Part of the fat is always absorbed after fat grafting; that is normal. We speak of failed fat grafting when there is too little volume, an uneven result, or hard lumps (fat necrosis). Read why it sometimes does not work and what can still be done.

For women looking at breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, the idea of rebuilding a breast entirely from your own body — with no implant and no major flap surgery — may sound almost too good to be true. Yet advances in fat grafting, also called lipofilling or fat transfer, have made this a real and increasingly refined option for carefully chosen patients. The approach uses fat taken from other parts of your body to slowly build a new breast mound over several sessions. I

After breast-conserving surgery and radiation therapy, many women notice changes in the shape of their treated breast. A small dent, an indentation, or a subtle asymmetry can develop over time as radiation effects cause tissue contraction and firmness. While these changes are usually mild, they can affect confidence and comfort. Fat grafting — also known as lipofilling — offers a remarkably effective and minimally invasive solution for correcting these small breast defects us