Breast surgery, whether due to cancer treatment, congenital asymmetry, or trauma, can leave physical changes that affect both appearance and confidence. Lipofilling, also called fat grafting, is a natural and minimally invasive reconstructive technique designed to restore breast volume, improve contour, and enhance symmetry using your body’s own tissue.

At the forefront of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Kanmani Govindrao Telkar offers personalised lipofilling solutions that integrate medical expertise with artistry. This approach provides patients with a natural feel and appearance while minimising donor‑site impact and surgical complexity.

What Is Lipofilling?

Lipofilling is a technique that uses a patient’s own fat to restore volume, shape, and symmetry to the breast. Fat is harvested from areas where excess fat is present, such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks, using gentle liposuction. The collected fat is then purified and injected into the breast in precise layers to enhance contour and volume.

This approach can be used:

• After mastectomy or partial breast removal to improve breast shape
• To correct contour irregularities after implant reconstruction
• For aesthetic augmentation of natural breasts
• To restore symmetry in breast reconstruction cases

Because lipofilling uses your own tissue, it provides a natural feel and avoids the use of foreign implants.

Who Is a Candidate for Lipofilling?

Lipofilling is suitable for patients who:

• Have completed breast cancer treatment and seek improved shape and volume
• Require correction of contour irregularities or asymmetry after surgery
• Prefer natural reconstruction using their own tissue
• Have adequate donor fat in areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or hips
• Desire a minimally invasive reconstruction option

Dr. Kanmani conducts a comprehensive consultation to evaluate your suitability, considering your body’s anatomy, medical history, and reconstruction goals.

The Procedure

Lipofilling is performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of the procedure and patient preference. The surgery generally involves:

• Preoperative Planning: Assessment of donor areas, breast shape, and volume requirements. Photographic documentation and 3D imaging may be used for planning.
• Fat Harvesting: Gentle liposuction is performed to extract fat from donor areas while ensuring minimal trauma to the tissue.
• Fat Processing: Extracted fat is purified to remove excess fluid and debris, leaving healthy fat cells for grafting.
• Fat Injection: Purified fat is carefully injected into the breast in multiple layers to enhance shape, volume, and contour.
• Final Shaping & Dressing: The treated area is gently shaped and dressed for optimal healing.

The procedure can be tailored to reconstruct partial breast defects, correct irregularities after previous surgery, or perform complete augmentation when appropriate.

Recovery and Aftercare

Recovery from lipofilling is generally straightforward, with most patients resuming light activity within a few days. Full recovery and final results are visible over several months as the fat cells integrate with the surrounding tissue.

Key aspects of recovery include:

• Mild swelling, bruising, or discomfort in donor and grafted areas
• Use of compression garments to aid healing and contour
• Avoiding strenuous activity for a prescribed period
• Follow‑up appointments to monitor healing and outcomes

Dr. Kanmani provides personalised postoperative care plans to ensure optimal results and comfort during recovery.

Benefits of Lipofilling

Lipofilling offers several unique benefits compared to other reconstructive options:

• Natural Results: Uses the patient’s own fat for a soft, natural feel and appearance.
• Dual Benefit: Improves both breast contour and body silhouette by removing fat from donor areas.
• Minimally Invasive: Smaller incisions and shorter recovery times compared to flap reconstructions.
• No Foreign Implants: Eliminates risks associated with synthetic implants such as capsular contracture or rupture.
• Versatile Use: Effective for partial reconstructions, contour corrections, and breast symmetry enhancement.

Lipofilling provides a patient‑centred option that enhances both reconstructive and aesthetic outcomes.

Why Choose Dr. Kanmani Govindrao Telkar?

Dr. Kanmani brings expertise, precision, and compassion to every lipofilling procedure. She offers:

• Advanced lipofilling techniques with careful fat handling for optimal survival of grafted tissue
• Personalised treatment planning to achieve natural and harmonious results
• Minimally invasive approaches to improve patient comfort and recovery
• A patient‑centred philosophy prioritising both physical and emotional well-being
• Long-term follow-up to ensure sustained results and satisfaction

Her approach integrates surgical skill with an understanding of each patient’s unique needs and goals.

Take the First Step

Lipofilling offers a natural and minimally invasive path to restoring breast shape, volume, and confidence after surgery or asymmetry. It is a technique that combines the art of aesthetic surgery with the science of reconstructive care.

Book your consultation today with Dr. Kanmani Govindrao Telkar to explore whether lipofilling is the right reconstructive solution for you. Together, we will create a personalised plan that aligns with your needs and goals, helping you restore both form and confidence.