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Your own fat, no implants

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation
in Augusta, GA

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A natural breast augmentation using your own fat — no implants — with the Beautifill® laser system, performed by Dr. Troy Austin, a double board-certified plastic surgeon. Slim one area, enhance another, in a single procedure.

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Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

Fuller, natural,truly your own.

Dr. Troy Austin, MD, board-certified plastic surgeon in Augusta, GA

Medically reviewed by Dr. Troy Austin, MD — double board-certified plastic surgeon ◆ Updated July 2026

Fat transfer breast augmentation enlarges and reshapes the breasts using your own fat instead of an implant. Dr. Troy Austin removes fat from an area like the abdomen or thighs with gentle liposuction, purifies it, and injects it into the breasts — a natural, roughly one-cup increase with no implant, and body contouring where the fat is taken from. At Southeastern Aesthetic Surgery he performs it with the Beautifill® laser system as an outpatient procedure, usually in one to two hours.

Fat transfer or implants?

Board certified

1 x

Dr. Austin is certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery — a distinction not every surgeon in the CSRA holds.

Hours, typical

1-

An outpatient procedure in our own accredited on-site surgery center — liposuction and transfer in one visit, no implant.

Starting price

$ 1

We publish a real starting number and give you an exact, all-in quote at consultation. Financing available.

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Dr. Troy Austin, board-certified plastic surgeon and supervising physician at 7 Seas Medical Spa in Augusta, GA
Dr. Troy Austin Double board-certified
Your surgeon

One named surgeon, start to finish.

Fat transfer is as much art as surgery — the result depends on how the fat is harvested, purified, and placed. With Dr. Austin, the surgeon who plans your fat transfer is the surgeon who performs it, every time. An Augusta native, he returned home after years in the cosmetic-surgery mecca of Palm Beach, Florida, and uses the Beautifill® laser system to protect the fat he transfers.

He is double board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, completed his plastic surgery fellowship at the Medical College of Georgia and his general surgery residency at the Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans.

Fat transfer is a beautiful option for the right patient — a natural, modest increase using your own tissue. I'll tell you honestly whether it will get you where you want to be, or whether an implant fits your goal better. Dr. Troy Austin
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Credentials & affiliations

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery & American Board of Surgery
  • Fellowship — Medical College of Georgia
  • Member, ASAPS · ASPS · Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons
Is it right for you?

Your own fat, not an implant.

Fat transfer isn’t a bigger-is-better procedure — it’s a natural one. It’s ideal if you want a modest, natural increase of about a cup size, prefer no implant, and have some unwanted fat to spare. As a bonus, the donor area is slimmed by liposuction at the same time. If you’re after a larger or more projected size, an implant may serve you better — and Dr. Austin will tell you honestly which path fits your goal.

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Fat transfer or implants?

Both add fullness — but they suit different goals. Here’s how they compare at a glance.

Fat Transfer (Beautifill®)Breast Implants
MaterialYour own fat — nothing artificialSilicone implant
Size increaseModest — about one cup, naturalAny size, dramatic possible
Slims another areaYes — liposuction includedNo
Look & feelVery natural — your own tissueNatural to fuller, depending on implant
Long-term maintenanceNone — nothing to replaceNot lifetime devices; may need future surgery
ScarsTiny liposuction entry pointsSmall incision (fold or areola)
Best forA natural, one-cup increase without implants — and body contouring tooA larger or more projected result
The Beautifill® difference

How fat transfer actually works.

The reason fat transfer used to be unpredictable is that harvesting damaged the fat, so much of it didn’t survive. The Beautifill® laser system was built to solve exactly that — and it’s what Dr. Austin uses.

1. Harvest

Using gentle, laser-assisted liposuction, Dr. Austin removes fat from a donor area you’d like slimmer — commonly the abdomen, flanks, or thighs. The laser loosens the fat so it can be collected with less trauma, which helps more of it stay viable.

2. Purify

The harvested fat is processed in the same closed system to separate out fluid, oil, and damaged cells, leaving concentrated, healthy fat ready to transfer.

3. Transfer

Dr. Austin injects the purified fat into the breasts in small, layered amounts — the technique that gives it the best blood supply and the best chance to survive — sculpting a natural, balanced shape.

