Facial Fat Transfer
In Chicago & Glenview, IL
Chicago Aesthetics Surgery & Med Spa in Chicago & Glenview, IL is led by Dr. John D. Rachel, MD, FACS, a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is quadruple board-certified.
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Fat Grafting
- What Is Fat Grafting?
- Before & After Facial Fat Grafting
- Fat Grafting compared with Dermal Fillers
- Fat Grafting is an effective method for adding volume in these areas
- How is a Fat Transfer Procedure Performed?
- What is the Cost of Fat Grafting?
- Schedule a Consultation
- Why Choose Chicago Aesthetics Surgery & Med Spa
- Fat Grafting FAQs
- Chicago Aesthetics Reviews & Testimonials
What is
Fat Grafting?
Fat grafting is a surgical procedure that uses fat harvested from one area of the body to enhance the size and shape of another area of the body. This surgical body contouring procedure can be used to add a subtle amount of volume to the face or to add large amounts of volume to the buttocks to enhance the overall appearance of a person’s figure. At Chicago Aesthetics Surgery & Med Spa, we offer fat grafting in Chicago.
What Is
Fat Grafting?
For the face, fat works similarly to dermal fillers (such as Juvederm, Restylane, etc.) to plump lips and cheeks, smooth wrinkles, and fill hollows and folds. The results may be much longer lasting than some fillers. Fat grafting is an excellent way to decrease unwanted fat in one area of the body and enhance volume and shape in another during the same operation. The procedure is performed without major incisions and leaves minimal postoperative scars.
Before & After
Facial Fat Transfer Results
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Fat Grafting
compared with dermal fillers:
- Fat is a natural, living filler
- Fat grafting will not cause an allergic reaction
- Fat grafting is safe and cost-effective
- Fat can be more permanent than manufactured fillers
- Most patients have abundant stores of fat available
- Grafted fat can become permanent living tissue
Fat Grafting is an
effective method for adding volume in these areas:
- Eyes: to correct hollows under the eye and fill the “tear trough”
- Face: Temple, cheek, forehead wrinkles, around the mouth, lips, laugh lines, jowls, jawline, and chin
- Scars: to fill depression from acne, trauma, or surgery
- Hands: to fill wrinkles and depression on the backs of hands due to aging
- Buttocks: to give a more pronounced, and rounded appearance
- Liposuction: to fill defects from overly aggressive liposuction procedures
How is a
fat transfer procedure performed?
Fat is harvested from one part of your body, washed and purified, and then carefully reinjected with specially designed instruments into the areas that need augmentation. It may be necessary to repeat the fat grafting procedure several times to achieve the desired result. Fat grafting can be explained as a three-stage process: (1) harvesting (2) purification and transfer and (3) placement.
Harvesting: The area selected for fat removal will be injected with a local anesthetic. Dr. Rachel will then create a small incision in the area for fat removal and, using a sterile technique, insert a cannula connected to a syringe to carefully extract fat (liposuction).
Purification and transfer: Once enough fat is obtained from the donor area, the fat will be processed to prepare the fat cells for transfer to small syringes that will be used for fat injection.
Placement: The area designated to receive the graft will then be prepared. The fat is then transferred to the site with the use of specialized instruments to an appropriate degree of augmentation. This process is repeated until the desired correction has been achieved.
Your fat grafting in Chicago will be performed in Dr. John D. Rachel’s surgery center located on North Shore.
What is the
Cost of Fat Grafting?
The cost of your fat grafting in Chicago can be discussed during your consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. John Rachel. The price of your fat grafting will be based on the amount of fat that needs to be harvested and the amount of work required to attain your desired results. Our team can also go over the financing options available to you.
Contact Us
Schedule a Consultation
If you are interested in fat grafting and would like to know if you are a good candidate for the procedure, constant Chicago Aesthetics Surgery & Med Spa today to schedule your cosmetic surgery consultation with Dr. John D. Rachel, a Quadruple Board-certified cosmetic surgeon. Dr. Rachel will go over the details of the procedure and answer any questions you may have about fat grafting in Chicago.
Why Choose
Dr. Rachel
You want a clear recommendation, realistic expectations, and results that still look like you. At Chicago Aesthetics Surgery & Med Spa in Chicago and Glenview, we start with an anatomy-led plan based on your goals. We’ll tell you what we think will work, what won’t, and why. We explain your options in plain language, including what we would not recommend, so you can feel confident with your decision.
Dr. John D. Rachel, MD, FACS is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is quadruple board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, and the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery. He completed residency training in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at Wayne State/Detroit Medical Center and a Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at the Beeson Cosmetic Surgery Institute. He has been in practice since 2001, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and has published peer-reviewed research in facial plastic surgery and skin rejuvenation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Facial Fat Grafting
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