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Where is the fat harvested from for fat grafting?

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Fat is usually harvested by liposuction from the abdomen, flanks, thighs or buttocks, chosen by the amount of fat available and the patient's contour goals. A 2026 systematic review examined whether donor site affects graft survival in breast fat transfer. The donor area is treated like any liposuction site, with its own recovery and risks.

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  1. academicImpact of donor site on fat graft survival in autologous fat transfer to the breast: A systematic review — JPRAS Open (2026) · accessed Sep 20, 2026 · Evidence page
  2. organizationLiposuction — American Society of Plastic Surgeons · accessed Sep 20, 2026 · Evidence page