Why it lasts better

Because the fat is handled gently and placed precisely, a higher proportion survives than with older grafting methods. The fat that establishes a blood supply in the first few months is permanent. Some reabsorption in the early weeks is normal and expected — which is why Dr. Austin plans for it rather than over-promising.

Two results, one procedure. The liposuction that harvests your fat also contours the donor area — so you slim one place while you enhance another.

Investment

How much does fat transfer breast augmentation cost in Augusta?

In the Augusta area, fat transfer breast augmentation typically ranges from $8,400 to $12,500 — it includes liposuction of the donor area, which is part of what makes it more involved than a simple implant. Your exact, all-in price is confirmed in writing at your consultation.

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Fat transfer breast augmentation (Beautifill®) Starts at $8,400
Fat transfer with a breast lift $12,500 – $16,500
Fat transfer to restore volume after explant $10,500 – $14,500
Consultation with Dr. Austin $100

Every quote is individualized. Your exact price is confirmed in writing after your consultation, once Dr. Austin has assessed your donor areas, goals, and how much volume can be achieved.

What your quote includes

  • Surgeon’s fee
  • Anesthesia
  • Accredited facility fee
  • Liposuction of the donor area
  • Compression garment
  • All routine follow-up visits

Financing: monthly payment plans are available through Cherry, CareCredit, PatientFi, and Alle Financing, with fast pre-qualification that does not affect your credit score.

Candidacy, results & recovery

What to expect — honestly.

Are you a candidate?

You may be an excellent candidate if you want a natural, modest increase — roughly a cup size — without an implant, and you have enough fat in a donor area to harvest. Good candidates are in good general health, are non-smokers, and hold realistic expectations. Very slim patients may not have enough donor fat, and anyone wanting a large or very projected result is usually better served by an implant. Dr. Austin will tell you plainly which is true for you.

How much bigger — and will it last?

Fat transfer generally achieves about a one-cup increase per session. Some of the transferred fat is naturally reabsorbed in the first weeks; the fat that survives is permanent, and your result settles over three to six months. It’s an honest trade: a natural look and feel with your own tissue, in exchange for a modest, not dramatic, size change.

Beautiful in combination

Fat transfer pairs naturally with other procedures: with a breast lift if there’s sagging, to restore soft volume after an explant, or alongside an implant to refine cleavage and smooth rippling. Dr. Austin will map the right combination at your consultation.

Recovery

  • Days 1–2: soreness at the donor (liposuction) sites more than the breasts; well managed with medication.
  • Days 3–7: many return to desk work; you’ll wear a compression garment on the donor area.
  • Weeks 2–6: swelling settles and you ease back to full activity; avoid heavy pressure on the breasts early on.
  • Months 3–6: the surviving fat is stable and your final shape is in.

Honest expectations first.

Dr. Austin would rather tell you fat transfer won’t reach your goal than sell you a result it can’t deliver.

Good to know

Fat transfer Questions.

What is fat transfer breast augmentation?

It’s a breast enlargement that uses your own fat instead of an implant. Dr. Austin removes fat from an area like the abdomen or thighs with gentle liposuction, purifies it, and injects it into the breasts for a natural, roughly one-cup increase — while contouring the donor area at the same time. At Southeastern Aesthetic Surgery it’s done with the Beautifill® laser system.

Yes. Fat transfer is a true breast augmentation without implants — it uses only your own tissue. The trade-off is that the increase is modest and natural (about a cup), rather than the larger or more projected result an implant can give.

At Southeastern Aesthetic Surgery it typically ranges from about $8,400 to $12,500, which includes the liposuction used to harvest your fat. Combining it with a lift costs more. Your written quote is confirmed at consultation, and financing is available through Cherry, CareCredit, PatientFi, and Alle Financing.

Neither is universally better. Fat transfer gives a natural, modest increase using your own tissue and slims a donor area, with nothing to replace later. Implants can achieve a larger or more projected size in one step. The right choice depends on your goal size, your donor fat, and whether you want an implant — Dr. Austin helps you decide honestly.

Generally about one cup size per session. Fat transfer is designed for a natural enhancement, not a dramatic increase. If you want more than that, an implant — or fat transfer combined with an implant — may suit you better.

Some of the transferred fat is reabsorbed in the first few weeks, which is normal and planned for. The fat that establishes a blood supply is permanent, and your final result settles over three to six months. Beautifill® is designed to harvest fat gently so more of it survives.

Beautifill® is an FDA-cleared laser system that performs the liposuction and fat processing in one gentle, closed step. Handling the fat this carefully helps preserve its viability, so more of the transferred fat tends to survive than with older grafting methods.

Fat transfer requires enough donor fat to harvest, so very slim patients sometimes don’t have quite enough for a meaningful increase. It’s one of the first things Dr. Austin assesses. If donor fat is limited, he’ll talk through your options honestly.

Yes. Fat transfer is often combined with a breast lift when there’s sagging, used to restore soft volume after implant removal (explant), or paired with an implant to refine shape and smooth rippling. Dr. Austin will map the right combination for your goals.

Absolutely. Dr. Austin treats patients who travel in from across Georgia, the Carolinas, and the country. Start with a virtual consultation so your plan is ready before you arrive, and we’ll help coordinate your surgery and recovery around your travel. Augusta Regional Airport is about 20 minutes away.

Service area

Serving Augusta and the wider CSRA.

Our practice sits just off River Watch Parkway in Augusta, minutes from Evans and Martinez and a straight shot from I-20. Patients come to us from across Columbia and Richmond counties and from across the Savannah River in South Carolina.

Prefer to start from home? Virtual consultations are available, a convenient first step before you travel to Augusta.

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Augusta
Evans
Martinez
Grovetown
Columbia County
Hephzibah
Harlem
Appling
North Augusta, SC
Aiken, SC
Thomson
Waynesboro

Traveling to Augusta for fat transfer?

Many of Dr. Austin’s surgical patients travel in — from Atlanta, Columbia, Savannah, Charlotte and beyond. Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) is roughly 20 minutes from our surgery center, with several hotels within a short drive.

Start with a virtual consultation — share your goals and a sense of your donor areas, and Dr. Austin will tell you what fat transfer can realistically achieve before you travel. Plan to stay in the Augusta area for about 5–7 days after surgery for your first follow-up. Our team helps coordinate scheduling, lodging, and remote aftercare.

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Patient experiences

What our patients say.

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From my initial consultation through my procedure, my experience was nothing short of exceptional. Every step of the process was informative, professional, and reassuring. Dr. Austin and his entire staff were incredibly patient, attentive, and always willing to answer any questions I had. The level of customer service and hospitality exceeded my expectations. Everyone made me feel comfortable, valued, and confident in my decision throughout the entire journey. Dr. Austin’s expertise, compassion, and dedication to his patients are truly remarkable. I feel extremely blessed to have had Dr. Austin as my surgeon and would highly recommend him and his facility to anyone considering a procedure. Thank you for providing such outstanding care and an amazing experience.

I had an amazing experience with Dr. Austin and the entire staff during my implants exchange procedure. From the very beginning, everyone made me feel safe, comfortable, and truly cared for. Dr. Austin was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer all of my questions, which gave me so much confidence throughout the process. The staff was kind, supportive, and welcoming every step of the way. I’m very grateful for the excellent care I received and highly recommend Dr. Austin and his team!.

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Austin and his team!!! From the time you walk in until the time you leave they make you feel like the only patient in the building. Dr. Austin is truly wonderful. Before surgery my consult was very thorough and he answered every question I had. The medical staff and Dr. Austin made surgery day and recovery a breeze. The surgery center is immaculate with wonderful pre and post op staff which was important to me as a nurse myself. Having my surgery with Dr. Austin and his team was the best decision I ever made. Book that consultation and surgery!!! You will NOT regret it. I have never been happier with my body and my confidence is back!

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In Augusta —and worth the drive.

Our surgery center sits just off River Watch Parkway, an easy drive from Evans, Martinez, Grovetown, and Columbia County, plus North Augusta and Aiken across the river. Many patients travel from across Georgia and the Southeast; Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) is close by, and our team helps out-of-town patients coordinate every visit.

Southeastern Aesthetic Surgery

225 Cooper Ct
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 854-2080
Mon–Thu 8:30am – 5:00pm · Fri 8:30am – 2:00pm

Approx. drive times

  • Martinez, GA 7 min
  • Evans, GA 11 min
  • Downtown Augusta, GA 17 min
  • North Augusta, SC 17 min
  • Grovetown, GA 22 min
  • Aiken, SC 38 min
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