Fat Transfer in Multiple Areas in New Orleans, LA
In the realm of advanced cosmetic procedures, fat transfer has become increasingly popular due to its ability to naturally enhance the body and face. Unlike fillers or implants, fat transfer can recontour many areas by removing fat from one location and adding it to another.
Whether you want to restore youthful fullness to your face or enhance your curves, fat transfer is a versatile, natural, and long-lasting solution. Dr. Khoobehi tailors the amount of fat removed and injected according to each individual’s needs and goals, making it highly customizable. Because your own fat is used, there’s no risk of allergic reaction or rejection, making it a safer alternative to dermal fillers or implants.
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Average Cost
$1,500 – $7,000
Recovery Time
1 Weeks
Average Procedure Time
2-3 Hours
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What Is Fat Transfer?
Fat transfer, also known as fat grafting or fat injection, is a cosmetic procedure in which fat is harvested from one part of the body and injected into another to add volume, smooth contours, and plump skin. The fat is usually taken from areas with excess, unwanted fat and carefully injected into the body or facial area(s) needing augmentation.
What Can Be Achieved With Fat Transfer?
One of the best things about fat transfer is that it addresses two concerns in one procedure: fat removal and volume enhancement. This two-for-one solution is a comprehensive approach to body contouring and facial rejuvenation.
- Fat Removal and Enhancement: Fat transfer removes fat from areas where it is unwanted and injects it into areas that need volume. This approach is a more comprehensive solution for body contouring and facial rejuvenation, as it allows patients to achieve multiple aesthetic goals in one procedure.
- Natural-Looking Results: One of the best advantages of fat transfer is the natural appearance of its results. The injected fat integrates with the surrounding tissues to create soft, natural contours.
- Long-Lasting Results: Fat transfer provides long-lasting and sometimes permanent results compared to fillers, which are temporary and require repeated treatments. While some of the injected fat may be reabsorbed by the body, the remaining fat cells will assimilate with the surrounding tissue.
- Safe Augmentation: Since fat transfer uses your own fat, there is zero risk of rejection or allergic reaction. The procedure is safer than fillers or implants, which carry the risk of complications such as infections, or in breast implants, rupture and capsular contracture.
Another benefit of fat transfer is that it’s a minimally invasive procedure requiring no significant incisions or extended recovery time.
What Are My Multiple Fat Transfer Options?
Fat Removal through Liposuction
By using liposuction to remove fat, the body will appear more fit and defined, with many patients appreciating this part of the procedure as much as the volume restoration they can achieve.
Common fat removal sites include the following:
- Abdomen
- Back
- Flanks (love handles)
- Hips
- Thighs
One or more of these areas can be contoured with liposuction while the harvested fat can be injected into others needing additional fullness.
Injecting Fat for Volume and Contour Enhancement
Once the fat is removed and processed, it can be injected into the predetermined areas with volume loss due to weight loss, pregnancy, aging, or other factors. Fat transfer provides long-lasting, natural-looking results, while fillers are temporary, and implants can lead to an artificial or distorted appearance.
Common areas where fat is injected:
- Face: Fat transfer can add youthful volume to the cheeks, smooth out under eye hollows, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
- Breasts: Fat transfer can be used instead of implants for breast augmentation.
- Buttocks: The Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is a fat transfer procedure that shapes and enlarges the buttocks using the patient’s fat.
- Hands: Fat transfer can add volume to the hands and make them look more youthful by reducing the appearance of veins and tendons.
How Can I Combine Fat Transfer With Other Procedures for the Best Results?
While fat transfer is always combined with liposuction, it can also be added to the following surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures:
- Facelift Surgery: To add volume during surgical facial rejuvenation
- Breast Lift Surgery: For additional fullness when addressing sagging breasts
- Breast Implant Removal: To replace volume loss due to breast explantation
- Traditional Breast Augmentation: Fat transfer can be used to cover breast implants and prevent rippling when insufficient natural tissue exists.
Call (504) 779-5538 and allow Dr. Khoobehi to create a personalized treatment plan that combines fat transfer with other treatments for customized plastic surgery results in New Orleans.
Am I a Candidate for a Fat Transfer to Multiple Areas?
Individuals who desire the removal of stubborn fat pockets, as well as the addition of volume in areas that have lost youthful fullness, may be candidates for fat transfer to multiple areas.
Ideal candidates for fat transfer are:
- Non-smokers in good general health
- Free from infection, rashes, or sores in the areas of fat removal or injection
- Aware of the procedure’s benefits and limitations, with realistic expectations for their results
- Looking for a natural, long-lasting solution using their own fat rather than synthetic fillers or implants
How Is a Fat Transfer Performed?
