The Skinny on Fat Grafting

There’s a lot of talk about fat grafting among all ages – and it makes sense to take from areas that are “overflowing” and add to places that lack volume! Let’s find out a bit more about the process.

If you’re frustrated with your post-baby body, or if “middle-aged spread” has put layers on where you don’t need it, why not use it somewhere else? Fat grafting, or “lipofilling”, is being recognised as a safer option for breast augmentation, and as a natural post-mastectomy solution.

Here in Singapore, it’s a method that’s being embraced by AZATACA Plastic Surgery. The practice was set up in 2017 by three accredited, highly trained plastic surgeons originally from Singapore General Hospital who wanted to give patients dedicated attention in a comfortable environment. They’ll listen to any concerns you have and customise a solution, whether it’s a small physical change or replacing something lost to cancer.

We asked the doctors at AZATACA for the “ins and outs” of how it works.

What is fat grafting?

It’s a process that involves harvesting fat from your body’s own tissues via liposuction. The fat is then purified using several methods and reinjected to augment volume – for example, into the face for facial rejuvenation, or into the breasts.