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Fat Transfer
If you want to add volume to your face, breasts or any other part of your body, it's important to choose the method that's right for you. Deciding among all the options available can be a daunting task. Depending on the area you want to treat, you have lots of choices, including fillers, permanent implants and fat transfer.
Make the decision easy: Choose fat transfer – the natural, long-lasting approach. Many men and women seeking plastic surgery in the Lancaster, PA, area choose fat transfer because it provides natural enhancement while slimming and sculpting other areas of the body.
Learn more about the many ways fat transfers can be used. Request a complimentary consultation, or call our Wyomissing office at 610-678-9200 to schedule an appointment.
What to Expect From a Fat Transfer
Fat transfer uses your body's own resources to naturally enhance your features, so you get all of the benefits of an implant without worrying about adding a foreign substance to your body. A fat transfer is performed by moving living fat cells from one area of your body to another.
During the process, it is important to treat the fat cells carefully so they remain healthy after they are implanted, because healthy cells mean longer-lasting volume. To ensure a successful transfer, Dr. Schlechter uses a two-step method: Body-Jet® liposuction and Renuvia™. Body-Jet liposuction is a new liposuction method that helps preserve fat cells while making the fat removal process more efficient. Renuvia readies the fat cells to be injected into the areas you want to augment. This approach is gentle and effective, which minimizes bruising while maximizing results.
The recovery is similar to that of traditional liposuction, and many patients appreciate that volume can be removed from an area where it is unwanted and added to another spot where it is really needed. With small treatment areas, recovery can be quick with minimal discomfort.
Who's Having Fat Transfers?
Anyone who is a good candidate for liposuction will likely be qualified to undergo a fat transfer. The procedure is designed for those who are interested in augmentation but want a natural solution to their cosmetic concerns. If you are interested in a fat transfer, Dr. Schlechter would be happy to discuss it with you during a personal consultation.
Fat Transfer for the Face
The face is one of the most popular areas for a fat transfer. As we age, our faces may lose their youthful fullness, leaving us with sunken or sagging features. It can be frustrating to see the volume fade from your cheeks, chin and under-eye area, but implants may be too extreme, and fillers are often a temporary solution requiring yearly injections. Fat transfers provide the perfect balance between permanence and convenience. They can correct some of the major signs of aging while providing a more permanent solution than dermal fillers. A fat transfer for the face can add volume to the:
- Under-eye area
- Cheeks
- Chin
- Lips
Fat Transfer for the Buttocks
Whether it's a result of time, genetics or weight loss, your buttocks may not be as full and round as you would like. Some surgeons perform buttock implants to add volume, but the implants may look unnatural and can result in complications and aren't without risk. For this reason, we often recommend fat transfer rather than buttock implants. Fat transfer has the added benefit that fat is removed from another area of your body, so you can slim that area while augmenting your buttocks, creating a smoother, more contoured body without the risks and complications sometimes associated with implants.
Fat Transfer for the Breasts
Fat transfer can be used for breast augmentation in the Lancaster, PA, area, replacing the need for breast implants in women who want a minimal to moderate moderate enlargement.
The biggest challenge with a fat transfer for the breasts is that a substantial amount of healthy fat is needed to achieve sufficient augmentation. Dr. Schlechter meets that challenge by using Body-Jet liposuction and Renuvia to ensure that the majority of the fat transferred stays healthy, keeping your breasts looking full and youthful.
