Fat transfer, also known as fat grafting, is a procedure that involves removing fat from one area of the body and transferring it to another area that would benefit from added volume or contour. The fat is carefully processed before being reintroduced to ensure safety and optimal results.
Because the material used comes from your own body, fat transfer offers a natural alternative to synthetic fillers or implants. The transferred fat integrates with the surrounding tissue, helping create results that look smooth, soft, and natural.
Fat transfer is often chosen by individuals looking to address volume loss, contour concerns, or asymmetry using their own natural tissue. This procedure can be used to enhance targeted areas while also reducing unwanted fat from donor areas.
Many patients appreciate that fat transfer offers both contouring and enhancement within a single procedure, allowing for improvement in more than one area at the same time.
Fat transfer may be used to enhance or restore volume in areas such as:
Face (including cheeks or under-eye areas)
Lips
Hands
Buttocks or body contouring areas
Other areas based on individual goals
A consultation is required to determine appropriate treatment areas.
Many clients choose fat transfer because it uses their own fat rather than implants, silicone, or synthetic fillers. Since the transferred material comes from the body, the risk of allergic reaction is extremely low, and the body naturally accepts the transferred fat.
Patients also appreciate that fat transfer allows for slimming in one area while enhancing another, offering a dual benefit within a single procedure. Results are often described as natural-looking and long-lasting when performed on appropriate candidates.
Fat transfer offers several potential benefits, including the use of your own natural tissue, reduced reliance on synthetic materials, and results that blend smoothly with surrounding tissue. Because the fat is living tissue, it may provide a softer, more natural feel compared to some other volume-enhancing options.
Additionally, fat transfer allows for contour improvement in the donor area while enhancing the target area, making it appealing to individuals seeking a more comprehensive aesthetic approach.
Fat transfer may be appropriate for individuals who have sufficient donor fat, are in generally good health, and are seeking natural-looking volume enhancement.
Good candidates often include individuals who:
Prefer using their own tissue rather than synthetic materials
Have localized areas of unwanted fat
Want natural-looking enhancement
Understand that results may vary and develop over time
A consultation is required to determine candidacy and discuss realistic expectations.
Your consultation includes a review of your medical history, aesthetic goals, and areas of concern. Potential donor and treatment areas will be evaluated, and the procedure will be explained in detail so you can make an informed decision.
Recovery expectations, timelines, and post-procedure care will also be discussed during your visit.
Fat transfer procedures are performed as part of a professional, physician-directed aesthetic treatment plan. As with any procedure, results vary based on individual factors such as healing response, lifestyle, and treatment area.
A consultation is required to determine candidacy and establish realistic expectations.
Royal Aesthetics and Med Spa is located in Oak Lawn and welcomes patients from Evergreen Park, Chicago Ridge, Burbank, Beverly, and surrounding southwest suburbs.
Call to schedule a free consultation and learn whether fat transfer is right for you.
Fat transfer is a procedure that uses your own fat to restore volume or enhance specific areas of the body or face.
The fat is harvested from areas where excess fat is present, such as the abdomen or thighs, and transferred to the treatment area.
When performed as part of a physician-directed treatment plan, fat transfer is considered safe for appropriate candidates.
Results vary, but transferred fat that successfully integrates with surrounding tissue may provide long-lasting improvement.
Fat transfer and fillers serve different purposes. A consultation is required to determine which option is best based on individual goals.
Yes. Fat transfer procedures are offered at Royal Aesthetics and Med Spa in Oak Lawn.
Consultations can be scheduled by calling (708) 575-4663. Free consultations are available.
