Fat Transfer in Nashville, TN
Fat transfer, also known as fat injection, is a natural way to increase volume to areas lacking fullness. At our Nashville surgery center, we perform fat grafting to the face and buttocks. The procedure involves removing fat from one part of the body and using it to increase volume in a different part of the body.
This volume added procedure usually removes excess fat from the abdomen, thighs, buttocks or back via liposuction, depending on the procedure. The harvested fat is then prepared for injection. Once the fat is injected, it develops a blood supply, making the results permanent. Since injections utilize your body fat, it is the most natural way to increase volume to the face and buttocks.
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Fat Transfer to the Face
As we age, our faces gradually lose fat causing our faces to look sunken in. Fat grafting can reverse this sign of aging by adding volume back into the face for a more youthful appearance. Restoring a youthful appearance can be done by filling wrinkles in the face, adding volume to the cheeks, underneath the eyes, or increasing the fullness of the lips.
Often, fat injections are used in place of facial fillers. Since the fat is taken from your own body, the risk of allergic reactions that some may experience to dermal fillers is eliminated. Fat grafting is also more cost-effective than dermal fillers, making the fat injection procedure a more appealing option.
Fat Transfer to the Buttocks
Fat transfer to the buttocks also referred to as a Brazilian Butt Lift, utilizes your fat to create a more voluminous backside. It uses the same process as facial fat grating but is performed under general anesthesia. Usually, for the buttock, excess fat is collected from areas of the body such as the thighs, abdomen, and back. It is then purified and injected into the buttocks.
Buttocks fat injections are carefully placed to lift and contour the appearance of the buttocks. With the injection of your fat, the results are very natural. Often, patients may opt to receive buttock enhancement during a body lift.
After Fat Injections in Nashville
Swelling is to be expected following both procedures and will decrease over time. Swelling can be expected to last for about one to two weeks. Swelling after fat transfer to the buttocks can last for about four to six weeks.
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Nashville Fat Grafting Recovery
Recovery time will vary from patient to patient. Recovery time will depend on how much fat was injected and the areas that received liposuction. The procedures are highly individualized causing no recovery to be the same. Your recovery period will be discussed in detail during your consultation at our Nashville office.
Potential Risks of Fat Transfer
As with all plastic surgery procedures, there are some risks to consider. The potential risks from fat injections will also vary from patient to patient depending on how well the body heals after the procedure. Our board-certified plastic surgeons will be sure to cover any potential risks you should know during your consultation.
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Fat Grafting in Nashville FAQs
The new blood supply to fat grafts takes several months to grow. By about the six-month mark, patients find their grafts will begin to blossom as they receive a robust blood supply, allowing fat cells to become more whole. This process continues until about 12 to 18 months after surgery.
The fat grafts eventually become a permanent part of soft tissues. However, like the fat tissue that is naturally present there, it is subject to factors like weight changes and aging.
Yes, if necessary, you can have a follow-up session after the initial fat graft successfully takes hold. A touch-up fat graft typically involves smaller volumes of fat harvesting. It is essential to wait for the initial approach to fully heal before follow-up sessions, since the final outcome from fat grafting takes up to 18 months to become evident.
Fat grafting can enhance various body areas lacking volume or contour. Besides facial and buttock augmentation, it is also commonly used for breast augmentation, hand rejuvenation, and to correct irregularities or depressions in the body caused by injuries or previous surgeries. This versatile procedure offers a natural alternative to synthetic implants and fillers.
Fat grafting is considered safe when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon. Since it uses your own body fat, the risk of allergic reactions is minimal. However, like any surgical procedure, there are risks involved, including infection, bleeding, and uneven results. Discussing your concerns and medical history with your surgeon can help minimize risks.
The donor site for fat grafting is chosen based on where you have excess fat that can be safely and effectively removed. Common donor sites include the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, and back. Your surgeon will assess your body and discuss the best options for harvesting fat during your consultation.
Ideal candidates for fat grafting are in good general health, have realistic expectations, and possess enough donor fat to achieve their desired results. Candidates should also be non-smokers or willing to quit smoking, as smoking can impair healing. During your consultation, your plastic surgeon will evaluate your health, discuss your aesthetic goals, and determine if fat grafting is suitable for you.
Fat grafting provides long-lasting, but not always permanent, results. Over time, some of the transferred fat may be reabsorbed by the body. However, a significant portion of the grafted fat typically remains, providing lasting volume enhancement. If you are dissatisfied with your results or wish to reverse the effects, discuss your options with your surgeon. Adjustments or reversal may involve additional procedures.
Fat grafting offers a natural alternative to synthetic fillers and implants, with results that can feel and look more natural. Unlike fillers, which require periodic treatments to maintain results, fat grafting can provide longer-lasting outcomes. Implants offer permanent volume enhancement but come with a risk of complications such as implant rejection or capsular contracture. Fat grafting eliminates these risks since it uses your own body fat.