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Fat Transfer

Dr. M. Bradley Calobrace and Dr. Chet Mays can enhance your appearance with a variety of cosmetic procedures. They perform fat transfer in their Lexington and Louisville, KY practice to provide enhancements to the face, breasts, and body using your own fat tissue. This option appeals to people who want to augment areas without putting something artificial into their bodies.

To find out about the many ways fat transfer can improve your appearance naturally, request a consultation at CaloAesthetics Plastic Surgery Center in Kentucky or call (502) 899-9979 to schedule your visit.

Improvements From Fat Transfer

Fat transfer, also called fat grafting, has been performed for decades to enhance one area of the body with fat that is harvested from another area using liposuction. It is indicated for:

• Restoring volume to the cheeks and other areas of the face
• Filling wrinkles
• Augmenting lips
• Increasing breast size
• Restoring fat after weight loss
• Reshaping and enlarging the buttocks with a Brazilian butt lift

Fat Transfer Before & After Photos

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Fat Transfer Case 253

Fat transfer to the buttocks

Fat Transfer Case 281

Endobrow lift; Lower facelift w cervicalplasty; Bilateral lower blepharoplasty; Fat transfer from abdomen to chin, cheeks & marionettes x 6cc each side

Fat Transfer Case 254

Fat transfer to the buttocks

Fat Transfer Case 512

Patient had concerns with the general face and neck, and brow and periorbital area. Her brow/periorbital concerns consisted of excess skin of upper and lower eyelid, heaviness of the upper lid, hollow look to the eyes, and tired look to the eyes. Patient had the following procedures: Calolift wit...

Fat Transfer Case 511

Patient had concerns regardng general face and neck. Her face concerns consisted of aged appearance, sagging jowls, and soft tissue decent. She had the following procedures preformed: lower facelift and fat transfer to malar, submalar and temples. 

*Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary. View All Before & After Photos

About Fat Transfer

Fat grafting can be performed with local or general anesthesia. Using liposuction, fat is carefully harvested, ensuring a sufficient quantity of healthy and viable fat cells. Many patients choose to have areas of the body or face sculpted at this time such as the hips, thighs, or under the chin. After the harvested fat is prepared, it is injected into the areas being enhanced. While not all of the fat is able to establish a blood supply and survive in its new location, the fat that remains after 3 months is likely to be long lasting.

What to Expect During Recovery

After fat transfer, experiences vary between patients. Typically, areas where fat was harvested and areas where it was placed will be sore, swollen, and bruised. A standard compression garment will need to be worn on areas where fat was harvested for 4 to 6 weeks. Expect drainage for several days.

Return to Work

Patients typically may return to work in a few days, but should postpone strenuous exercise for several weeks.

Other Things to Know

• Because the patient's own fat tissue is used, there is no risk of allergic reaction with fat grafting.
• It may be necessary to return for follow-up treatments if fat does not take evenly or if additional fullness is desired.