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Fat Grafting

Have you ever wanted fat taken away from one part of your body where it is unwanted and used somewhere else that you felt needed more fullness?  Are there parts of your body that you believe should be fuller and plumper, such as your face, hands, breasts or buttocks? You may want to investigate Fat Grafting. A Fat Grafting procedure transfers fat from areas in which you have excess fat, such as the hips, outer thighs, or abdomen and injected it into areas that may be lacking in volume.

WHAT IS FAT GRAFTING?

Also known as Fat Transfer or Fat Injection, this procedure uses liposuction to harvest fat from unwanted areas.  The fat is then processed and injected back into your body where fullness and volume is desired.

AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR FAT GRAFTING?

If you have areas on your body that has a volume deficiency then you may be a candidate for Fat Grafting.  This procedure can be used to fill in sunken in scars, soften rigid scars, rejuvenate your hands and even add volume to your buttocks. (See Brazilain Butt Lift)

Fat Transfers are not limited to your body. They can also be used in  facial areas that appear creased and sunken in, or can be used if you desire more permanent correction than provided by temporary fillers.  Fat Transfer is also used in breast reconstruction, to fill in contour irregularities or hide obvious signs of breast implants.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM FAT GRAFTING?

Fat Transfer by Dr. Tutela can produce many pleasing results.  It can fill in sunken in scars, rejuvenate your hands or augment your buttocks.   Fat Grafting can reduce facial creases, such as laugh lines, and smile lines.

HOW LONG IS RECOVERY FROM FAT GRAFTING?

In the first week, there will be significant swelling, which will diminish within two to three weeks. By the third week, the results will be more apparent, although subtle swelling may persist for a few more weeks.