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Is Fat Grafting Permanent? See if This Patient Still Has Her Curves 4 ½ Years Later…..

Is Fat Grafting Permanent? See if This Patient Still Has Her Curves 4 ½ Years Later…..

Is Fat Grafting Permanent? See if This Patient Still Has Her Curves 4 ½ Years Later…..

One of the most frequently asked questions that I get during a consult is “Is Fat Grafting Permanent?” and my answer is simple.

No cosmetic procedure is permanent, because our bodies continue to change and age over time. However, when a fat transfer procedure is performed correctly and the patient is compliant post operative, approximately 50%-70% of the fat survives and is essentially permanent. The percent that doesn’t survive is reabsorbed by the body.

Maintaining your weight after fat grafting will yield the best results. Excessive dieting and fat burning exercises will affect your fat grafting results dramatically. As you age you may lose fat in certain areas of the body and to replace that you may want to have additional fat grafting done.

The best part of my job is seeing my patients happy and looking great! The most rewarding part is when they refer me to family and friends or when they come back for an additional procedure. This patient all the way from Chicago, Illinois had 900 cc’s of fat grafted to each buttock and 200 cc’s to each hip 4 ½ years ago. We will soon be performing a breast reduction/lift so stay tuned to see her results.