What to expect
Fat transfer is performed with precision and care, typically involving two key stages: gentle liposuction to harvest fat from a donor area, followed by meticulous purification and re-injection into the target area.
This procedure is usually done under General Anaesthetic which allows for a smoother, more comfortable recovery. Some swelling and bruising is expected in both the donor and treated areas, with initial results visible quickly and refining over the weeks that follow as the body settles.
Our surgeons take a highly considered approach to placement and volume, ensuring results that are balanced, natural looking, and designed to last.
How it works
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Consultation & Treatment Planning
Consultation & Treatment Planning
Your journey begins with a detailed consultation where your surgeon assesses your anatomy, discusses your goals, and designs a tailored treatment plan, identifying both donor areas and where volume will be restored or enhanced.
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Fat Harvesting (Liposuction)
Fat Harvesting (Liposuction)
Fat is gently removed from selected areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks using advanced liposuction techniques designed to preserve fat quality.
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Purification & Preparation
Purification & Preparation
The harvested fat is carefully processed and purified to isolate the healthiest fat cells, ensuring optimal survival and smooth, even results.
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Precision Re-Injection
Precision Re-Injection
The purified fat is meticulously re-injected into the breasts or body in small, strategic layers to create natural shape, volume, and definition.
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Recovery & Results
Recovery & Results
Mild swelling and bruising are expected initially, with results becoming more refined over time as the body heals and the transferred fat settles.
Your questions answered
You may be suitable if you have enough excess fat in donor areas such as the abdomen or thighs and are looking for a natural enhancement. A consultation with one of our surgeons will determine the best approach for your body and goals.
Fat can be transferred to a range of areas including the breasts, hips, face, and other parts of the body where volume or contour is desired.
When performed by an experienced, consultant plastic surgeon, fat transfer is considered a safe and well-established procedure. At The Avoca Clinic, patient safety and clinical excellence are at the core of every treatment.
A portion of the transferred fat will naturally be reabsorbed by the body in the early stages. The remaining fat that successfully integrates can provide long-lasting results, especially when supported by a stable weight and healthy lifestyle.
In some cases, additional sessions may be recommended to achieve optimal volume or refinement, particularly for larger enhancements such as breast fat transfer.
You can expect some swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort in both the donor and treated areas. Most patients return to normal activities within a couple of weeks, depending on the extent of the procedure.
Fat transfer uses very small incisions for liposuction and injection, which typically heal well and leave minimal, discreet scarring.
Fat transfer uses your body’s own tissue to create subtle, natural-looking results, whereas implants provide more dramatic volume and projection. The right option depends on your desired outcome.
Yes, fat transfer is often combined with procedures such as liposuction, tummy tuck, or breast surgery to enhance overall results and create more harmonious body contours.
Initial results are visible shortly after the procedure, but final results typically settle over a few months as swelling subsides and the transferred fat stabilises.