Fat Transfer to Breasts
Breast fat transfer in Scottsdale with Dr. Victoria Aimé begins with evaluating your breast shape, desired volume, asymmetry, and available donor fat to determine how fat transfer can be used to reshape or add volume to the breasts without implants.


have a defined shape like an implant, it cannot create the same predetermined size, projection, or precisely controlled shape that an implant can. Your available donor fat and where that fat is located are also important parts of planning the procedure.
During your consultation, your breast size and shape, skin and breast tissue, existing asymmetry, desired increase in volume, and available donor areas are evaluated along with your goals. Potential donor areas may include the abdomen, waist, back, thighs, or arms. Liposuction of these areas provides the fat for transfer while also changing the contour of the areas from which the fat is removed.
The amount of breast volume that can be added depends on how much donor fat is available, how much fat the breast can safely accommodate at one time, and how much of the transferred fat ultimately survives. For patients seeking a larger or more predictable increase in breast size, implants may be better suited to their goals. Some patients who prefer fat transfer may choose to undergo more than one fat transfer procedure over time to gradually increase breast volume.
Fat transfer can be performed by itself or combined with other breast procedures. It may be used alongside breast implants to improve overall contour or asymmetry, or combined with a breast lift when both breast position and volume are being addressed. The surgical plan considers both the desired breast changes and the areas from which fat will be removed.
What you need to know
Every procedure and treatment we offer is thoughtfully designed to meet your unique goals, lifestyle, and anatomy. Below, you’ll find key details about what to expect—from how the procedure works to recovery guidance and ideal candidacy—so you can feel informed, confident, and empowered at every step of your journey.
Surgery length: Adds approximately 1 hour to your fat harvest via liposuction (total of 3–5 hours)
Anesthesia: Local (awake) or general (general)
Setting: Outpatient procedure (go home same day)
Drains: Not required
Incisions: Small and discreet
Recovery time: 2 weeks for light activity, 6 weeks for strenuous activity
Enhances breast fullness and shape
Feels and appears natural
Personalized control over volume added
Improves confidence and body proportion
Combines liposuction body contouring with breast enhancement
Avoids implants and foreign materials
Fat transfer breast augmentation may be right for you if you:
Are in good overall health
Do not use nicotine products or are willing to stop for at least 6 weeks before and 6 weeks after surgery
Have enough donor fat in other areas of your body
Desire a modest increase in breast volume
Prefer a natural option over breast implants
Have realistic expectations about size limitations and outcomes

