Fat Grafting
Facial and body volume naturally reduces with age, weight changes, or certain medical conditions. Loss of volume can lead to hollow cheeks, under-eye depressions, thinning lips, or uneven body contours. Restoring lost fullness in a natural way can significantly improve overall appearance and confidence.
Understanding the Basics
What Is Fat Grafting?
Fat grafting, also known as fat transfer, is a procedure in which fat is gently removed from one part of the body (such as the abdomen or thighs), purified, and then carefully injected into areas that require volume enhancement. Because the fat used comes from your own body, it integrates naturally with surrounding tissues.
This technique is commonly used for facial rejuvenation, breast enhancement, correcting contour irregularities, and improving scars. The goal is to achieve soft, natural-looking fullness while maintaining body balance and proportion.
Common Areas Treated with Fat Grafting
Fat transfer can be used in multiple areas to improve volume, smooth contours, and enhance natural proportions. The treatment is highly versatile and is planned based on individual needs, facial structure, or body contour concerns. Each area is approached carefully to maintain harmony and natural balance.
Facial Rejuvenation
Restoring volume in cheeks, under-eyes, temples, jawline, and lips for a youthful appearance.
Breast Enhancement
Adding subtle volume or improving contour irregularities after surgery.
Hand Rejuvenation
Improving volume loss in hands to reduce visible veins and tendons.
You May Be Suitable for Fat Grafting If:
Fat grafting is ideal for individuals looking for natural volume restoration without synthetic materials. Suitability depends on available donor fat, overall health, and the area that needs enhancement. A proper consultation helps determine the most effective approach for balanced and long-lasting results.
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Loss of Facial Volume
You notice hollow cheeks, sunken under-eyes, or thinning facial features due to aging or weight loss.
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Desire for Natural Enhancement
You prefer using your own body tissue instead of synthetic fillers or implants for subtle, long-lasting results.
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Contour Irregularities
You have uneven areas or depressions caused by injury, surgery, or previous procedures.
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Stable Weight and Good Health
You are medically fit and have adequate donor fat available for safe harvesting and transfer.
What to Expect from Fat Grafting
Fat grafting is a carefully planned procedure that combines fat removal and precise volume restoration in a single session. Understanding the process, recovery, and gradual results helps patients feel confident and prepared. Each step is personalized to ensure natural integration of transferred fat and long-lasting contour improvement.
Fat is gently harvested using liposuction from selected donor areas.
The fat is purified and strategically injected into the target area.
The procedure duration varies depending on treatment zones.
Immediate improvement in fullness with gradual settling over weeks.
Natural-looking enhancement as the fat integrates with tissues.
Long-lasting results once the transferred fat stabilizes.
Mild swelling or bruising in donor and treated areas may occur.
Gradual healing over a few weeks.
Follow-up visits ensure proper recovery and optimal results.
Fat grafting requires precision in both fat harvesting and placement to ensure smooth, natural-looking results. An experienced plastic surgeon understands how much fat to transfer, where to place it, and how to maintain facial or body balance without overcorrection.
Dr. Shraddha Deshpande focuses on detailed planning and refined injection techniques to ensure even distribution and long-term integration of the grafted fat. Her approach prioritizes safety, symmetry, and natural enhancement personalized to each individual.
True enhancement should feel natural and refined. Fat grafting allows us to restore volume using your own tissue, creating soft, balanced results that complement your unique features.
FAQs
Common Questions About Fat Grafting
We understand that choosing an aesthetic procedure comes with questions. Here you’ll find clear, honest answers to help you understand the treatment and what to expect.
A portion of the transferred fat survives permanently once it establishes blood supply. While some fat may be absorbed initially, the remaining fat provides long-lasting results.
The treatment is performed under anesthesia for comfort. Mild soreness or swelling in both donor and treated areas may occur temporarily.
Yes, fat grafting is a natural alternative to synthetic fillers for volume restoration, offering longer-lasting results in many cases.
The required amount depends on the treatment area and the level of enhancement desired.
Tiny incisions are used for fat harvesting, and they usually heal with minimal visible scarring.
Yes, fat grafting is often combined with liposuction or other cosmetic treatments for comprehensive contouring.
Book Consultation to Restore Volume The Natural Way
If you are looking for natural-looking enhancement using your own body tissue, fat grafting may be the right option for you. Book a consultation to explore personalized treatment options tailored to your goals.
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