Lipofilling breast
Dr. STROUMZA ESCOFFIER performs breast augmentation or reconstruction by lipofilling in approved clinics.
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What is breast lipofilling?
Le breast lipofilling This is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to increase or reshape breast volume. The surgeon harvests fat from an area of the body with excess fat using liposuction, then purifies it by washing and decanting or by centrifugation. This purified fat is then reinjected using micro-cannulas.
The procedure is for aesthetic or reconstructive purposes. It can involve the breasts, but also the buttocks or other parts of the body.
Autologous fat transfer can correct asymmetrical breasts or reshape breast contours for prosthesis wearers, in order to eliminate folds or implant contours, and decrease their palpability.
Progress of the intervention
Before a breast lipofilling
- Consulting: 1 to 2 consultations with the plastic surgeon, 1 consultation with the anesthesiologist
- Tips: Stop smoking at least 3-4 weeks beforehand, stop taking anticoagulants (aspirin or NSAIDs) 10 days before the procedure
- Signature documents (quote, informed consent), and taking pre-operative photographs
- Reflection period: 15 days between the first consultation and the procedure
The intervention of breast lipofilling
- Anesthesia: Generate
- Duration of the intervention: Between 1 and 3 hours, depending on the amount of fat aspirated, the number of areas aspirated and the reinjection of the fat (lipofilling)
- Hospitalization : Often possible on an outpatient basis (same-day discharge) or with one-night hospitalization (discharge the day after the procedure) depending on the extent of the liposuction.
Sequences and Results of breast lipofilling
- Post-operative instructions : Wearing a compression garment (Lipopanty) for 1 months. Injection of anticoagulants such as Lovenox in cases of liposuction of the limbs or more than 4 areas
- Removing the wires: No threads to remove as all threads are absorbable
- Rest : 1 to 7 days.
- Resumption of physical activities: Between 2 and 4 weeks
- Resumption of professional activities: in some cases as early as the next day, or after 7 days of recovery.
- Timeframe for final result: between 3 and 6 months most often, but sometimes up to 1 year after the procedure
Fee for the intervention
- You will receive a quote at the first consultation.
- The price includes hospitalization, operating room, anesthesia, surgeon, and surgical assistant fees.
- Coverage may be available through social security for the following conditions: "Tuberous breasts, breast asymmetry, breast reconstruction after breast cancer".
- CCAM Act:
– QEEB317 if injected fat volume is less than 200cc
– QEEB152 if the injected fat volume is greater than 200cc
List of anatomical areas concerned
- Tits
- Areoles
- Nipple
- Pectoralis major
- Pectoralis minor
- Mammary gland
- Inframammary fold
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Article written by the editorial team and validated by Dr. Nathaniel Stroumza Escoffier, plastic surgeon — RPPS 10100674943
Published on July 21, 2025 · Updated on March 24, 2026 · Discover the journey of Dr. Stroumza
Sources & references HAS · SOFCEP · SFCPRE · PubMed · Order of Physicians
This article is for informational purposes only and does not replace a medical consultation.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not replace a medical consultation.