Our face, breast, and body procedures are designed as holistic solutions to improve our patients’ physical, mental, and overall wellness. During this procedure, fat is removed from the donor sites via liposuction. Using a vibrating technique is gentler than other fat harvesting methods and causes less damage to the cells.
This approach also allows for the complete separation of fat, which is prepared and slowly transferred into the area(s) where shape, volume, and recontouring are desired.
- You will visit Dr. Khoobehi for an exam and in-depth consultation to discuss your various cosmetic concerns and goals.
- You will complete any necessary pre-operative testing and schedule the procedure.
- You will prepare for this minimally invasive surgery by showering and fasting as directed.
- Local anesthesia can be used at Dr. Khoobehi’s accredited surgical suite when the treatment area is small.
- For larger areas, general anesthesia is used, and the fat transfer procedure is performed at an accredited surgical center.
- Small incisions are made to allow the liposuction cannula to remove the fat from one or more areas, and after this portion of the procedure is complete, the incisions are closed with one or two sutures.
- The fat is purified and injected into the areas targeted for enhancement.
This procedure can last between two to three hours, after which you will be observed in a comfortable recovery area, given postoperative instructions, and discharged to a friend or family member to be driven home.
Dr. Khoobehi is known for his personalized approach and expertise when performing fat transfer to multiple areas. He works closely with each patient to develop a treatment plan that meets their specific needs to ensure the best possible outcome.
How Much Is Fat Transfer to Multiple Areas in New Orleans, LA?
The cost for fat transfer will vary and depends on the size of the areas being treated and how much fat is removed and transferred. However, average costs for fat transfer to multiple areas range from $1,500–$7,000. Dr. Khoobehi is proud to offer financing for fat transfer through CareCredit®, Alphaeon® Credit, and PatientFi.
How Long Is Recovery After Fat Transfer?
Swelling and bruising at both the removal and injection sites are normal and will usually subside in a few days to a week. However, recovery times depend on several factors, including the number of areas undergoing liposuction and the amount of fat being transferred.
After your fat transfer procedure, you will be required to wear compression garments to help the body adjust to its new shape. Dr. Khoobehi recommends LPG® endermologie® treatments (postsurgical massage) be received at least five times after surgery, which helps reduce swelling and increase circulation.
When Will I See My Lipo and Fat Transfer Results?
Liposuction results can take up to six weeks for final results to be revealed, as swelling will take time to subside. The outcome of the augmented areas will appear soon after the procedure, but volume will decrease gradually as excess fat is transferred to compensate for reabsorption.
Scarring is generally minimal with fat transfer procedures since liposuction incisions are so small, and the final results are natural, beautiful, and long-lasting.
Why Choose Dr. Khoobehi for Your New Orleans Fat Transfer?
Dr. Kamran Khoobehi has pioneered many surgical techniques used by plastic surgeons worldwide and has been named one of Newsweek’s Top 50 Plastic Surgeons in the United States. He is dedicated to helping his patients achieve their physical, emotional, and overall wellness goals.
Fat Transfer FAQs
How long do fat transfer results last?
Fat transfer results can last many years, and while the body may absorb some of the fat cells in the first few months, the remaining fat cells can last forever. To maintain the best results, maintain a stable weight and follow Dr. Khoobehi’s post-op instructions. In some cases, the treated areas may require touch-up procedures.
When can patients resume normal activities after fat transfer to multiple areas?
Patients usually resume normal activities within five to seven days, but strenuous exercise should be avoided for four to six weeks. Wear your compression garments as prescribed and follow your surgeon’s post-op instructions.
How much fat do I need for fat transfer, and can I harvest from multiple areas?
The amount of fat needed for transfer depends on the areas being treated and the amount of volume you want to add. Generally, you’ll need enough fat to meet your aesthetic goals. During your consultation, Dr. Khoobehi will assess your body and determine the best areas to harvest fat based on your individual needs.
Are there any risks or complications associated with fat transfer to multiple areas?
As with any surgery, there are some risks that may include:
- Infection is rare but can occur at the donor or injection site.
- Bruising and swelling are common side effects and usually subside within a week or two.
- Fat absorption may occur, which can result in less volume than expected.
- Asymmetry may result if the fat is not distributed evenly.
- Fat necrosis is rare but may cause lumps or hard spots in the treated areas.
Interested in a Fat Transfer to Multiple Areas in New Orleans?
If you want to learn more about your New Orleans, Louisiana, fat transfer options, contact our office at (504) 779-5538 and schedule a consultation with Dr. Kamran Khoobehi or fill out our online contact form.
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