Many women want to enhance their natural curves. Some can achieve natural enhancements through diet and exercise, but for others, this often isn’t enough to get them the results they want. Additionally, some people may want to fill in their faces, hands, and feet to make these areas look more youthful. That’s where fat grafting in Phoenix can help. Fat grafting is a procedure that takes fat from unwanted areas and transfers it to other areas of the body for enhancement.
Fat grafting is a procedure that is often used to enhance certain areas of the body, such as the face, hands, feet, hips, and even buttocks. Often referred to as a fat transfer, or fat injection, this is a surgical procedure in which fat from one area of the body is transferred to another area. The main goal of fat grafting is to improve the area where the fat is injected. This surgical technique is closely related to liposuction, and although it’s not the same, liposuction is used as part of the procedure. Liposuction is only one step of the process of this procedure—the part where the surgeon extracts unwanted fat from the body.
Dr. Rimma Finkel performs fat grafting procedures for clients throughout the Valley. She understands how important it is that her patients look and feel their best in their bodies, and she strives to help them achieve these aesthetic goals. Call the office of Dr. Rimma Finkel at (480) 963-3034 or contact us online to learn more about fat grafting in Phoenix and to schedule your consultation.
The part of the body you wish to target depends on your overall aesthetic goals. Some women want to enhance their hips, breasts, or buttocks, while some simply want a more youthful look to their faces, hands, and feet. During your initial consultation, Dr. Finkel will discuss your aesthetic goals and help you determine which area you would like to target with fat grafting. Here are some of the most common areas that women seek to enhance with fat grafting in Phoenix.
As we age, we tend to become self-conscious of our faces. Fat grafting can help restore the face’s youthful appearance by filling out wrinkled or sagging areas. This part of the body is also targeted heavily because it can help repair scarring and improve the texture and appearance of the skin.
When exercise isn’t enough to achieve those desired curves, many women turn to fat grafting in Phoenix. Fat grafting augments the size and shape of the buttocks and can even help buttocks appear perkier.
Fat grafting helps increase the breast size without using implants. This procedure can also correct breast asymmetry and help correct scarring deformities from mastectomies.
Hands and feet tend to show some of the first signs of aging. For those who are self-conscious about the appearance of wrinkled hands and feet, fat grafting may provide the solution. Fat grafting in Phoenix may also be used to add padding and support to bony feet.
Fat grafting begins with the removal of fat from an unwanted area of the body, such as the belly or thighs. To remove this, your chosen surgeon will make a small incision in the tissue and harvest (or suck up) the fat through thin tubes which are commonly used for liposuction. This harvested fat is then processed and purified as we try to remove as much blood and other fluids from it as possible. During the last step of the procedure, the purified fat is injected into the designated area that requires more fullness. The whole procedure usually takes around 1-2 hours.
Recovery time will vary based on the individual and the area that was enhanced. You may experience minimal bruising and swelling around the treatment area, which typically subsides in a couple of weeks.
You will be able to resume normal activity after about a week, depending on the speed of your healing. As with any procedure, we advise patients to get plenty of rest and avoid strenuous activity for about a month. Be sure to stay hydrated, eat nutritious meals, and get restful sleep.
When deciding between different procedures, you should take plenty of time to research your options. We want you to be aware of the pros and cons of fat grafting so you can decide if this procedure is right for you.
Most side effects of fat grafting are mild and rarely reported. However, you should still be aware of some of the more serious risks that may occur. These risks are rare, but may pose a threat if you have certain pre-existing conditions. Be sure to talk with your surgeon about any concerns you have.
We always suggest a consultation with a plastic surgeon to determine if a fat transfer procedure is the best option for you. Patients who want to get any type of procedure, including a fat transfer, need to be in relatively good health. There are many reasons for this, including reducing the risk factor and recovery time. In general, though, anyone looking to enhance certain areas of the body or achieve a more youthful look in the face or hands may benefit from fat grafting in Phoenix.
If you are considering a fat transfer, be sure to create a list of questions you would like to address with your surgeon. This will help you and your doctor determine if you are a good candidate for fat grafting in Phoenix.
Didn’t find out everything you wanted to know? Check some of the most frequently asked questions below!
Fat grafting might just be the right procedure for you if you have some extra body fat available for transfer. It’s a good option if you’re trying to enhance the contours of body parts such as the cheeks, breasts, buttocks, hips, and hands. This might also be an ideal procedure for you if you’re trying to fill the deep wrinkles caused by the natural aging process.
During the fat grafting process, fat can come from anywhere on the body that has excess fat that hasn’t been removed before. This is so that scar tissue doesn’t negatively affect harvesting. Ideally, fat should come from a place with a larger quantity of soft fat, such as the abdomen, so that the area appears smaller or flatter after the procedure.
The cost of fat grafting varies by patient. The cost of the procedure may depend on the chosen area of treatment and how much fat needs to be transferred. For more information, contact our office at (480) 963-3034 and schedule a consultation with Dr. Finkel.
Most doctors will agree that filling a space with a substance or material is ideal. By this we mean, if fat is missing from the face, fill in the areas with fat; if a bone replacement is needed, using a bone graft to replace it is the best option. While fillers are very popular and there are pros and cons to both fat transfers and fillers, utilizing something from your own body is often the better option in most cases.
Plastic Surgery Expert Serving Phoenix, AZ, and the Surrounding Area
Dr. Rimma Finkel MD, a double board-certified plastic surgeon, is the leading female plastic surgeon in the Phoenix area. She offers a variety of aesthetic procedures including fat grafting in Phoenix.
Fat grafting can help you get the curves you’ve been dreaming of and regain your confidence. Everybody deserves to feel great in their bodies! To schedule your consultation, call the office of Dr. Rimma Finkel today at (480) 963-3034 or contact us online.
