Fat Transfer to Breast for Minor Increase in Fullness?

A surgeon recommended Fat transfer to my breasts as I do not want a large increase and my breasts are quite good just not as full as they used to be.

I'm 22 years old and model so it is very important to me that my breasts look right, that is why I do not want to take the option of getting Breast implants as I have seen many which were not perfect.

You can tell they are fake/feel the difference between the implant and the breast. Would like some more doctors opinions on this option.

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