Do you want to add volume to your breasts, buttocks, face, or other areas without implants? A fat transfer is a natural way to sculpt your body by using your own fat to enhance your curves and contours. At Advanced Plastic Surgery Center, our board-certified surgeons, Dr. Munasifi and Dr. Economides, offer fat transfer procedures for the breasts, buttocks, face, and more.
This treatment helps you achieve a fuller, more youthful look while also removing stubborn fat from areas where you don’t want it.
What is a Fat Transfer?
A fat transfer, also called fat grafting, is a two-step procedure that:
- Removes unwanted fat from areas like the abdomen, thighs, or flanks using gentle liposuction.
- Purifies and reinjects the fat into targeted areas to enhance volume and shape.
This technique is used for:
- Breast augmentation – Enhance breast size and shape naturally.
- Buttock enhancement (BBL) – Add volume and lift to the buttocks.
- Facial rejuvenation – Restore lost volume in the cheeks, lips, or under the eyes.
- Body contouring – Improve symmetry in various areas.
Since your own fat is used, there’s no risk of rejection, and results look and feel completely natural.
Am I a Candidate for a Fat Transfer?
You may be a good candidate if you:
- Want to increase volume naturally without implants
- Have stubborn fat deposits that can be used for grafting
- Are in good overall health with stable body weight
- Have realistic expectations about the results
A consultation with one of our expert surgeons will help determine if a fat transfer is right for you.
Why Choose Advanced Plastic Surgery Center?
For fat transfer in Arlington, VA, Advanced Plastic Surgery Center is the premier choice. Dr. Talal Munasifi, a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience, and Dr. James Economides, a highly trained expert in facial and body contouring, offer precise, natural-looking fat transfer procedures.
Using advanced techniques, they carefully harvest and reinject fat to enhance volume, smooth contours, and rejuvenate the face or body. Their personalized approach ensures beautiful, long-lasting results tailored to each patient’s goals.
What Can I Expect During the Procedure?
A fat transfer is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the treatment area.
Steps of the Procedure:
- Liposuction – Unwanted fat is gently removed from donor areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks.
- Purification – The fat is carefully processed to remove excess fluids and impurities.
- Injection – The purified fat is strategically injected into the breasts, buttocks, face, or other areas to create natural volume and shape.
The procedure typically takes 2-4 hours, depending on the areas being treated.
What Can I Expect from the Results of a Fat Transfer?
Fat transfer results look soft, natural, and long-lasting. After healing, patients can expect:
- Fuller, natural-looking breasts, buttocks, or facial features.
- Slimmer donor areas due to liposuction.
- No risk of implant rejection or allergic reaction.
- Long-lasting enhancement, with most fat surviving permanently.
Since some fat may be reabsorbed by the body, a touch-up procedure may be recommended for optimal results.
What is the Recovery Time?
Recovery time varies depending on the treatment area and the amount of fat transferred.
- First few days: Swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort. Patients wear compression garments to minimize swelling for 6 weeks.
- 1-2 weeks: Most swelling subsides. Patients can return to work and light activities.
- 3-6 weeks: Normal activities, including exercise, can be resumed.
Following post-op instructions ensures a smooth recovery and beautiful, long-lasting results.
