Fat transfer uses your own fat to augment areas lacking in volume. Learn about the process, cost, recovery, and more. Complimentary consultations are available at Joshua B. Hyman Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in New York.

1. JOSHUA B. HYMAN, M.D.
FAT
TRANSFER
FAQ

2. What
is fat
transfer?
Some patients choose fat transfer as
a natural alternative to implants and
dermal fillers!
Fat transfer, or fat grafting, uses
your own fat to augment areas that
are lacking in volume.

3. How
does it work?
Fat transfer is a multi-step procedure that involves:
1. Extracting fat via liposuction
2. Purifying it in a centrifuge
3. Re-injecting it into the area of concern

4. What are the
treatment areas?
Breast Buttocks
(Brazilian Butt Lift)
Face

5. It's crucial to have enough excess fat to
transfer. Very thin patients may not be
ideal candidates.
Fat transfer is appropriate for most
adults in good overall health.
Is it right
for me?
Schedule a complimentary
consultation at our practice to find out
if fat transfer is right for you.

6. What can you expect
after fat transfer?
Most activities can be resumed within several days, though
patients often take a week off work due to swelling and bruising. It’s
normal to experience mild soreness at the donor and injection sites.
You'll need to avoid strenuous exercise and be careful not to put
pressure on the treated area.

7. What are the
side effects?
Fat transfer has few side effects when
performed by a skilled provider.
One non-safety issue is that the body
may fail to take up the grafted fat stores,
requiring an additional procedure.
There's no risk of allergic reaction
since your own fat is used!

8. The final outcome of fat transfer is
permanent.
How long
does it last?
Keep in mind that transferred fat isn't
immune to the natural aging process
or weight fluctuations.
Fat cells that survive the process live
on as part of your body in the area
they were injected.

9. What does it
cost?
The price of fat grafting varies
depending on the specifics of the
surgery.
Factors that impact cost include the
amount of fat being transferred and the
number of procedures required to
achieve the desired result.
Flexible payment and financing
options are available!

10. Start Your
Journey
COMPLIMENTARY
CONSULTATION
742 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021
212-517-5157
Joshua B. Hyman M.D.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery