Fat Transfer Surgery

When undergoing a fat transfer, you will be placed under a local or general anesthesia. The exact type of anesthesia or numbing method will be based on how much fat is being taken out, including the location where it will be reinstated. Liposuction is completed via a special cannula to precisely remove the fat, where it will then be harvested and separated through a centrifuge (which prepares the highest quality fat for transplantation). After preparing the injection site, the extracted fat will be added to the area chosen for the transfer. The process of injecting the purified fat is performed in layers until even smoothness has been attained. For some areas, multiple injections will be necessary. Your incisions will be closed and you will be taken to our recovery room to recuperate.

After the transfer process has been completed, you will begin a healing period. Keep in mind there are at least two sites on the body that need to be carefully treated: the area involving the liposuction and the injection sites. The overall recovery may be longer if a larger place on the body was addressed. For example, a fat transfer for lip enlargement will generally only warrant a 1 – 2-day recovery whereas a transfer to a more vast body part, such as the breast or buttocks, can take many more days. The sites will appear swollen with some possible bruising, but the results can be seen pretty quickly. Another perk is the area where liposuction was used will appear slimmer. Fat grafting yields beautiful and lasting results, but there will be some resorption back to the body. For some, another transfer may be needed down the road. There is minimal scarring associated with this procedure.

The cost for a fat transfer will vary greatly depending on a number of determinants. For transfers to the breast or buttock, a higher volume of fat is needed, thus liposuction is used and a longer process is incorporated to purify the fat and inject it accordingly. Smaller treatments, such as adding facial volume, not only take less fat but there is also less risk and time involved. The volume amount needed to reach your goals will be discussed during the consultation, along with pricing and cost factors for you to consider.

We do not directly finance any procedure. You may also want to research options through your bank of choice. We also accept all major credit cards including VISA, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.

Yes, a fat transfer looks natural if performed by a skilled, experienced cosmetic plastic surgeon. Fat grafting techniques have advanced greatly in the last decade, allowing for an easier process, faster recovery, and beautiful aesthetic outcome. Whether you are desiring to enhance your breasts, buttock, the top side of your hands, or an area on your face, a fat transfer is an autologous approach that many patients prefer over synthetics.

While a fat transfer is a procedure that may not endure as long as implants, it can offer beautiful, effective results that can last for years. There is ongoing research on how to decrease fat reabsorption, which is often a concern of our patients and something we will discuss during the consultation. The use of platelet-rich plasma

Just like with any cosmetic treatment, there are a number of options for patients who simply desire to increase volume on the body where an area looks deflated or hollow. For example, while a fat transfer offers natural, subtle volume increases for the breasts, implants are a popular alternative. In addition, for loss of facial volume, there are nonsurgical skin rejuvenation treatments that create excellent outcomes such as dermal fillers. We will discuss all of the various options for injectables during your consultation so that you can get the result that will match both your goals.

This is, unfortunately, the case with some patients. Men and women alike who are relatively too thin to extract fat may not be candidates for fat transfers. We will discuss the best areas to extract the fat and analyze if there is enough cells to take to achieve the results you are trying to attain. For patients who simply do not have the body fat needed to complete this procedure, fillers, implants, or donor fat can be considered