Body Fat Transfer in Detroit 

Fat transfer surgery, also called autologous fat transfer or fat injections, is used to enhance and sculpt the body. It’s a great way to slim down one area of your body and enhance the other. During a body fat transfer procedure, fat cells are removed via liposuction from a donor area and processed. Once the fat is processed, it is injected into an area such as the butt or breasts. 

Areas to Improve With Fat Grafting 

A fat transfer procedure can provide natural augmentation. When used as a facial filler, fat grafting can improve the creased and sunken areas of the face, and add fullness to the lips and cheeks. Fat grafting is also commonly used in buttock augmentation (Brazilian Butt Lift) to create more curvaceous shaped buttocks. Finally, fat transfer may be an alternative to breast augmentation with breast implants. Our plastic surgeons will determine if you have enough excess fat for your desired volume. 

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What to expect for your Body Fat Transfer Surgery

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Anesthesia

Fat transfer performed on the body is usually done using local anesthesia with IV sedation. 

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In/Outpatient

We generally perform fat transfer as an out-patient procedure in our accredited on-site surgery center. 

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Recovery 

The size of the treatment area will affect the length of time it will take to recover. On average, patients usually need 1 week for a large fat transfer. 

Straith Clinic FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Will fat transfer help for the aging pace?
    Fat transfer to the face can restore youthful volume, making it one possible solution for combatting signs of aging.
  • Can your body reject fat transfer?
    No, a person's body will not reject its own fat cells. However, not all of the transferred cells will typically survive. Sometimes, the cells that do not survive may form oil cysts or scar bumps known as “fat necrosis.”
  • Is fat grafting permanent?
    Once a fat grafted cell survives in the new location, it is permanent. Not all fat grafted cells will survive. Those that do survive are still responsive to weight fluctuations in the body.
  • What is fat transfer?
    Fat transfer is a cosmetic procedure that takes fat from one area of the body and injects it into another.

What Are the Benefits & Risks of Fat Transfer? 

There are two main benefits to the use of fat transfer to the body. The first is the reallocation of fat on the body. This allows the patient to slim down areas such as the flanks or tummy and adds that fat to the buttock, for example. The second benefit is that fat transfer is a safe and longer-lasting alternative to synthetic fillers. No surgical procedure is risk-free, and that includes cosmetic surgery like fat transfer surgery. During your consultation with Dr. Sabbagh or Female Plastic Surgeon Dr. Baca, they will review the risks so you can make an educated decision.  

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Fat Transfer Recovery 

The size of the treatment area will affect the length of time it will take to recover. On average, patients usually need 1 week for a large fat transfer. 

Body Fat Transfer in Bingham Farms, MI 

With an established track record of 90 years, an accredited facility, and thousands of satisfied patients throughout Dearborn, metro Detroit, Michigan, and the U.S., the Straith Clinic has earned an excellent reputation for cosmetic surgery of the face and body. 

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