Defect Fat Transfer

Beverly Hills Breast Augmentation: Enhance Your Confidence

Fat transfer can be a useful tool if you have a scar or depression on your body due to previous trauma, biopsy or surgery. Fat can be injected to restore the normal contour of skin and have it match the surrounding area. For example, it is especially useful if you have previously had breast biopsies and it has left and abnormal contour of your breast.

At Ideal Face & Body in Beverly Hills, we understand that every body is unique—and so are the reasons you may be considering breast augmentation. While traditional implants remain popular for enhancing size and shape, fat transfer breast augmentation offers a natural, gentle alternative for those looking to correct volume loss, surface irregularities, or restore breast symmetry following trauma, surgery, or biopsy.

What Is Fat Transfer?

Also known as autologous fat grafting, this technique involves harvesting fat from one area of your body—such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks—using liposuction, purifying it, and then carefully injecting it into the breast tissue. This minimally invasive approach allows for subtle enhancement, while also smoothing out surface depressions or correcting contour deformities.

Ideal Uses of Fat Transfer for Breast Contour Correction

Fat transfer can be incredibly effective if you’re experiencing:

Indentations or asymmetry caused by previous surgeries or trauma
Volume loss or scarring from past breast biopsies
Post-surgical depressions following lumpectomy or cyst removal
Flat or uneven areas after implant revision or removal
Mild breast asymmetry where one breast appears smaller or flatter than the other

In these cases, fat transfer serves as both a cosmetic and reconstructive solution, restoring natural curves and ensuring the breasts match more closely in shape and appearance.

Benefits of Fat Transfer for Breast Augmentation

Natural Look and Feel: Because your own fat is used, the result is soft and organic—not synthetic
Dual Benefit: Slims donor areas (like the belly or thighs) while enhancing your breasts
Scar Correction: Fills in sunken or uneven scars, improving skin smoothness and appearance
Minimal Scarring: No large incisions, which means less visible scarring and a faster recovery
Permanent Results: Once fat cells establish a blood supply, the result is long-lasting and stable

What to Expect During the Procedure

Dr. Justin Yovino performs fat transfer breast contouring using local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of correction. The procedure involves:

Harvesting fat from donor areas through gentle liposuction
Purifying the fat using advanced centrifugation methods to ensure survival of healthy fat cells
Injecting fat in thin layers with precision to create a smooth, natural contour that integrates seamlessly with your existing tissue

The entire process is customized to your anatomy and goals, with an emphasis on symmetry and subtlety.

Recovery and Results

Most patients experience mild swelling or bruising at both the donor and injection sites. Light activity can resume within a few days, and full recovery generally occurs within 1–2 weeks. Initial fullness will reduce slightly as the body absorbs some of the fat, with final results visible in a few months.

Are You a Candidate?

You may be a great candidate for fat transfer if:

You have visible indentations or asymmetry after breast surgery or biopsy
You prefer a natural alternative to implants
You want to address both volume loss and excess fat elsewhere on the body
You are in good overall health and a non-smoker

Why Choose Ideal Face & Body?

Dr. Yovino is a board-certified plastic surgeon with a reputation for precision, artistry, and a patient-centered approach. Using cutting-edge techniques like PRECISION SCULPT®, he ensures the fat harvesting process is gentle and effective—improving your results while minimizing downtime.

Take the Next Step

If you’re ready to restore confidence and symmetry to your body, schedule your complimentary consultation with Dr. Yovino today. Whether correcting scarring, reshaping breast contours, or simply refining your natural shape, fat transfer could be the elegant solution you’ve been looking for.

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