Body Contouring > Fat Transfer

What is fat transfer?

Who is a good candidate for fat transfer?

What is the initial consultation like for fat transfer?

What is the procedure for fat transfer?

How will I feel after the procedure?

What is Fat Transfer?

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Fat transfer is a procedure that combines liposuction of the waist; abdomen, back or legs with fat transfer technique using patient's own natural living fat cells.

The harvested fat can be re injected to enhance:

• Buttocks
• Calves
• Lips
• Face

Fat transfer to lips and face are consider minor procedures. Fat transfer is performed with local anesthesia and usually takes one hour. The amount of fat harvested from the donor area is minimal.

Every person has her own reasons for considering fat transfer. Improve their self image is usually one of the reasons.

Who Is Not a Good Candidate For Fat Transfer?

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You are not a good candidate for fat transfer, if you:

• are not 18 year old and emotionally mature to understand the fat transfer procedure
• do not have realistic expectation about fat transfer
• are pregnant, breastfeeding or have an infection any where in your body

Initial Consultation for Fat Transfer

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A personal consultation at Park Cities Plastic Surgery Center is the very first step if you are considering fat transfer.

During the consultation at Park Cities Plastic Surgery Center, Dr. David Liland will assess your physical and emotional health, discuss your expectations about fat transfer and examine you.

You will also be able to talk about the procedure, incisions and risk involve with fat transfer

Fat Transfer: The Procedure

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The fat transfer procedure is performed as an outpatient (no overnight stay required) Park Cities Plastic Surgery Center. Dr. David Liland’s office is conveniently located ion Lemmon Avenue near downtown Dallas. Fully equipped with two AAAASF certified operating rooms, it stands out to be one of the most private and select plastic surgery offices in the Dallas area.

Fat is removed from a donor area such as abdomen, flanks and / or legs. Once removed, the fat is process to remove excess fluid and the transfer in its native form. Fat is injected through small incisions into the recipient area (lips, face, buttocks or calves)

The fat transfer procedure is often combined with liposuction and tummy tuck.

If requested by the patient it is possible for Dr. Liland to harvest a large amount of fat to freeze and store for future injections.

After Fat Transfer

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You will probably feel tired and sore for several days after the fat transfer operation. However within one or two days you should be up and around. The surgical area may remain swollen and sensitive for a few weeks.

If you would like to know more about fat transfer, you can contact us by phone, email or schedule an appointment at Dr. Liland's office:

Open weekdays: 8am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 12pm
Sunday: Closed