Breast Surgery

Hybrid breast augmentation

Implant volume with the natural softness of your own fat, combined for fullness and a refined, natural finish.

What it is

Hybrid breast augmentation combines a breast implant with fat grafting in a single procedure. The implant provides reliable volume and projection, while the patient's own fat is layered over the implant to soften edges, improve cleavage, and create a more natural transition where the breast meets the chest.

This approach is often chosen for patients who want a clear size increase but also a very natural result, particularly those with thin tissue where an implant alone might show rippling or edges. The fat is harvested by liposuction, which also contours the donor area.

Hybrid augmentation asks more of the planning, since both implant selection and fat placement must work together. The result is a fuller breast with a softer, more natural look and feel than an implant alone can provide. All surgery carries risks, and results vary.

What it can improve

  • Breast volume with reliable projection
  • Natural softness and a smoother contour
  • Cleavage and the transition at the breast edge
  • Coverage in patients with thin tissue, reducing visible rippling
  • Donor-area contour through liposuction

It does not lift significantly sagging breasts on its own and cannot guarantee the survival of every grafted cell. Skin quality and stretch marks are not treated by augmentation.

Quick facts

  • Procedure time: Usually 2--3 hours
  • Anesthesia: General anesthesia or deep sedation
  • Clinic stay: Same-day discharge in most cases
  • Recovery: Around 1--2 weeks before light daily activity
  • Exercise: Strenuous activity avoided for 4--6 weeks
  • Final result: Settles over 3--6 months
  • Price: Determined after consultation

Before the procedure

You will receive detailed instructions on medication, supplements, smoking, alcohol, and fasting. Implant choice, fat donor areas, and goals are planned together, balancing the size from the implant with the softening effect of the fat.

During the procedure

The implant is placed in the planned pocket, fat is harvested by liposuction and processed, then layered over the implant in fine passes to soften contours and improve coverage. The donor area is shaped during the same procedure.

After the procedure

Swelling and tenderness affect the breast and donor sites and ease over the first weeks. A support bra and donor garment are worn as advised. The breast settles into a softer, natural shape as swelling resolves and the grafted fat stabilizes.

Results: what it can and cannot achieve

A fuller breast with a soft, natural finish is achievable, along with improved donor-area contour. The procedure cannot lift heavy sagging alone, cannot guarantee complete fat survival, and does not remove the future need to address the implant, since implants are not lifetime devices.

Possible risks and complications

Hybrid augmentation is generally safe, but all surgery carries the combined risks of both techniques. Possible risks include:

  • Bleeding or hematoma
  • Infection
  • Capsular contracture
  • Implant rippling, malposition, or rupture over time
  • Partial fat reabsorption, fat necrosis, or oil cysts
  • Calcifications on imaging
  • Asymmetry or unsatisfactory shape
  • Need for future surgery

Adequate donor fat is needed, and smoking impairs both healing and fat survival, so smoking cessation is essential.

Why Skulpturkliniken

Breast surgery by Dr. Matteo Amoroso

Hybrid augmentation at Skulpturkliniken is performed by Dr. Matteo Amoroso, a specialist plastic and reconstructive surgeon whose anatomical precision allows the implant and fat to be planned as one balanced result.

Natural, balanced results

Dr. Amoroso uses the hybrid approach to achieve fullness with restraint, layering fat to refine the contour so the breast looks and feels natural rather than obviously augmented.

Reconstructive precision meets aesthetic judgment

From the first consultation, Dr. Amoroso explains how the implant and fat work together, what is realistic, and whether a hybrid plan or a simpler approach best fits your anatomy and goals.

