Breast augmentation with your own fat vs. implants - What's best for you?

This article has been reviewed and approved by Chief Medical Officer and Aesthetic Surgeon Dr. Ali Bagher on 31 March 2025.

Choosing between breast augmentation with your own fat or with implants can be a difficult decision. Both methods come with different benefits and are suited differently depending on your wishes and needs. We are here to help you make the right decision based on your body's conditions as well as the end result you want. Here we will take a closer look at the different methods so that you can more easily make a choice that suits you.

Breast enlargement with own fat

Self-fat breast augmentation involves taking fat from other parts of the body and injecting it into the breasts. This is a very good and safe option for those who want to minimize the risk of visible scars and at the same time want a very natural-looking result. As a small percentage of the fat cells transplanted survive the transplantation, this method is suitable for those who want to 'fill out' or moderately enlarge their breasts. Because the fat is taken from other parts of the body, it may also be suitable for those who want to improve contours in other areas at the same time.

• You get a natural result
• Breasts that are softer
• No foreign material in the body
• Minimal scars and short recovery
• Lower risk of complications

Breast augmentation with implants

Breast augmentation with implants is another method that can increase the volume of your breasts. Here we use high-quality implants from Mentor or Motiva and place the implants directly behind the breast tissue or under the pectoral muscle. This method is suitable for those who want a larger and predictable result in terms of volume and shape. Already during the consultation, you will be able to try the implants and see what the final result will be.

• Larger volume increase
• Very long-lasting results
• Lifetime guarantee on implants
• Many sizes and shapes to choose from
• Possibility to see approximate final result before surgery

Which method is right for you?

There is no right or wrong way to choose a method, it's all about your circumstances and what you want the end result to look like. If you are looking for a natural result and perhaps want to reduce volume in other areas of the body, we recommend fat grafting. If, on the other hand, you are looking for a more definite change in size and greater volume, implants may be right for you. At Estetikcentrum in Malmö, we offer professional advice to help you make the best decision for your body and your well-being. Please contact us for a consultation!