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Who is a good candidate?
The best candidates for fat grafting will have enough excess fat on other areas of the body to use for the transfer. The most common donor sites are the abdomen, flanks (love handles), and inner or upper thighs. Patients must be prepared to have liposuction on one of these areas in order to obtain the fat cells. This allows patients to slim one area of the body and enhance another at the same time.
Using the patient’s own fat cells, a fat graft or fat transfer can be used as an alternative to implants or facial fillers. By using your own natural fat cells, a subtle enhancement is achieved for long-lasting results. You can see what our surgeons have achieved for other fat grafting patients by browsing our before-and-after photos to get an idea of what this procedure could mean for you.
How Our Surgeons Use Fat Grafting
If you’re ready to add natural fullness to your face, body, or breasts, contact our office about a fat grafting procedure in Scottsdale, AZ. We can set up your consultation with one of our board certified plastic surgeons at Gawley Plastic Surgery to go over your treatment options in more detail.
Breast
Breast fat transfer can offer a more natural solution. The fat transfer can add subtle volume and enhance contour and symmetry to the breasts. Breast fat grafting can also be used in combination with breast implants or a breast lift for optimal improvements. Fat grafting to the breasts is also frequently used during breast reconstruction to restore the natural breast mound after a mastectomy for breast cancer treatment or to correct a genetic abnormality.
Face
Volume loss is a natural part of the aging process and can result in facial wrinkles, folds, hollowed cheeks, and sunken under-eyes. Fat grafting can be used to fill in wrinkles and folds or to enhance natural facial features as an alternative to dermal fillers. Facial fat grafting is a great alternative for those who are not candidates for dermal filler formulas and who may not be ready for a complete surgical makeover. Facial fat grafting can also be used in combination with surgical procedures like the facelift or brow lift for optimal rejuvenation.
Body
A body fat graft can be used to subtly sculpt and enhance certain features of the body. The most common use for a body fat graft is during the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). The Brazilian Butt Lift involves several injections of the patient’s natural fat cells into the buttocks, improving size, shape, symmetry, and overall proportion. This can help the patient achieve a more balanced figure and avoid the need for large incisions with implants.
Recovery Process for Fat Grafting
The recovery process will vary depending on where the fat grafting was performed. Patients can expect two recovery sites; the donor site and the placement site. Some swelling, bruising, and general discomfort can be expected in both of these areas and can be controlled with pain medication and an ice pack. The most important part of the recovery process will involve avoiding any pressure to the transfer site. For a breast fat transfer, this will require no laying on the stomach. Putting any pressure on the transfer site could cut off the blood supply to the new fat cells, causing them to die.
MD Plastic Surgery will make sure you have all the necessary post-op care instructions and restrictions when you leave your procedure. It is important to follow these carefully and take the necessary time off work to properly recover. After your recovery process, you can anticipate a natural-looking enhancement that is long-lasting!
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Dr. Bryan Gawley, MD, FACS
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Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
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We make a serious commitment to helping you get the results you want and the care you need. We combine our cutting-edge technology and top-of-the-line procedures with expertise and genuine compassion to help you reach your aesthetic goals while giving you the most comfortable experience possible.
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