Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Story: Filling Out a Flat Upper Chest for Natural, Real, Rounded Breasts

I'm Angela, and I chose fat transfer breast augmentation. Four of my friends had implants, and when lying down you could clearly tell. Their partners also felt let down when they discovered the breasts weren't real. I care a lot about how a partner feels, so I was firmly against implants. Fat transfer only adds about one cup at a time, but the result looks and feels more natural.

From first thinking about breast augmentation to actually doing it took about two days. I'm very much a doer. If you overthink and worry about everything, you'll never get anything done, so when there's something I want, I do it right away so I won't regret it later.

With fat transfer, about 30% of the fat is naturally lost no matter how carefully you look after yourself, and fat survival is the key to success. To improve it, I chose the latest VASER liposuction technology, which keeps fat cells intact as they're removed, so more of them survive.

(Read more: How to improve fat survival rates)

Even very slim women can have fat transfer breast augmentation!

"I'm so slim that it took 13 liposuction entry points to collect enough fat for my breasts..."

Liposuction across 13 areas of the body sounds scary! I work out regularly and my body fat is only 18%, lower than most women's. Basically every area with fat to spare was treated, even my knees, to get enough fat for the breast transfer.

After fat transfer breast augmentation, I watched my weight closely. I couldn't let it drop, or the fat cells transferred to my breasts might die. I focused on protein, making sure every meal included some, both to speed up recovery and to give the fat cells enough nutrients to survive.

I rate the result 8. During the consultation the doctor told me that, being so slim, fat transfer couldn't make my breasts very big. I also think many people are unhappy with surgery because their expectations are too high. With the doctor's honest advice, I went in without unrealistic hopes. To my surprise, my breasts really are bigger than before and my upper chest is fuller, which already makes me very happy.

Finding contentment instead of chasing other people's strengths

"Look at what you have, not at what you lack!"

Many women have appearance anxiety. We judge others fairly but are harsh on ourselves, feeling our waist isn't small enough, our face isn't small enough, our breasts aren't big enough. After my fat transfer breast augmentation, I realized that very few people naturally have the curvy figure everyone dreams of; most of it is made. That changed my mindset. I now focus on my strengths rather than what I lack, which has made me mentally healthier and more confident.

I chose NAISS CLINIC on a friend's recommendation. She'd had Aesthefill injections there with great results and no side effects or complications, which left me with a good impression. I'd also consulted several other clinics, and one actually guaranteed it could remove 4,000 cc of fat and make my breasts really big. With so little fat on my body, that sounded absurd. Dr. Kuo-Chun Liao at NAISS CLINIC was clear about my body's condition and gave honest advice, with no exaggerated promises, and did everything possible to minimize surgical trauma. That made me feel NAISS CLINIC is truly professional.

Before After

My consultation guide: three criteria that led me to NAISS CLINIC

For friends who are also on the fence about fat transfer breast augmentation, here's what I look for in a clinic:

First, the doctor's expertise matters! Do your homework before a consultation and learn the pros and cons of fat transfer breast augmentation, so you aren't swayed by exaggerated claims and end up with a result completely different from what you imagined, leading to a dispute.

Second, follow-up care. If the clinic keeps checking on your recovery after fat transfer breast augmentation, you feel cared for. If they ignore you once the surgery is done, it feels awful.

Third, the consultant's attitude. They should listen to your needs and give accurate guidance and advice, so you don't spend a lot on surgery and end up disappointed.