Natural Fat Transfer

What is Fat Transfer?

Fat transfer or fat grafting is a cosmetic procedure in which excess fat is extracted from a donor site on the patient’s body and reinserted (transplanted via injection) into the areas you want to enhance. Fat transfer can be used in various body areas, such as in natural breast augmentation, though some areas are more amenable to this procedure than others. 

Patients know the fat transfer technique to be long-lasting. One of the many benefits of fat transfer is that it cannot be rejected or cause an allergic reaction because the fat is not a foreign substance and is completely your own natural fat.

The liposuction portion of the fat transfer process will be performed using Tumescent Liposuction. Newer techniques like laser liposuction or ultrasonic liposuction kill the fat cells to facilitate their removal. However, this is perfect for body sculpting alone; body fat transfer depends on successfully removing living fat cells.

Who is a Candidate?

The purpose of fat grafting is to augment or fill in volume-deficient areas. Following this, the best candidates for natural fat transfer will desire fullness or rejuvenation in one or more of the following areas: face (including the lips), breast (for fat transfer breast augmentation/breast fat transfer instead of traditional breast implants), and buttock (for augmentation). The patient must, of course, have enough fat deposits or donor sites from which fat can be taken and should not have any circulation problems, either from a medical condition or smoking.

Jeffery A.Sweat, M.D.

“Bringing out inner confidence and helping the patient through their own personal journey makes what we do so fun and rewarding.”

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What our patients say

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It’s so important to have someone knowledgeable and friendly and you find that here at J. Sweats.

All of the staff is amazing and so personal in the sense they remember your name and treat you like a person not a number. The new office is gorgeous and both offices have always been so clean and well decorated. Just great people and great energy when trusting someone with a body modification it’s so important to have someone knowledgeable and friendly and you find that here at J. Sweats. – Lex L.

This surgeon is an artist!

I have had a multi-procedure surgery that was very difficult to recover from: a breast lift with augmentation, a lower body lift, and a BBL. This surgeon is an artist! I had a lot of extra skin after losing a lot of weight from bariatric surgery. The symmetry of his cuts is amazing. And even though I’m still recovering, I can already see how amazing the results are! I cannot recommend Dr. Sweat enough for these types of procedures. – Melissa S.

Now that the work has been done I can say he has magic hands.

I cannot put into words how much J Sweat and his office staff made my experience amazing! I consulted with different Dr’s and within 5 mins of being at J Sweat’s office, I knew he’d be my Doctor. Now that the work has been done I can say he has magic hands. – Mandi E.

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The Procedure

When performed with fat transfer in mind, tumescent liposuction is the best choice for preserving the fat cells’ life and integrity. During the fat cell collection procedure, the tumescent fluid is slowly injected into the target area. After loosening the unwanted fat cells, the surgeon will use a back-and-forth motion to separate the fat deposits further while ensuring that movements are gentle enough to maintain cell integrity.

Liposuction

Light suction gently removes the combination of cells and tumescent solution; this mixture is processed to separate the fluid and other impurities from the living cells to prepare for the fat injections.

Injection

Lastly, the processed fat cells are injected into the area designated for augmentation. Dr. Sweat will inject extra fat initially to compensate for the potential reabsorption of fat cells that typically occurs after cosmetic surgery. 

Post-Surgical Considerations

The surgery also causes swelling, so your final result will be less than seen immediately after surgery. To minimize swelling, we recommend that you wear a compression garment after your fat injection surgery.

Benefits

of Natural Fat Transfer

Natural fat transfer surgery is a versatile cosmetic procedure that uses your fat to offer numerous advantages:

Natural-Looking and Feeling Results

Since natural fat transfer uses your own fat, the results blend seamlessly with your body.

Dual Benefits

This procedure enhances areas like the face, breasts, or buttocks and slims down donor areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks.

Minimally Invasive with No Foreign Substances

Unlike implants or synthetic fillers, fat transfer relies on your body’s natural tissue, minimizing the risk of allergic reactions or rejection.

Long-Lasting Results

While some fat may be absorbed by the body initially, the remaining fat provides lasting, sustainable results.

Customizable Treatment

Fat transfer procedures can be tailored to your unique goals, whether seeking subtle facial rejuvenation or more dramatic volume enhancements in breast tissue.

Improved Skin Texture and Quality

Fat contains stem cells, which can improve the skin’s overall texture, tone, and quality in the treated area.

No Large Scars or Extensive Downtime

Since fat transfer involves liposuction and injection, the procedure leaves minimal scarring and typically requires less recovery.

Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Enhancement

By repurposing fat, this procedure is an eco-conscious option that avoids synthetic materials.

The Results

After natural fat transfer procedures in Sacramento, the transplanted fat cells will slowly continue to improve the appearance of the target area as they take root by developing their blood supply. Fat transfer delivers smooth, natural results that last as long as or, in many cases, much longer than synthetic fillers.

The results are ultimately intended to be permanent. You will enjoy the slimmer, smoother profile expected from traditional liposuction and the fuller contours created through the fat augmentation process. The liposuction will leave behind very small scars a few millimeters in length that should heal to be nearly invisible. Even better, the fat transfer procedure uses only a needle, delivering beautiful, scar-free results.

To learn more about fat transfer for a more youthful appearance, contact our office today to schedule a consultation.

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