How Long Does a Fat Transfer Last With ProSculpt™?
Are you curious about transferring fat from one part of your body to another? This revolutionary treatment is quickly growing in popularity. It’s an exceptional way to remove unwanted fat pockets and transfer them to areas of your body where they can enhance your physique. But how long does a fat transfer last? Is moving fatty tissue from one part of the body to another safe?
If you’re thinking about getting a fat transfer but still have a lot of unanswered questions, you’ve come to the right place. This guide answers some of the patient’s most common questions when considering this world-class body contouring treatment. Read on to discover what a fat transfer is, how it works, whether you’re a good candidate, and how long a fat transfer typically lasts per treatment area.
What Is a Fat Transfer?
If you’re like most people, you probably have some areas on your body you’re perfectly satisfied with and others you’re not. It’s natural for the human body to collect fat in certain places, even if you’re lean and fit overall. Unfortunately, trying to “spot-reduce” fat in problem areas with specific workouts or diets is usually ineffective.
But what if you could transfer unwanted fat from certain parts of your body to other parts where it would actually look good? What if you could enhance desired features with fat taken from some of your worst problem areas? It turns out you can, with a fat transfer!
As the name suggests, a fat transfer with ProSculpt™ involves removing fat from one part of the body and grafting it into another part. The state-of-the-art technology is minimally invasive compared to other popular surgical fat removal and body augmentation treatments.
Benefits of a Fat Transfer
Now that you know what a fat transfer is, you may be wondering, “Is fat transfer safe, and can it really benefit me?” Generally, fat transfer surgery is safe. However, working with a skilled surgeon with plenty of experience performing this treatment is crucial. An experienced surgeon can help you get the best outcome from your procedure. Here are some of the top benefits this treatment can offer:
- Remove excess fat from practically any area on the body
- Augment desired areas of the body, such as the breasts, buttocks, and face
- Reduce the appearance of wrinkles or saggy skin in fat-transfer areas
- Repair damage after breast cancer
- Enhance or provide an hourglass shape
- Repair facial scars
- Achieve the shape you want without synthetic implants
One of the most appealing aspects of a fat transfer is that it can help you achieve the shape you want without using synthetic implants. Instead, you simply use the natural fat cells within your body to contour and add volume to desired body parts. You’re less likely to experience unwanted side effects or implant rejection because you’re dealing with your body’s natural tissues.
Popular Fat Transfer Areas
Some of the most popular fat transfer areas include the breast, face, and buttocks. But how long does fat transfer last in your face, breast, or butt? Learn more about what to expect from a fat transfer in these popular areas.
Fat Transfer for the Breast
The breast is the most popular area to get a fat transplant. Many people want to improve the size, shape, or symmetry of their breasts without taking the risks of traditional implant surgery. Some people may not respond well to the synthetic materials used to encase traditional implants. Using your own fat, on the other hand, may decrease the likelihood of your body rejecting the augmentation or experiencing unwanted side effects.
How Does a Fat Transfer for the Breast Work?
During a fat transfer to the breast, a skilled surgeon removes fat cells from one or more other parts of the body. Then, they purify the fat before injecting it into the breast tissue. This results in an augmentation that looks and feels like natural breast tissue. It may sound too good to be true, but your breasts really do get larger while problem areas on the body get smaller!
How Long Does Fat Transfer to Breast Last?
A fat transfer to the breast can potentially deliver lifelong results. However, fat transfer longevity may vary based on factors such as the patient’s lifestyle choices, overall health, natural aging processes, and weight fluctuations. Approximately 70% of the transferred fat cells may survive long-term, while the rest are typically reabsorbed by the body. The longevity of your results depends mainly on how much of the transplanted fat your body reabsorbs.
In the first three months after your procedure, your body will reabsorb some of the transferred fat. The rest will adhere to the existing breast tissue. Therefore, you’ll be able to see your final, long-term results approximately three months after treatment. Keep your weight stable and maintain a healthy lifestyle to enjoy the results of your breast fat transfer for as long as possible.
Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation vs Traditional Breast Implants
Does fat transfer to the breast last as long as a traditional breast augmentation? Yes, and even longer. Breast augmentation with fat transfer yields lifelong results in most cases. Traditional breast implants, on the other hand, need replacement every 10 to 20 years.
Besides the long-lasting results, fat transfer breast augmentation also looks and feels more natural than traditional breast augmentation. It also offers the dual benefit of enhancing the appearance of the breasts while simultaneously removing unwanted fat from other body parts. Traditional breast augmentation doesn’t do this.
However, it’s important to note that breast implants offer a more predictable size increase. Since some of the transplanted fat tissue gets absorbed by the body during a fat transfer, it can lead to variability in results.
Related Reading: A Deep Dive: Fat Transfer to Breasts Pros & Cons
Fat Transfer for the Face
What is a fat transfer for the face, and why might someone want it done? The face is one of the first parts of the body that shows visible signs of aging. As you grow older, your collagen levels start to decrease. This can cause parts of the face to lose volume and look sunken and wrinkled.
A fat transfer to the face can enhance facial contours and volume. It can also plump up wrinkled areas and reduce visible signs of aging.
How Does a Fat Transfer for the Face Work?
During a fat transfer for the face, a surgeon harvests fat from an area like the thighs or abdomen. Then, after purifying the fat, they inject it into desired areas of the face. Some of the most popular fat transfer areas in the face include the under-eye areas, cheeks, and lips.
How Long Does Fat Transfer Last In Your Face?
Fat cells transferred to the face can last a lifetime once established. Within the first six months, some of the fat cells will adhere to the facial tissues, while others will become reabsorbed by the body. The cells that successfully adhere should remain in place for decades or longer.
Facial Fat Transfer vs a Surgical Facelift
Fat Transfer for the Butt
What is a fat transfer for the butt, and how can it improve your physique? Many people long for a curvier, more dramatic booty. They may try to achieve the shape they want by spending hours each week performing various glute exercises. Unfortunately, not everyone is genetically inclined to have large buttocks. That’s where a fat transfer can come into play.
How Does a Fat Transfer for the Butt Work?
A fat transfer for the butt (also commonly known as a Brazilian Butt Lift), enhances the booty by injecting your own body fat into it. Your surgeon first removes fat from the thighs, abdomen, or anywhere else you don’t want it. Then, they purify it and inject it into the buttocks. This leads to a larger, more shapely booty.
How Long Does Fat Transfer Last in the Butt?
As with fat transfers to other parts of the body, a fat transfer to the butt can last decades or even longer. Your body will naturally absorb some of the fat, but the rest will adhere to the surrounding tissues and remain in place permanently.
Fat Transfer (Brazilian Butt Lift) vs Butt Implants
We’re often asked about the differences between fat transfer BBLs and implants, with a fat transfer to the butt, you don’t need to worry about placing synthetic implants into your body. Many people experience complications from traditional butt implants, but a fat transfer uses the fat cells from your own body. Therefore, you’re less likely to experience complications.
Related Reading: 5 Things to Know about Fat Transfer from Stomach to Buttocks
Augment Your Favorite Features With a Fat Transfer
It’s easier than you may think to get the shapely body of your dreams with a fat transfer. If you’re ready to contour your body while slimming down stubborn fat pockets, we are ready to help. Contact us at (425) 600-6711 to schedule your fat transfer consultation.
About the Author
I'm Dr. Brian Scott, a board-certified surgeon devoted exclusively to plastic surgery of the face and neck. A lifelong perfectionist, I continuously strive to refine my craft. I earned my undergraduate degree at Brigham Young University before receiving a scholarship to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, where I graduated with honors and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. I completed my residency at Oregon Health & Science University, earning the top state research award, then pursued a coveted facial plastic surgery fellowship in New York City under the country's leading specialists. I've authored over 26 peer-reviewed publications and regularly lecture at national conferences. I believe specialization is the foundation of true expertise, which is why my practice focuses solely on face and neck procedures from facelifts and rhinoplasty to eyelid surgery and neck contouring. When I'm not in the operating room, you'll find me rock climbing, snowboarding, or hiking the mountains of the Pacific Northwest.
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