What Exactly Is Fat Transfer?
Fat Transfer in Fullerton, CA
If you’re like many people, projecting a youthful appearance becomes harder to accomplish as you get older. Even if you’ve focused on taking care of yourself, the aging process has likely still affected you to some extent. While numerous surgical procedures can diminish aging and restore an attractive look, less-invasive treatments can be just as effective. With the number of people undergoing fat transfers, it’s time you found out what all the excitement is about.
What Is Fat Transfer?
Fat transfer is a simple cosmetic procedure that involves harvesting fat cells from one part of the body and then injecting them into the treatment site(s) to achieve a rejuvenated or enhanced appearance. This procedure has the double benefit of achieving more slender body contours and a more youthful facial appearance. It can also be used to enhance the size and shape of the buttocks.
A fat transfer procedure can noticeably improve the following conditions:
Hollow areas beneath the eyes- Loss of fullness in the cheeks
- Deep nasolabial folds (creases around the nose and mouth)
- Thinning lips Loss of volume and/or shape in the buttocks
Benefits of Fat Transfer
- No scarring
- Minimal recovery time
- Immediate results
Is Fat Transfer Right for Me?
Fat transfer can be beneficial if you’ve noticed the development of fine lines and wrinkles on your face or lost volume in certain areas of your body. Ideal candidates for the fat transfer procedure are in good overall health and have at least one donor area on the body from where excess fat tissue can be removed.
How Is a Fat Transfer Procedure Performed?
After a personalized consultation in which your preferences and goals are discussed, Dr. Wald will determine which areas of your face and body can benefit from fat transfer. Fat transfers are carried out on an outpatient basis with local anesthesia administered to ease patient discomfort. Once liposuction is utilized to remove excess fat cells from the donor area of the body (e.g., abdomen, lower back, thighs), it is purified and then strategically injected into the areas of the face and body that have lost fullness.
If you’re considering fat transfer to improve the appearance of your face or body, feel free to contact our Fullerton practice today. Simply call (888) 401-2806 or fill out our online contact form to get started. Our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Robert Wald, and his experienced staff look forward to meeting you soon!