Treatment
Fat Graft
Transfers your own fat to restore volume and soften contours.
Surgery Evidence: High
Duration
60–120 min
Downtime
High (1–2 weeks)
Main Effect
Adds natural-looking volume; some resorption is expected.
Tip
Great for natural volume; plan for downtime and consider staged sessions if needed.
What it is
Fat is harvested from one area, processed, and transferred to target areas to restore volume.
Key Benefits
- Natural volume
- Uses your own tissue
- Can improve softness of contours
Typical Plan
Sessions
1 session (sometimes staged)
Interval
staged after 3–6 months if needed
Maintenance
case-dependent
Results
When visible
immediate (final after swelling settles)
Peak
2–3 months
Longevity
long-term (varies by retention)
Who it’s for
Best for
- Volume loss
- Natural-looking fullness goals
- Those preferring autologous material
Not ideal for
- Those unable to take downtime
- Active infection
- Uncontrolled medical conditions
Comfort & Safety
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia and/or sedation (clinic protocol)
Pain level
★★★★ ☆
Common reactions
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Soreness at donor and target sites
Rare risks
- Infection (rare)
- Fat necrosis/lumps
- Asymmetry
Contraindications
- Active infection
- Uncontrolled medical conditions
- Smoking may reduce retention (clinic guidance)
* Information is general guidance. Final suitability and protocols depend on in-person assessment.
Aftercare
First 24 hours
- Rest
- Follow compression/garment guidance if provided
- Avoid heat
First week
- Avoid intense exercise
- Keep sites clean
- Follow clinic check-ups
Avoid
- Smoke (if possible)
- Sauna/steam early
- Massage the area early unless instructed
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