Body Procedures

Fat Transfer/Grafting

Fat transfer, also known as fat grafting, is a procedure that uses your body’s own fat to restore volume, improve contours, and enhance certain areas of the body or face. Fat is gently removed through liposuction, purified, and strategically injected into targeted areas for natural-looking enhancement.

Fat transfer can be used to rejuvenate the face, improve body contours, and enhance areas such as the buttocks, breasts, hands, or hips.

You may be a candidate for fat transfer if:

You desire natural volume enhancement
You have areas of volume loss due to aging or weight changes
You want to improve facial or body contours
You prefer using your own fat instead of implants or synthetic fillers
You have adequate donor fat available for transfer

Fat transfer consultation

At your consultation we will discuss:

Your cosmetic goals and expectations
Medical history, medications, and allergies
Donor areas and treatment areas
Surgical techniques and recovery expectations

Dr. Tran will evaluate your anatomy and develop a customized treatment plan tailored to your goals.

Preparing for your fat transfer procedure

Before surgery, patients may be instructed to:

Obtain medical evaluations if needed
Stop smoking before and after surgery
Avoid anti-inflammatory medications and supplements
Arrange transportation home after surgery

Fat transfer procedure

Fat harvesting

Fat is gently removed from donor areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks using liposuction techniques.

Fat purification

The harvested fat is processed and purified to isolate healthy fat cells for transfer.

Fat injection

The purified fat is strategically injected into the treatment area to restore volume and improve contour.

What to expect after your fat transfer procedure

Following treatment, patients may receive instructions regarding:

Compression garments for donor areas
Activity restrictions during healing
Medication and wound care instructions
Follow-up appointments

Fat transfer recovery

Swelling and bruising are expected in both the donor and treated areas. Most patients return to normal activities within one to two weeks depending on the extent of treatment.

Dr. Alan T. Tran