Can Fat Be Transferred to the Outer Thighs? (photo)

Fat transfer (or fat grafting) is the process of performing liposuction in one area of the body and injection of the processed fat into another area. This process can be implemented for both cosmetic and reconstructive purposes. The most common cosmetic uses are in facial...

We have been studying the effects of different processing techniques of fat grafts using 3D photography to measure the long term take in the face.  We compared the amount of fat take using centrifuge processing and Puregraft (a filtration technique which uses washing in a closed membrane...

 Small irregularities can occur in the short term following fat transfer to the face.  I typically advise patients to gently massage the area.  Steroid injections can prove useful in some cases.  The overwhelming majority of these bumps and lumps disappear over time. ...

I have used several techniques to treat cheeks that have hollowed: Fat Transfer - a surgical procedure; long lasting Cheeklift / Facelift - a surgical procedure; possibly insufficient for hollowed cheeks Radiesse filler - amongst the longest lasting...

I would not recommend having a resurfacing procedure after a fat graft.  I have many patients who come to me after having many different types of light and energy based procedures who have significant fat atrophy as a result of these procedures.  Their stories can be found on real self...

Most cases of fat transfer will stabilize at about 3 months, though in some patients a bit of rebound expansion can occur at up to 6 months. Weight change [loss or gain] can change the appearance of the face as well, as that fat will enlarge and shrink as well. And as we age, we will...