Have you ever looked at different parts of your body and wished that you could decrease the size of one part of your body and take that excess and add it to another part of your body? If you could just move that little bit of fat, you would feel so much better about both areas of your body! Well, for certain parts of the body, this can actually be done through a process called Fat Transfer Surgery. It is a surgery by which a certain amount of fat cells is taken from one part of your body and injected into another part of your body such as the fact, cheeks, lips, or buttocks.
While the process of moving fat from one area of the body to another sounds simple, in theory, there are many details that must be taken into account when one is considering this type of surgery. First it is important to remember that the excess fat that you would like to move should only come from certain parts of the body due to the fact that viable fat cells must be used in the surgery. Typically, the fat cells are taken from certain body parts such as the thighs, stomach, breast or buttocks. If you are already a slim person, the reality is that your body may not physically have the amount of fat cells needed to make this type of surgery worth undergoing as the results will not be what you expect to see.
Once taken, the fat cells will be moved to your “problem area” which is typically areas such as the cheeks, lips, breasts or buttocks. The results will be instant and long-lasting, but it is important to remember that the results of Fat Transfer Surgery should not be considered permanent. Fat cells, just like any other part of your body, age over time and will ultimately lose volume overtime. Once that takes place, the procedure may have to be repeated. As with any cosmetic surgery, also keep in mind that it is vitally important to have a skilled surgeon performing the operation as a poor fat cell harvesting technique will make the fat cells, themselves, non-viable.
The staff at Northeastern Plastic Surgery understands how uncomfortable it is to have unwanted fat in one area of your body that could be better used in a different part of your body. Making the decision to undergo Fat Transfer Surgery could potentially not only take away that feeling of discomfort but also give a patient an added boost of confidence that they were never able to experience before. Northeastern Plastic Surgery is here to help. We will walk you through the entire process of your individual surgery and advise you on your own results and what you can expect. If you are interested in learning more about Fat Transfer Surgery, please call for a consultation today at 973-295-6565 or visit our website at www.northeasterplasticsurgery.com to learn more!
