{"id":6064,"date":"2026-03-23T10:33:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T10:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.turkof.at\/?post_type=turkof_service&p=6064"},"modified":"2026-03-26T14:24:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:24:56","slug":"autologous-fat-transfer","status":"publish","type":"turkof_service","link":"https:\/\/www.turkof.at\/en\/services\/autologous-fat-transfer\/","title":{"rendered":"Autologous fat transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Autologous fat transfer<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Autologous fat transplantation has been performed for over 140 years, and since around 1988, lipofilling has become one of the most important procedures in plastic surgery. It can be used reconstructively to correct tissue defects (e.g., after breast cancer) or aesthetically to restore lost volume (e.g., under-eye hollows, breast augmentation, and more).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Brief Overview of Autologous Fat Transfer (Lipofilling)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The loss of subcutaneous fat tissue and the decrease in connective tissue elasticity are natural consequences of aging. Many people wish to counteract these visible signs of age. Whether for lip or facial augmentation, hand rejuvenation, or buttock enhancement \u2014 lipofilling can be applied to almost any area of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More and more women who desire larger breasts but wish to avoid silicone implants are choosing this method. Through autologous fat transfer, the breasts can be naturally and permanently enhanced, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing, full, and natural-looking shape that feels completely natural to the touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lipofilling: Combination of Liposuction and Autologous Fat Transfer<\/h2>\n\n\n

Lipofilling \u2014 also known in medical terms as autologous fat transplantation or simply fat grafting \u2014 is a technique used in both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. In this procedure, a patient\u2019s own fat is used to fill wrinkles in the face, refine scars, smooth out dents, add volume to the buttocks or breasts, or improve the shape of various body regions (body contouring).<\/p>\n\n\n

The fat is usually harvested from the thighs or abdomen, although in principle, it can be taken from any area where sufficient fat is present. The extraction is performed using a particularly gentle liposuction technique to minimize damage to the fat cells. The harvested fat (lipoaspirate) is then processed and purified before being injected into the desired area using a fine cannula. By injecting the body\u2019s own fat cells, volume is naturally restored or enhanced in the treated regions.<\/p>\n\n\n

Because autologous fat is the body\u2019s best and most natural filler, it allows for long-lasting and harmonious results when properly prepared. It is crucial that as many transplanted fat cells as possible survive \u2014 only if enough of them successfully integrate (take root) can durable improvements and contour refinements be achieved.<\/p>\n\n\n

The modern equipment used in our clinic, combined with refined techniques for both fat harvesting and transplantation \u2014 as well as our decades of experience (over 2,000 procedures to date) \u2014 ensure a high survival rate of fat cells, low complication rates, and consistently satisfying results.<\/p>\n\n\n

Since only the patient\u2019s own tissue (fat) is used, there is no risk of intolerance or allergic reaction.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Applications of Autologous Fat Transfer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The applications of autologous fat transfer can generally be divided into two categories: reconstructive and aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reconstructive fat grafting is performed when a loss of volume has occurred as a result of an accident or surgery. The best-known example is breast reconstruction after cancer surgery, where the lost volume can almost always be restored. Another important application is the treatment of painful or contracted scars, which may develop after infections, trauma, surgery, or radiation therapy. In these cases, the scar tissue is mechanically loosened, and fat is injected to improve the scar\u2019s appearance and often relieve pain \u2014 the stem cells contained in the fat play a key role in this healing process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the aesthetic field, autologous fat can be used wherever volume enhancement or contour improvement is desired. This includes the face, breasts, buttocks (Brazilian Butt Lift \u2013 BBL), and body contouring (e.g., hip dips).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the face, virtually every region can be refined with experienced technique. The integration rate of fat cells in the face is particularly high, meaning that only one or two sessions are typically required. The most commonly treated areas are under-eye hollows, followed by nasolabial folds and lips (which, due to their constant movement, have the lowest integration rate). Other frequently treated areas include hollow upper eyelids, the cheekbone region, midface, cheeks, and increasingly the temples and jawline, to enhance the definition of the lower face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breast augmentation with autologous fat has experienced a remarkable boom in recent years, especially as more women choose to remove silicone implants due to long-term side effects such as capsular fibrosis, pain, or unnatural appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL) are now predominantly performed using fat transfer, as this method produces completely natural results. For body contouring, fat grafting is essentially without competition \u2014 as it allows for the almost magical reshaping of the body by removing fat where it\u2019s unwanted and adding it where volume is lacking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For all large-volume fat transfer procedures (such as breast augmentation, BBL, or body contouring), it\u2019s important to remember that two goals are achieved at once: the donor area (e.g., abdomen, \u201clove handles,\u201d thighs, or arms) is sculpted, while the recipient area gains volume \u2014 all within a single procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the facial area, autologous fat injection not only restores lost volume in regions such as the cheekbones and midface, but it also provides a hydrating, tightening, and rejuvenating effect on the skin \u2014 thanks to the stem cells naturally present in fat tissue. In some cases, a successful lipofilling can even make a facelift unnecessary.<\/p>

Autologous fat can also be used for lip augmentation or to fill deeper wrinkles. Treatment of the entire facial area (temples, under-eye hollows, cheekbones, nasolabial folds, lips, cheeks, jawline, etc.) can be performed in a single session.<\/p>

Smaller wrinkles are treated using microfat, which is particularly finely processed and injected through very thin cannulas (0.8 mm in diameter).
Nanofat is produced when the harvested fat is broken down even further, destroying the fat cells and isolating stem cells. Nanofat is therefore not a filler, but rather a regenerative stem-cell concentrate used to improve scars, skin tone, and texture, as well as for facial rejuvenation, gynecological applications, and even hair restoration.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Because fat tissue \u2014 due to its stem cell content \u2014 has a regenerative and healing effect, adherent or retracted scars can be smoothed and improved through fat injection. The tissue becomes more supple, and the contour is evened out. You can find more details under \u201cScar Correction.\u201d Scars on various parts of the body can thus be gently and permanently improved.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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For patients suffering from advanced capsular fibrosis after breast augmentation with silicone implants, lipofilling is an excellent solution. In most cases, no new implant is required to maintain the same breast volume. The implants are removed, and during the same procedure, the breasts are refilled with the patient\u2019s own fat tissue \u2014 leaving no new scars.<\/p>

Because the breast tissue is already pre-stretched by the previous implant, the integration rate of the fat is particularly high, and one single operation is often sufficient.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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For women who wish for fuller, rounder breasts without silicone implants, breast augmentation with autologous fat is a highly effective and long-lasting method.<\/p>

Besides avoiding the typical long-term complications of implants (capsular fibrosis, pain, unnatural appearance), the decisive advantage of fat transfer is that the breasts look and feel completely natural, move naturally with the body, and are not colder than surrounding tissue.<\/p>

Depending on the patient\u2019s BMI and natural breast size, an increase of two or more cup sizes can be achieved, though multiple sessions may be necessary. For women over 30, a breast ultrasound or mammogram is recommended before the procedure.<\/p>

The treatment is minimally painful and low in strain. Only tiny puncture scars remain \u2014 3\u20135 mm in the donor areas and 1\u20133 mm in the breast.
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Similar to breast augmentation, the buttocks can be enhanced through lipofilling (Brazilian Butt Lift \u2013 BBL).<\/p>

Larger amounts of fat can be injected compared to breast augmentation \u2014 provided there is sufficient donor fat available.<\/p>

Important safety note: The BBL procedure is only dangerous if fat is injected into or beneath the gluteal muscle (risk of fat embolism). When fat is placed above the muscle, the procedure is as safe as breast augmentation with fat.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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