Individualized assessment

Every hybrid augmentation begins with a detailed assessment. We evaluate:

  • Breast shape, tissue thickness, and skin quality
  • Available donor fat and donor-area goals
  • Implant size, profile, and placement
  • Degree of any sagging
  • Symmetry and nipple position
  • Realistic expectations for volume and finish

Safety, precision, and long-term care

Safety is central to every step of the surgical journey. Your treatment includes:

  1. ✓ Specialist consultation with Dr. Matteo Amoroso
  2. ✓ Detailed assessment and individualized surgical planning
  3. ✓ Careful evaluation of whether surgery is the right option
  4. ✓ Preoperative preparation guidance
  5. ✓ Surgery in a safe and controlled surgical environment
  6. ✓ Scheduled postoperative follow-up visits
  7. ✓ Direct access to the surgeon and nursing team
  8. ✓ Digital medical records through Adoreal®
  9. ✓ Patient insurance through Folksam
  10. ✓ Long-term postoperative support

Trust The Adoreal Experience

The Adoreal platform gives you complete control of your aesthetic journey. You will be guided throughout your entire process, from consultation to recovery, ensuring an exceptional experience for each of our patients.

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Enhanced Safety Measures

Complimentary health check, conscious monitoring, and meticulous preparation.

In their words

Patients trust Skulpturkliniken for care.

Our patient trust is our greater achievement.

Jun 17, 2026

The best surgeon

I had a circumferential abdominoplasty with Matteo Amoroso, and I can honestly say I couldn't have wished for a better surgeon. From the moment I met Matteo, I felt the sense of security I was looking for. He was kind, attentive, and professional from the very beginning. He took the time to explain everything in detail and answered all my questions, which made me feel well-informed before the surgery. I never had to go home and wonder about anything because he was so thorough in his explanations. It's now been three weeks since my surgery, and even though the healing process is still ongoing, I'm already incredibly happy with the result. The change is greater than I had dared to hope for, and I feel so grateful that I chose Matteo. I have more surgeries I want to undergo in the future, and there's no doubt that Matteo will be my first choice then too. I warmly recommend him to anyone considering plastic surgery!

May 18, 2026

A pro

I've had two surgeries with Matteo. The first was liposuction on my stomach, and most recently, my eyes – specifically, my lower eyelids and eyebrows. Matteo suggested a unique technique for my eyebrows that no other surgeon had proposed. This allowed me to remove excess skin under my eyebrows without needing an eyebrow or forehead lift, which I wasn't interested in. I'm extremely happy with the results of both my procedures. Matteo is a true professional; he loves his work, and you're always met with kindness and genuine care. He's an excellent communicator, explaining everything clearly and answering all questions and concerns. You feel completely confident in his knowledge and experience. Matteo also has a wonderful ability to make you feel understood; he listens carefully and is just as dedicated and invested as you are in achieving a successful procedure and outcome. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Matteo. I've had surgery 6 times in total, with the last two being with him. Whatever my next procedure may be, I will undoubtedly choose Matteo first again.

May 10, 2026

The best surgeon

Matteo is an incredibly skilled surgeon whom I highly recommend. I underwent a major tummy tuck, and from the very first consultation, Matteo was professional, calm, and very accessible. He took the time to answer all my questions and made me feel secure, involved, and well-informed throughout the entire process. He thoroughly explained the procedure, recovery, and what results I could expect, which gave me great confidence going into the surgery. Everything went very well without any complications, and I am very happy with the result. I would undoubtedly choose Matteo again if I were to have more procedures in the future.

Apr 6, 2026

The best choice for a plastic surgeon!

Dr. Amoroso has performed several operations on me, including a neck and facelift with fat grafting, a lip lift, eyelid surgery, breast and tummy tucks, and liposuction on my knees. All operations have been successful and exceeded my expectations. I have worked with doctors for 50 years and am very impressed by Dr. Amoroso's artistry and skill. He is truly an asset to this profession and to patients who desire excellent results and the peace of mind that comes from being cared for in a responsible and professional manner.

Mar 13, 2026

Successful 360 lipo

Matteo is the best surgeon I could ever imagine. I am beyond satisfied. Both the care I received and the results of the 360 liposuction Matteo performed on me have been absolutely fantastic. It couldn't have been better! Everything has exceeded my expectations. Matteo is professional, skilled, competent, caring, reassuring, and experienced. Thank you, Matteo!

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