Fat Transfer
in Washington DC

1) What is fat transfer?

A fat transfer, also known as fat grafting or fat injections is the removal of the fat cells from one part of your body, filtered and then used in another part of the body to augment or improve it. Though more cosmetic surgeons use fat transfer, a surprisingly number of people still don’t know this can be done.

2) Where areas of the body are fat transfers commonly performed?

Dr. Feledy performs fat transfer procedures in areas such as the:

• Face
• Body
• Breasts
• Hands
• Labia

3) How does fat transfer work?

Usually requiring local anesthesia, fat is withdrawn from the donor site using a syringe with a large-bore needle or a liposuction cannula (a thin tube). Following removal, the fat is then injected into the recipient site to restore volume and improve signs of aging.

Slight overfilling may be necessary to circumvent some of the inevitable fat re-absorption by the body. When fat is used to augment the cheeks, this over-correction may cause the face to appear abnormally fuller temporarily.

4) What happens after fat transfer?

While some fat transfer treatments require a brief recovery period, many patients resume normal activity right away. Expect some swelling, bruising or redness in both the donor and recipient sites. The severity of these symptoms will depend on the size and location of the treatment area.

Stay out of the sun until redness and bruising subsides – usually about 48 hours. In the meantime, you may use makeup with sunblock protection to help conceal your condition. In some cases, swelling and puffiness in the recipient site will last for several weeks, especially if a large area was treated.

5) How long do the fat transfer results last?

While some patients say the results last at least a year, the majority of patients find that at least half of the injected fullness disappears within three to six months. Therefore, repeated injections may be necessary. Dr. Feledy will advise you on how to maintain your results with repeat treatments. If you’d like to find out even more about how to get the best fat transfer Washington DC has to offer, contact us to set up your consultation today and see how we can help you.