmentation Recovery

Once your surgery is complete and the anesthesia has worn off, Dr. Familusi will ensure you have all of your post-surgical care instructions. Please follow these instructions to maintain a smooth recovery and the best results. Patients will want to make sure they have a ride home from the surgery center and help with day-to-day activities for the days after surgery. This will avoid any significant strain to ensure a speedy and safe recovery. If you are unable to make these arrangements, the Élevé team is happy to monitor you overnight in the extended recovery unit.

Most patients can resume their normal routines around one to two weeks after their surgery. Please avoid any extended physical activities until you are cleared by Dr. Familusi in your follow-up appointments.

Fat Grafting Breast Augmentation Cost

How Much Does a Fat Grafting Breast Augmentation Cost in Atlanta, GA?

The cost of fat grafting breast augmentation in Sandy Springs and the Atlanta area at Élevé Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery ranges from $6,500 to $9,500. The extent of the surgery and the facility fees will determine the cost. Dr. Familusi will provide an exact breakdown in your individual consultation.

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Why Choose Dr. Familusi?

Dr. Olatomide (Tomi) Familusi is an Ivy League and fellowship-trained board-eligible plastic surgeon who believes patients experiencing the transformative power of plastic surgery should experience a high level of hospitality to match. In her words, “Elevated hospitality. Unmatched results.” This philosophy guides the entire Élevé Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery team. Dr. Familusi’s mission is to provide the highest level of care centered on compassion with every fat grafting breast augmentation procedure provided at the practice.

When patients decide to undergo plastic surgery, there is often a fundamentally personal and deeply emotional reason for doing so. Dr. Familusi strives to honor this by providing each and every one of her patients with the most natural, well-balanced, and long-lasting results in the Atlanta area. A patient at Élevé can count on Dr. Familusi and our entire team to be by their side for their entire surgical journey.

Fat Grafting Breast Augmentation FAQ’S

Patients who receive breast augmentation using fat grafting do not feel pain, as the procedure is done under anesthesia. Following surgery, there may be mild pain and swelling due to the body adjusting to its new shape. These symptoms should reduce over the next week following the surgery.

Over-the-counter or prescription pain medication will be prescribed by Dr. Familusi to be taken as necessary.
Dr. Familusi encourages fat grafting breast augmentation patients to wait at least six months before evaluating their surgical results. This allows sufficient time for swelling to reduce and for the body to adjust to its newly contoured breasts. However, every patient’s recovery timeline is different, and some patients may need extra or less time to adapt. Please check in with Dr. Familusi to ask questions or address concerns during this time.
Most certainly. The fat grafting breast augmentation procedure already involves liposuction, and many of our patients prefer to combine their procedures with other procedures, such as tummy tucks and arm lifts, so they can minimize the amount of time spent recovering from surgery. Please mention all your cosmetic and surgical preferences in your individual consultation with Dr. Familusi. Depending on your overall health, she will gauge your capacity to undergo multiple procedures and will develop a treatment plan that fulfills your aesthetic goals while keeping your safety and recovery paramount.
When performed by experienced hands, breast augmentation using fat transfer is a highly safe procedure. However, as with any surgery, there are risks associated which can include:
- Fat embolisms
- Changes in nipple or breast sensitivity
- Infection
- Scarring
- Bleeding
Dr. Familusi will check in on her patients regularly to ensure no further complications have occurred as a result of their elective surgeries. If you experience any adverse reactions, please contact our office immediately.

Schedule Your Consultation

If you are in the greater Atlanta area and have concerns about your breast shape or size, please consider scheduling a consultation at Élevé Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in Sandy Springs, GA, today! Dr. Familusi is eager to meet you and help you discover how you can achieve your aesthetic goals. Please call us directly or request a consultation for fat grafting breast augmentation through our online form, and a member of the Élevé concierge team will be in touch to help you schedule your appointment.

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