Fat Injections
Serving patients in Avon, Farmington, and Greater Hartford, CT
Restore Volume Naturally
Why Choose Youthful Images for Fat Injections?
Youthful Images Total Aesthetics Center is the premier plastic surgery and aesthetics center in Connecticut's Greater Hartford and Farmington Valley areas. Led by experienced plastic surgeons, our team has the expertise to perform precise fat grafting, delivering natural-looking enhancements with minimal downtime. They have extensive experience and use the most advanced fat graft and autologous fat transfer techniques, with training from institutions where the technique was developed, to ensure optimal results.
Fat grafting involves harvesting excess fat from where you don't want it and then placing those fat cells where you do. Whether you want to experience facial rejuvenation with facial fat grafting, augment the breasts, or enhance your curves elsewhere, we tailor each procedure to your unique needs.
Fat Injection at a Glance
- Duration: 1-3 hours, depending on the area treated
- Downtime: Minimal, typically 1-2 weeks
- Results Last: Several years with proper care
- Areas Treated: Face, breasts, buttocks
- Anesthesia: Local or general, depending on the extent of the procedure
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For Fuller Contours
What are fat injections?
Fat injections, also known as fat grafting or fat transfer, are surgical procedures that involve removing excess fat from one area of your body. The fat is then purified and strategically injected into areas that need volume or contouring. This minor surgical procedure is similar to dermal fillers in that it is commonly used to enhance the face, breasts, or buttocks. Since the fat injected comes from your own body, it provides natural results with no risk of allergic skin reactions.
Facial & Body Rejuvenation
What is the fat injection procedure like?
The fat transfer cosmetic procedure begins with liposuction to remove fat from a donor area, such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks, typically under local anesthesia. The fat harvested from the donor area is purified to remove any impurities or damaged cells. The harvested fat is then injected into the target area using fine needles to create a smooth, natural contour. This technique allows precise sculpting, restoring volume with grafted fat while maintaining a soft and natural look.
Natural Body Sculpting
What conditions do fat injections address?
Fat injections are ideal for patients seeking to correct add volume, improve contour, or enhance the appearance of specific body areas.
The procedure can treat:
- Facial Volume Loss: Add volume to areas such as the cheeks, nasolabial folds, smile lines, under the eyes, and jawline
- Breast Enhancement: The breast procedure offers a subtle increase in breast size or improves breast symmetry
- Buttock Augmentation: Enhances the size and shape of the buttocks with natural results
Natural-Looking Volume
What areas of the body can fat injections address?
Face: Restores volume to sunken cheeks, under-eye hollows reduce wrinkles, and improves overall facial contour
Breasts: Adds subtle, natural volume for breast enhancement or improves breast asymmetry
Buttocks: Sculpts and volumizes the buttocks for a fuller, shapelier appearance
Sculpt and Rejuvenate
What are the benefits of fat injections?
Fat injections offer several benefits over traditional fillers or implants, including:
- Natural Results: Uses your own fat for a soft, natural look
- Long-Lasting: Results can last for years with proper care
- Minimal Scarring: Tiny incisions for fat harvesting result in minimal scarring
- Body Contouring: Liposuction from donor areas helps to sculpt the body, creating a slimmer appearance
Our advanced fat transfer techniques use your body's own fat to provide natural, long-lasting results, giving you a rejuvenated and youthful appearance.
Enhance Your Look, Naturally
Am I a candidate for fat injections?
You may be a good candidate for fat injections if you:
- Have volume loss in the face, breasts, or buttocks
- Desire natural-looking enhancement without synthetic fillers or implants
- Have sufficient fat stores in other areas of your body for transfer
- Are in good overall health and have realistic expectations
Schedule Your Consultation
Ready to enhance your appearance with natural-looking fat injections? Contact Youthful Images Total Aesthetics Center in Avon and Farmington, CT, to schedule your consultation and discover how this advanced technique of cosmetic surgery can help you achieve your aesthetic goals.
A Safe, Long-Lasting Option
Fat Injection Recovery
The recovery process following fat injections is typically smooth and manageable. Mild swelling, bruising, and discomfort in the donor and treatment areas may occur, but these symptoms subside within a few days to a week. Most patients can resume light activities within a few days of fat injection procedures and return to normal activities after a recovery period of one to two weeks.
To ensure that patients achieve optimal results, following all post-procedure care instructions is important, including avoiding pressure on the treated areas and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Achieve Youthful Contours
Fat Injection Results
Results from fat injections become visible once swelling subsides and the injected fat has integrated with your natural tissues. You can expect final results in a few months, with the added volume lasting several years. Unlike temporary fillers, fat injections offer long-term enhancement, making it a popular choice for patients seeking lasting improvements in facial or body contours.
Fat Injections
Frequently Asked Questions
With proper care, fat injection results can last several years as the transferred fat integrates naturally with the surrounding tissue.
Most patients experience minimal discomfort, with minor swelling as the procedure is typically performed under local or general anesthesia. Prescribed pain medication can manage any post-procedure soreness.
The amount of fat required varies depending on the treatment area. Your plastic surgeon will determine the appropriate amount based on your goals during your consultation.
Fat injections can be combined with other procedures, such as facelifts, breast augmentation, or body contouring, for desired results.
