Fat Transfer (Lipofilling) — What Is It?
Fat Transfer (Lipofilling) takes fat from areas with excess (abdomen, thighs) and transfers it to areas needing volume — face, breasts (BBL), buttocks. Your own tissue means natural feel and no rejection. Common procedures: facial fat grafting, BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift), breast fat transfer.
Who Is It For?
- Those wanting natural volume restoration
- Facial volume loss
- BBL candidates
- Breast augmentation alternative
- Adequate donor fat needed
Treatment Process
1
Consultation
Donor and recipient sites identified.
2
Liposuction
Fat harvested from donor site (typically abdomen, thighs).
3
Processing
Fat purified and prepared for injection.
4
Transfer
Fat carefully injected into target area in small parcels.
When Does The Effect Show?
Initial volume more than final (over-correction). 30-50% reabsorbed; final result at 3-6 months. Permanent for surviving fat.
Aftercare Instructions
- Compression on donor area 6 weeks
- No pressure on recipient site (especially BBL)
- No sitting for 2 weeks (BBL)
- Lymphatic drainage massage
- Stay hydrated and nourish well for fat survival
Risks and Side Effects
Generally safe:
- Bruising in both donor and recipient areas
- Asymmetry (touch-ups possible)
- Fat necrosis (rare)
- BBL: rare risk of fat embolism (managed by surgeon technique)
- Possible need for second session
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes for surviving fat (50-70%). Some reabsorption is normal.
Modern technique (subcutaneous only) makes BBL safer than older methods.
Sometimes needed for desired volume.
Yes for breasts — composite augmentation.
Donor area also slimmed — two procedures in one.