At the Cohen Clinic for Plastic Surgery in McLean, Virginia, we are dedicated to helping you achieve natural and beautiful results through innovative facial cosmetic procedures. One procedure is fat grafting, a versatile and minimally invasive technique that uses your body’s own fat to enhance and rejuvenate various areas. Whether you seek to restore volume to your cheeks, lips, eyelids, or other areas of your face, fat transfers offer a safe and effective solution with long-lasting results. Dr. Cohen and our experienced team are committed to providing personalized care to help you achieve your aesthetic goals.
Autologous fat grafting, also known as fat transfer or fat injection, involves harvesting fat from one area of your body and transferring it to another area that needs enhancement or rejuvenation. This procedure not only improves the targeted area but also contours the donor site, offering dual benefits. Fat grafting is commonly used to remove excess fat from the abdomen or inner thighs and add volume to the face, smooth out wrinkles, enhance facial structure, and rejuvenate aging skin.
Ideal candidates for fat grafting are individuals who desire natural-looking injected fat enhancement or rejuvenation in specific areas and have sufficient fat stores in donor sites. Candidates should be in good overall health, non-smokers, and have realistic expectations about the outcomes.
A consultation with Dr. Cohen will help determine if fat grafting is the right procedure for you and identify the best areas for fat harvesting and transfer. The fat harvested can slim certain areas, while the fat transferred can add volume. Candidates for facial fat grafting include those with excess amounts of fat tissue and those wishing to add volume to areas of the face, including the cheeks, eyelids, and lips.
The fat transfer procedure begins with administering local anesthesia or intravenous sedation to ensure your comfort. Dr. Cohen will use liposuction to gently harvest excess fat from the predetermined donor areas. The harvested fat is then purified to remove any impurities, ensuring only healthy fat cells are used for the transfer. Using fine needles or cannulas, Dr. Cohen carefully injects the purified fat into the target areas in a precise manner. The fat injections help to achieve the desired volume and contour. The fat graft procedure can take a few hours, depending on the extent of the treatment.
Recovery from fat transfer procedures typically involves some swelling, bruising, and discomfort in both the donor and treatment areas. These side effects usually subside within one to three weeks. Dr. Cohen will provide detailed post-operative care instructions to help you manage any discomfort and ensure optimal results. Most patients return to their normal activities within a week or two. The results of fat grafting are long-lasting, with many patients enjoying their enhanced appearance for years to come.
At The Cohen Clinic patients receive more than just rejuvenating surgical and cosmetic treatments. Dr. Justin Cohen takes the time to truly understand his patients and their unique goals. He gives honest recommendations and believes every result should be natural and personalized.
Nationally Certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
MEET DR. COHENIf you are considering fat grafting cosmetic surgery and would like to learn more about the procedure, the Cohen Clinic for Plastic Surgery in McLean, Virginia, is here to assist you. Dr. Cohen and his team are dedicated to providing personalized care and achieving exceptional results for each patient. Schedule a consultation today to discuss your aesthetic goals and discover if fat grafting is the right solution for you.
