Breast augmentation using your own fat is gaining popularity as a natural alternative to silicone implants. But is it right for you, and what are the real costs involved?
Also known as lipofilling, this procedure involves harvesting fat from other areas of your body—such as the abdomen or thighs—and injecting it into the breasts. As experienced plastic surgeons note, this autologous fat transfer avoids large incisions typical of silicone implant surgery, resulting in minimal scarring.
Unlike implants, lipofilling uses no foreign materials like silicone or polyurethane, significantly reducing risks such as rejection or capsular contracture, based on clinical data from leading associations.
While some clinics advertise starting prices around €6,500, lipofilling costs vary due to the need for multiple sessions. Not all transferred fat survives long-term, so additional treatments may be required for optimal results.
Results depend on your goals. Lipofilling isn't ideal for dramatic cup size increases.
It's best suited for restoring volume lost due to weight loss, pregnancy, or aging, typically returning breasts to their previous size rather than significantly enlarging them.
Cosmetic lipofilling is rarely covered by insurance, so you'll need to plan financing.
Savings is the most straightforward option. If borrowing, consider a personal loan over installment plans, which often carry high, variable interest rates.
A personal loan offers a fixed interest rate and repayment term, giving you full transparency on total costs from day one.
Numerous clinics offer lipofilling. For trusted recommendations, consult your general practitioner and the Dutch Association for Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at https://www.nvpc.nl/.
