What it is
Fat is removed from the abdomen, thighs, or back through liposuction, purified, and strategically reinjected into the buttocks, hips, breasts, or face.
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Fat transfer
Shape your body with your own fat
Added volume and proportion using fat obtained from areas you want to contour.
- Purpose
- General information
- Decision
- Individual assessment
- Results
- Vary by person
Who may be a candidate
It may be considered when there is localized fat to remove and the goal is to restore volume with your own tissue, define the waist, harmonize the hips, or achieve subtle fullness without implants.
How it is planned
The procedure combines liposuction, purification, and careful reinjection. It generally lasts 2–4 hours; design and volume depend on anatomy and the treated area.
General recovery guidance
Light activity is often resumed in 7–10 days. Initial recovery takes 2–3 weeks, most normal activities resume at around 4 weeks, and exercise should generally wait 6–8 weeks.
Appointment portal · First step
Wondering whether fat transfer may be right for you?
Request an in-person or virtual consultation and complete pre-evaluation through the appointment portal.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to guide you.
Timelines and recommendations are general guidance; personal instructions are determined by the medical team.
When is the final result visible?
Initial volume is visible immediately, but the stable result is usually evaluated at 3–6 months.
How much fat is reabsorbed?
Information published by the practice notes approximately 30–40% reabsorption. The plan may account for that variation, and individual expectations are explained during consultation.
Is the result permanent?
Fat that successfully integrates may remain when weight is stable and healthy habits are maintained.
What is recovery like?
Initial recovery takes 2–3 weeks. Direct pressure on the treated area should be avoided by following the recommended positioning instructions.
Is it combined with liposuction?
Yes. Fat is obtained from the abdomen, back, or thighs and used to add volume where the plan calls for it.
Fat or implants?
Fat uses your own tissue and provides a natural feel; an implant may add more volume when there is not enough fat. The choice requires evaluation.
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Related procedures.
Liposuction
A contouring procedure designed to define specific areas while preserving natural proportions.
Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
Waist, hip, and buttock contouring within one body-design plan.
Breast surgery
Augmentation, reduction, or lift with a design intended to harmonize with the body.
Educational content: it does not constitute a diagnosis, a guarantee of results, or a surgical recommendation. Every surgery carries risks that must be discussed during an individual consultation.