An overview of the procedure

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The total cost of surgery varies based on several factors, including the complexity of the procedure, operating time, anesthesia requirements, and the surgical facility used.
Our consultation fee is $150 and includes a comprehensive evaluation, surgical planning discussion, and personalized recommendations.
This estimate generally includes:
- Surgeon’s fee
- Anesthesia services
- Surgical facility costs
- CosmetAssure complication coverage
A personalized, exact quote is provided after your consultation, once your surgical plan has been tailored to your anatomy, goals, and priorities.
We believe sharing realistic pricing ranges helps patients decide whether a consultation is the right next step.
Dr. Aimé partners with you during your consultation to determine the surgical approach best suited to your anatomy, aesthetic goals, and long-term outcome. Because every surgical plan is individualized, pricing reflects the customized strategy required to safely and effectively achieve your desired result. Surgical investment may vary within the listed ranges depending on procedural complexity, operative time, implant or device selection, revision needs, and any adjunctive procedures recommended during consultation.
Common surgical variations include:
- Liposuction (fat harvest) from abdomen and waist/flanks with fat transfer to breasts - $15,900 - $22,600
- Liposuction (fat harvest) from abdomen, waist/flanks, upper back and front bra roll with fat transfer to breasts - $19,500 - $35,700
- Liposuction (fat harvest) from waist/flanks and inner thighs with fat transfer to breasts - $12,800 - $19,500
- Liposuction (fat harvest) from waist/flanks, inner thighs, outer thighs, back of thighs, knees with fat transfer to breasts - $16,700 - $31,200
*Pricing for liposuction and fat transfer procedures can vary significantly depending on the areas treated, whether surgery can be safely performed awake in-office or requires general anesthesia in an accredited surgical facility, and whether overnight postoperative monitoring is recommended for longer or more extensive procedures.
Pricing listed on this website is intended as a general estimate and is subject to change. A personalized quote is provided after consultation once your treatment plan has been finalized. While estimates are designed to account for anticipated surgical expenses, certain third-party costs may be billed separately depending on the procedure and facility requirements. Please note that anesthesia providers and surgical facilities may not participate in financing programs offered through our office and may require separate payment arrangements prior to surgery.
Additional items that may be recommended as part of your surgical care — and that we aim to account for when preparing your quote — can include post-surgical garments, dressing supplies, and long-acting local anesthetics.
Additional fees related to anesthesia services, accredited surgical facilities, pathology, laboratory testing, medical clearances, prescriptions, and postoperative garments may apply separately and are generally not included in your estimate.
All routine postoperative appointments related to your surgery are provided at no additional charge.
Financing is available for qualified patients who prefer to divide eligible surgical costs into monthly payments. Metropolitan Plastic Surgery accepts financing through PatientFi, CareCredit, and Cherry. Surgery center, anesthesia, and other third-party fees are paid directly to those providers and may not be eligible for financing. Available credit limits, repayment terms, interest rates, and monthly payments vary by provider and individual approval.
You can explore financing options and estimate potential monthly payments directly through each provider:
Financing is provided by independent third-party companies. Approval and financing terms are determined by the financing provider.
Surgical quotes are valid for 90 days from the date they are provided. To secure pricing, the procedure must be booked within this time frame; the surgical date itself may be scheduled beyond 90 days, based on availability and patient preference.
A $500 surgical reservation fee is due at the time of booking and is applied toward your total surgical cost.

Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve gathered answers to some of the most common questions our patients ask about this procedure. Whether you’re just starting your research or preparing for surgery, this section is here to help you feel informed and confident every step of the way.
If you’re 40 or older, or if you have personal or family risk factors for breast cancer, I typically recommend a recent mammogram before surgery. This isn’t because fat transfer is known to cause cancer—but to establish a clear baseline for your breast health and to follow standard screening guidelines.
Fat transfer can create small oil cysts or calcifications as the body absorbs or remodels the grafted fat. These changes are benign and can be recognized by an experienced radiologist. It’s important to tell your mammography center and radiologist you’ve had fat grafting so they can interpret your images appropriately.
Fat grafting does not prevent you from getting mammograms or breast cancer screenings in the future.
No. Current research shows no evidence that fat grafting to the breast increases the risk of breast cancer or causes cancer to develop. This has been confirmed by multiple studies and is considered safe in properly selected patients.
While early concerns were raised about the theoretical effect of fat-derived stem cells, long-term data has not shown any link to cancer development.
Fat transfer can be an excellent option for modest breast volume enhancement and natural contouring. However, it typically cannot match the larger volume changes possible with implants in a single session. Generally, an increase in volume of about one cup size is achievable with fat transfer to the breasts.
Yes. Because transferred fat becomes living tissue in your breasts, it will respond to overall weight changes just like other body fat. Significant weight loss can reduce the volume of grafted fat over time.
We recommend maintaining a stable, healthy weight to preserve your results.
Fat cells are living cells and must grow in a blood supply where they are transferred in order to survive. We call this fat graft "take." Typical fat graft take rates are approximately 50%, but can be more or less. Generally, the final amount of fat graft take is evident by about three months after surgery
In order to provide the best opportunity for freshly transferred fat cells to take, you will be given a set of post-op instructions. In general, pressure and overly tight compression should be avoided. This includes laying on the areas where fat has been transferred or wearing too tight of a bra. Rubbing and massaging of the areas where fat has been placed should also be avoided. A diet high in protein also helps with wound healing in general and is encouraged.
Yes, provided that there are other areas of fat to harvest from, fat transfer augmentation of the breasts can be done multiple times until the desired size is achieved.
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