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Pregnancy, weight changes, and aging can impact your body, leading to loss of volume in your breasts or buttocks. To restore their shape and fullness, consider fat grafting, a cutting-edge cosmetic surgery method.
Dr. Salil Bharadwaj, an esteemed cosmetic surgeon, in Bahrain, specializes in this technique, also known as autologous fat transfer (AFT).
Fat grafting offers natural-looking and enduring breast and buttock enhancement results by utilizing your own fat cells.
Understanding Fat Grafting
Fat grafting is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure where fat cells are extracted from areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks and transferred to enhance targeted body areas.
Here’s a breakdown of the process:
Consultation: Discussing your goals, desired outcomes, and medical history with a qualified cosmetic surgeon is crucial.
Liposuction: Fat is harvested from the chosen donor area using liposuction techniques.
Fat processing: The harvested fat is carefully purified to remove blood and other unwanted elements.
Fat injection: After processing, the fat is meticulously injected into the desired area (breasts or buttocks) in small increments to attain a precise and sculpted result.
Bandaging or compression garments: Bandages or compression garments support the treated area and promote healing.
Different Types of Fat Grafting
There are different types of fat grafting, and the filter determines which type of fat graft will be used.
- Macro Fat Graft
Macro fat grafting is used for large volume transfer of fat in the body, such as the breasts and buttocks. This could be used in a Brazilian butt lift, where fat is extracted from one area of the body, filtered, and inserted in the buttocks area to give it more of a lift and to add volume.
- Micro Fat Graft
Micro fat grafting is more commonly for people who want more volume in their face. Under eye correction, lip/chin/cheek augmentation, and fixes for the deep creases around the nose and mouth can all be achieved with a micro fat graft.
- Nano Fat Graft
Nano fat grafting is the most filtered fat out of the three listed above. This method of fat grafting is usually used to improve the texture of the skin and the skin tone. It’s also used to smoothen crow’s feet, fine lines, and the tear troughs.
Which body parts can I have fat transferred to?
Following the extraction of excess fat from areas such as the abdomen, hips, or thighs, individuals have the option to transfer it to various body parts, including:
- Breasts
- Buttocks
- Face
- Hips
- Lips
- Cheeks
- Under-eye area
These options allow individuals to enhance their desired aesthetic goals using natural tissue.
Fat Grafting for Breasts: A Natural Enhancement
Numerous women undergo a decrease in breast volume and firmness attributed to a variety of factors.
Fat grafting offers a safe and natural alternative to breast implants.
Fat Grafting for Buttocks: The BBL procedure
The BBL procedure stands for Brazilian Butt Lift. It’s a cosmetic surgery that involves transferring fat from other areas of the body to the buttocks in order to enhance their size, shape, and contour. During the procedure, fat is typically harvested from areas like the abdomen, thighs, or hips through liposuction. The harvested fat is then purified and injected into various parts of the buttocks to achieve the desired shape and volume. Dr. Salil utilizes the no touch transfer technique, for enhanced sterility, to create a fuller, rounder, and more lifted buttock profile.
Benefits of Fat Grafting for Breasts and Buttocks
Fat grafting offers several advantages for breast and buttock augmentation:
Natural-looking results: Fat grafting utilizes your tissue, creating a softer, more natural look and feel than implants.
Improved contour: Fat transfer can address volume loss and correct breast or buttock unevenness.
Reduced sagging: In breasts, fat grafting can add fullness and improve the appearance of sagging.
Liposuction benefit: Liposuction removes unwanted fat while providing the material for augmentation.
Reduced risk of rejection: Since your fat is used, the risk of rejection is minimal.
Risks of Fat Grafting:
There is a risk of bleeding during the fat transfer procedure. Fat particles may enter the bloodstream and travel to the lungs, causing a condition known as fat embolism. To avoid the risk of fat embolism there has been considerable refinement in the technique in recent years in which surgeons must inject the fat above the gluteal muscle, which is crucial to BBL safety, because that muscle layer is really a barrier that separates the blood vessels from the cannula (the device used to extract and inject fat).
Fluid buildup under the skin, known as seroma, can occur following fat transfer surgery. Not all fat cells transferred during the procedure may survive, leading to potential discrepancies in results.
Scarring/fibrosis may occur at the donor and recipient sites.
There is a possibility of not achieving the desired aesthetic outcome or experiencing asymmetry post-fat transfer which may require a touch up procedure.
Recovery and Outlook
Recovery Time: The recovery duration varies depending on the location of the fat transfer. Swelling and other side effects may persist for several weeks post-surgery.
Return to Normal Activities: Individuals may resume work and regular activities within a week, though the final shape and contour may take several weeks to months to show.
You will be required to wear specialized compression garments during your recovery period.
Be sure to seek guidance from your plastic surgeon to gain clarity on the precise recovery schedule tailored to your fat transfer procedure.

Considering Fat Grafting for Breasts or Buttocks?
Fat grafting could be the perfect solution if you want to regain your confidence and restore a youthful appearance in your breasts or buttocks. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Salil Bharadwaj today.
During your consultation, Dr. Salil will discuss your goals, evaluate your anatomy, and determine whether fat grafting suits you.
He will also answer any inquiries or address worries regarding the Fat Transfer technique and recovery.
Take charge of your body image and embrace your natural curves.
Contact Dr. Salil Bharadwaj today and explore the transformative possibilities of fat grafting!
Book an appointment now.