Fat Transfer

Benefits of Fat Transfer

The two primary benefits of a fat transfer are that it takes fat from one area of the body and adds it to another. This means that Dr. Mohamed can strategically contour and tone specific areas by removing fat while enhancing and adding volume to another. 

Additionally, fat transfers are more natural (since they use your own fat), less invasive, require minimal downtime, and result in little scarring. 

Other benefits of a fat transfer focus on how this innovative treatment can be used to help patients achieve their cosmetic goals. Fat transfers can: 

• Minimize fine lines and wrinkles 
• Restore lost volume to the cheekbones or under the eyes
• Add volume to the lips 
• Precisely target certain areas with excess fat 
• Contribute to an hourglass figure by adding fat to the boobs and buttocks region (without using artificial implants)
• Smooths out depressions in the stomach, breast, or face caused by previous plastic surgery or medical procedures
• Improve the appearance of scars
• Help you attain a more youthful appearance 

Is Fat Transfer Right for Me?

Many cosmetic procedures can boost your self-esteem and provide better body contours. Fat transfer, or fat grafting, is safe and minimally invasive, and you can enjoy both long-lasting and natural-looking results. 

An ideal candidate for a fat transfer procedure is in good health and has adequate donor sites to acquire the fat from with no circulation problems. It is also helpful to be a nonsmoker to have a smoother surgical procedure and faster recovery. 

If you would like to know if a fat transfer or another type of body contouring procedure is right for you, please contact our practice. 

The Fat Transfer Procedure

At Carolinas Faces, Dr. Mohamed utilizes an autologous fat transfer, which takes excess fat from one area of the body and places it into an area where more volume is desired. This procedure is also commonly referred to as fat grafting or fat injection. 

During the fat transfer procedure, fat cells are removed with liposuction at a donor site on the body. The fat is then separated from other fluids, such as blood, before being injected into the desired area. Since your own tissue is used, this cosmetic surgery technique is very natural, and there is no risk of rejection.

Why Should I See an Experienced Surgeon?

While there are countless cosmetic surgeons you could go to for your fat transfer, it is best to choose a board-certified cosmetic surgeon with years of experience who can deliver long-lasting, predictable results. 

Our surgeon, Dr. Waheed Mohamed, holds both a dental and medical degree. He is board-certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) and the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS). These prestigious certifications ensure that Dr. Mohamed treats everyone with the utmost respect, safety, and compassion. 

It is both Dr. Mohamed’s goal—and the goal of everyone at our practice—that you achieve elevated confidence and self-esteem through safe and effective cosmetic treatments.