Breast augmentation surgery is a simple, effective and easy procedure used both to increase the size of the breast and to correct its shape, for example in cases of tuberous breasts. The implants are not at all uncomfortable and allow for a natural result. In addition, they are absolutely no hindrance during diagnostics, mammography, for example, and other useful examinations for the prevention of breast cancer.

Women are always enthusiastic about the results obtained. But, and this is important to emphasise, it is always a reversible operation. If, at some point, the situation were to change and the woman wished to remove the implants - this could happen, for instance, as a result of breast volume increase due to weight gain or in a menopausal situation - the implants could be removed very simply, often with local anaesthesia and a rather simple and quick operation, with which the breasts would then return to their original appearance.

There are very few irreversible long-term consequences when it comes to breast augmentation with breast augmentation. Sometimes, however, it is thought that the lipofilling technique is better, more natural, simpler and faster. Firstly because it does not involve actual surgery and secondly because, by using fat taken from the body, there is practically no risk of rejection or infection.

We only recommend it in certain cases. Why? When fat cells are removed using liposuction from a part of the body (usually the abdominal area, hips or thighs), the cells lose their original blood supply. The fat-free cells are then injected into another part of the body, such as the breasts, buttocks, lips, face or hands to add volume to these areas in the hope that they will survive. The fat tissue cells in their new location will in fact have to vascularise, i.e. obtain an adequate blood supply, or they will die, reducing the breast augmentation effects they potentially offered.

Very often, fat cells do not survive for long. They can be absorbed by the body, liquefy, form a cyst, calcify or produce scarring in the breast tissue. If this happens, a loss of breast volume occurs and lumps may develop. Therefore, fat grafting also provides a limited volume increase compared to traditional implants.

We have also mentioned that fat cells that do not survive can calcify or form cysts; these are to be considered dangerous because, in some cases, they can potentially obscure the results of important diagnostic tests, such as mammography, and thus make it difficult to prevent important diseases such as breast cancer.

This is why we do not recommend breast augmentation with the lipofilling technique, except in special cases to be discussed and evaluated with the patient.