If you’re looking for a more natural way to enhance or restore volume in your face, breasts, or body, fat transfer may be the right option. This advanced procedure uses your own fat—typically harvested from areas like the abdomen or thighs—to add subtle volume where it’s needed most. In Palm Beach Gardens, Dr. Thomas Pane offers fat transfer as a versatile solution for patients who want long-lasting, natural-looking results without implants or synthetic fillers. This approach allows you to enhance contour while refining other areas of your body through liposuction.
About Fat Transfer
Fat transfer, also called autologous fat transplantation or micro-lipoinjection, is performed by plastic surgeon, Dr. Thomas Pane in Palm Beach Florida to plump up facial features with a patient’s own fat. It is a popular alternative to other wrinkle treatments. Fat transfer to the face is a safe, natural, non-allergenic procedure designed to recontour your face and can provide definition to your cheeks and chin. It can also be used to correct facial deformities. Since fat transfer uses your own fat cells, you can never have an allergic reaction, because it’s from your own body.
With fat transfer it is possible to have fat liposuctioned from your thighs and then transferred to any area of your body. Reinjected fat lasts longer in larger areas of non-movement, so it is very successful for the correction of sunken cheeks because this area does not move as often. Fat transfer can also correct atrophic aging of the hands and post-surgical and post-traumatic defects. Although fat transfer to the breasts was previously avoided, new research has shown this to be safe and an effective way to enlarge the breasts in patients with the correct anatomy who do not wish to use breast implants. Patients with breast implants can also receive fat grafting to enhance their results or to enhance the soft-tissue volume and fullness of the breasts.
How Is the Fat Transfer Procedure Done?
Fat transfer is performed in our office on an outpatient basis. Both the area from which the fat is taken and the treatment site are anesthetized with a local anesthetic. Using a small needle attached to a syringe, fat is removed from a donor site where your fat is most tightly packed, such as your abdomen or your buttocks.
Once removed, your fat is processed to remove excess fluids and then reinjected using another needle, which is placed just under your skin beneath the wrinkle. This process may be repeated until the desired correction has been achieved.
What Are the Benefits of Fat Transfer?
- Fat transferred to the face can last as long as three years.
- Fat transfer can be very cost effective when combined with another procedure.
- There’s no chance of an allergic reaction.
What Can I Expect After My Fat Transfer?
After our physician performs a fat transfer, patients are up and around immediately. Any discomfort following the procedure can be controlled with medication. Some swelling at the treatment site may last up to 36 hours. There may be some bruising, which can be covered with make-up. Your initial injection should last up to 6 months. For results that will last years, patients usually receive 3 – 4 treatments over a 6 month period.
Why Choose Dr. Thomas Pane for Fat Transfer
Dr. Pane brings decades of surgical experience and dual board certification to every fat transfer procedure. His precise technique and eye for proportion ensure that volume is added in a way that complements your natural anatomy. You’ll receive honest guidance, a customized treatment plan, and clear expectations about how fat transfer works—including how much fat may survive after transfer and what touch-ups, if any, might be needed.
Whether you’re enhancing your face, breasts, or buttocks, your outcome is designed to blend seamlessly and age gracefully. Patients across Palm Beach Gardens and West Palm Beach choose Dr. Pane for his attention to detail, personalized care, and commitment to results that look and feel authentic.
Ready to Explore a More Natural Approach to Enhancement?
If you’re interested in fat transfer as a way to enhance your features using your body’s own fat, expert guidance can help you decide if it’s right for you. Contact Dr. Thomas Pane in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, by calling +1 561-422-4116 to schedule a consultation and learn more about your options.