Personalized Fat Grafting Procedures to Meet Your Goals

Overview

Fat grafting is a cosmetic "filler" procedure in which fat from one area of the body is used to enhance another area of the body. Most frequently, this involves rejuvenating areas of the face where wrinkles and signs of aging occur by transferring healthy fat cells from the stomach, butt, or thighs. This natural filler method is often preferred over commercial fillers because its results are more long-lasting and, since it comes from your body, the risk of allergy, infection, or complications is minimal.

Summary

Procedure time

30 mins. to 1 hour

Overnight stay

Anesthetic

Local and topical anesthetic

Recovery time

48-72 hours

Fat Grafting Treatment Areas

Face

Facial skin and tissue are prone to wrinkles and signs of aging caused by exposure to the elements, weight changes, and natural aging. For those seeking a more youthful appearance, fat grafting offers a low-risk, high-satisfaction alternative to commercial fillers. Our board-certified plastic surgeon can add subtle, natural volume to cheeks, forehead, chin, and other facial areas using healthy fat cells from your own body.

Breasts

Fat transfer breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure for women who want to enjoy slightly larger breasts without implants. During fat grafting or fat transfer breast surgery, our highly-skilled surgeons harvest fat cells using liposuction from the back, stomach, arms, or buttocks and inject the fat cells into your breasts.

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Buttocks

Buttock augmentation through fat grafting (a.k.a. Brazilian Butt lift) is an increasingly popular procedure to help women achieve an hourglass shape or other ideal waist-to-hip ratio. Fat grafting involves liposuction to remove fat cells from other body areas (creating a slimmer appearance) and injecting it into the buttocks to achieve volume, shaping, and lift.

Hands

Like our faces, hands are susceptible to signs of aging after years of being exposed to the elements. Fat transfers or fat grafting can help fill out the appearance of aging hands and tighten sagging or wrinkled skin.

Scars

Using your body's natural fat cells to improve the appearance of scars and replace lost tissue is an increasingly popular option for those seeking reconstructive surgery following breast cancer treatment. Fat grafting can also improve scarring from accidents or injuries with the added benefit of reducing pain, itching, and discomfort.

Am I a

Candidate for Fat Grafting?

To undergo fat grafting, it's necessary to have excess fat in one or more areas of the body so it can be harvested and transferred. Very thin people are not good candidates for fat grafting. Additionally, while the risk of complications and recovery time are minimal during fat grafting or fat transfers, ideal candidates are non-smokers in good general health.

Consultation

Consultations for fat grafting are available at all Plastic Surgery Center locations. The best surgical plan for you will depend on various personal and medical factors. With this in mind, our world-class surgeons will review your medical history and discuss your ideal surgical outcomes to make personalized recommendations. We can also provide simulated images of your desired results with computer-assisted technology.

What to Expect

If your surgeon determines you are a good candidate for fat grafting body enhancement, the total time of your procedure will depend on the extent of tissue and augmentation involved. Local and topical anesthesia are typically used for fat grafting or fat transfer, with minimal risk of side effects.

Once the donor and recipient sites are numb, the surgeon will use a thin tube to suction fat cells from the donor site. Next, cells are cleaned, and healthy cells are separated and injected into the desired body area to shape and contour the area and achieve the desired result.

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Our

Surgeons

Our board-certified plastic surgeons are highly trained in the most advanced techniques for fat grafting, including liposuction and body contouring through injection. They combine extensive, specialized surgical training with decades of experience to ensure safety and satisfaction for each patient. We pride ourselves in surgical outcomes that will exceed your expectations.

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PHYSICIAN

Hamid Abdollahi

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

Russell Ashinoff

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

Kari L. Colen

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

Sean Herman

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

Matthew Kaufman

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

Ahmed Nasser

PHYSICIAN

Tushar Patel

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

Michael Rose

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

Adam Saad

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

Tzvi Small

MD, FACS

PHYSICIAN

Hakan Usal

Financing & Insurance

Fat grafting or fat transfers are considered cosmetic procedures and are typically not covered by insurance. However, in some cases, such as reconstruction following cancer, insurance may offer coverage as a medically necessary treatment.

If you want to learn more about estimated costs and coverage, don't hesitate to contact our dedicated support staff at 833-615-2621.

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Our Process

Schedule a Consultation

During your consultation, our expert surgeons will listen and work with you to fully understand the look you wish to achieve.

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Your Options

We will review and explain all of your cosmetic options and identify which procedure is right for you.

Start Your Transformation

Our friendly and compassionate staff and physicians will guide you through the entire process, answer all of your questions and alleviate any concerns.