Patients who wish to enhance their appearance while maintaining a more natural look may benefit from a fat transfer. During this procedure, our skilled plastic surgeon moves adipose tissue or fat from one area of the body to another to enhance the volume of your desired treatment area.
If you are interested in this body sculpting procedure, our team at Associated Plastic Surgeons can help you determine if it is the best fit for your aesthetic goals and medical needs. If you are interested in a fat transfer in Lee’s Summit, we will work closely with you through every step.
Patients in Lee’s Summit enjoy a variety of benefits after undergoing a fat graft, including its ability to:
Our providers will help you explore the benefits that will be most meaningful for you and discuss how a fat transfer can help you reach your aesthetic goals.
Candidates in Lee’s Summit for adipose tissue injections typically wish to enhance the volume of their cheeks, lips, or breasts and have sufficient fat stored in other parts of their body to use for the transfer. To be an appropriate candidate, you should be in good physical health before the procedure—conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes may lead to a higher chance of developing post-surgical complications.
Additionally, it is important that you have realistic expectations of what the procedure can accomplish and are pursuing it because it is something you are interested in, rather than because of outside or societal pressures.
Because a fat transfer is not a weight loss procedure, you should be close to your ideal weight. You should also not smoke or be willing to stop prior to surgery.
A fat transfer usually works best if you are interested in natural, more subtle results. If you are interested in more drastic changes, our team can help you determine if one of our other procedures may better fit your needs.
Your surgeon will explain each step of the adipose tissue transfer process so you know what to expect and can have an active and informed role in your care. You will also be able to discuss any questions about the procedure, how to prepare, and what to expect as you recover.
A fat graft at our Lee’s Summit practice consists of three steps. First, fat is extracted from your abdomen, lower back, thighs, or another area that has been agreed upon. Extraction is typically accomplished via liposuction.
Next, the fat is purified and processed to remove any extra debris, blood, or fluids. This process allows it to be transferred back into the body.
Finally, the purified fat is injected into your face, breasts, or other agreed-upon treatment area to enhance volume and shape.
If you wish to enhance your figure while maintaining a natural look, fat grafting may be the ideal procedure for you. This process allows you to enjoy a more youthful appearance and shapely figure by using fat that already exists in your body. If you are interested in a fat transfer in Lee’s Summit, contact our team at Associated Plastic Surgeons today. We will support you throughout your aesthetic and wellness journey.
