FAT: Lose it with Lipo / Use It with Fat Transfer at Iteld Plastic Surgery

n the quest for effective body contouring with minimal downtime, two procedures stand out: liposuction and fat transfer. These complementary techniques not only help in removing unwanted fat but also, if needed, you have to opportunity to use it to enhance other parts of your body. 

Here we explore how you can lose fat with lipo and use it with fat transfer to achieve your desired look.

Liposuction: Say Goodbye to Stubborn Fat

Liposuction, shortened to lipo, is a popular procedure aimed at removing fat from specific areas of the body. It’s particularly effective for those stubborn pockets of fat that resist diet and exercise.

About the Lipo Procedure

• Under sedation or anesthesia, I make small incisions in the target area and insert a thin tube called a cannula. This cannula is used to suction out the fat cells, resulting in a more sculpted and defined contour.
• Common areas for lipo include, but aren’t limited to, the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, arms, and neck.
• Post-surgery, patients may experience swelling and bruising, but these typically subside within a few weeks. The results are usually visible once the swelling goes down, revealing a smoother and more proportionate body shape.

Fat Transfer: Enhance Your Curves Naturally

While liposuction effectively removes fat, fat transfer allows you to put that fat to good use elsewhere in your body. This procedure involves my taking the fat I remove during lipo and inject it into areas where you want more volume or enhanced contour. 

About Fat Transfer

• After I remove the fat via liposuction, it is purified and prepared for injection. I then strategically inject the fat into the requested area(s).
• Fat transfer can be used for facial rejuvenation, breast augmentation, hip dip, and enhancing the buttocks (commonly known as the Brazilian Butt Lift), and other areas as well. It provides a natural-looking enhancement, as the fat is from your own body.
• Recovery times can vary depending on the extent of the procedure. The results are typically long-lasting, with a portion of the transferred fat integrating permanently into the new site, providing a natural and subtle enhancement.

The Benefits of Combining Both Procedures

Many patients just want or need lipo. After all, they have no place they want to add fat. But for others, combining the two offers a comprehensive approach to body contouring goals. You can enjoy a more sculpted, youthful, and balanced appearance. Whether you’re looking to refine your silhouette or add natural volume to your curves, these procedures combined together provide a versatile and effective solution.

• Dual Benefits: You benefit from reducing unwanted fat in one area while enhancing another, creating a balanced and proportionate appearance.
• Minimally Invasive: Both procedures are minimally invasive compared to traditional surgeries, with smaller incisions and quicker recovery times.
• Natural Results: Since fat transfer uses your own fat, the results look and feel more natural compared to fillers or implants.

What’s Right for You?

Ideal candidates need to be in good health, have realistic expectations, and for the combined procedure, need enough fat to transfer. 

If you’re considering liposuction and/or fat transfer, we recommend you consult with us. We assess each patient’s individual needs, discuss your goals, and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan. We will work with you to help you make an informed decision. Please contact our experienced patient coordinators at [email protected]  to schedule a confidential consultation, call 312.757.4505 , or use our contact form . 

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