- Enhance Volume Naturally with Fat Transfers
- How Does Fat Transfer Work?
- Who is a Candidate for Fat Transfer?
- What Can I Expect During My Fat Transfer Procedure?
- Recovery & Results
- What Alternative Procedures Are There to a Fat Transfer in Jacksonville, FL?
- Why Choose PVPS for Your Fat Transfer in Jacksonville, FL?
- Fat Transfer Reviews
- Get In Touch
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Enhance Volume Naturally with Fat Transfers
Fat transfers are often considered for patients who want more volume and fullness to certain areas without implanting foreign materials (like silicone or saline) in their bodies. The board-certified surgeons of Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery use advanced medical techniques to adequately harvest, purify, and inject fat so that you can achieve the youthful look you desire.
How Does Fat Transfer Work?
Using liposuction, fat is suctioned from an area of the body where fat can be spared. The most popular areas are the stomach, thighs, hips, back, and upper arms. This fat is then purified and transplanted into hollow or flattened areas of either the buttocks, breasts, or both. This procedure continues to be popular among patients because it offers little risk and little downtime while delivering great results.
Who is a Candidate for Fat Transfer?
If you’re interested in fat transfer in the Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach, and Fernandina Beach, FL area, you may be the ideal candidate. Those who make the best patients for this procedure are those who:
- Are unhappy with the size, shape, or asymmetry of their breasts/buttocks
- Have enough body fat in other areas to use for the procedure
- Are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- Are non-smokers in overall good health
- Have realistic expectations for what fat transfer can accomplish
- Fully understand the fat transfer procedure, risks, recovery, and what to expect
What Can I Expect During My Fat Transfer Procedure?
During your consultation, your surgeon will discuss what donor sites will be the most suitable and desirable for fat removal.
A fat transfer is considered an outpatient procedure and is performed at an accredited surgical facility. In the majority of cases — especially where larger injection areas are concerned — general anesthesia will be used.
During surgery, fat is removed from the donor site using a cannula. This site is typically the stomach, thighs, hips, back, or upper arms. The fat is then separated and purified so that only the healthy fat tissue remains for transplantation. The fat is placed in a syringe and transferred to the transfer site. Your surgeon will simultaneously massage the area so that the fat settles where it needs to in order to create a satisfactory, smooth shape and contour. Multiple injections are usually needed.
Recovery & Results
Recovery After Fat Transfer?
After the procedure, the fat removal areas (as well as the injection sites) may be swollen and red. This will subside in a short time.
If you’ve had a fat transfer for the buttocks, you’ll most likely be able to return to work within 10 to 14 days. For most patients, the hardest part of recovery is the effect the procedure will have on sitting and sleeping.
For about two weeks, you may not be able to sit down “properly”, and you should avoid sleeping on your back during this time as well. Many patients find that a donut pillow is helpful.
Recovery from breast fat grafting is minimal. Patients are typically able to resume sedentary work in one week. Everyone will heal differently, but swelling, bruising, and tenderness usually subside within a few weeks. A protective bra will need to be worn for one week, and then you can wear a soft bra without an underwire.
The best way to heal properly from a fat transfer procedure is to closely follow the home care instructions that we provide.
Your Fat Transfer Results
When performed by an experienced plastic surgeon, a fat transfer can result in an enhanced appearance that can last for years. While some of the fat will be reabsorbed back into the body, a skilled fat transfer surgeon will understand the proper mechanism behind creating a result that will last.
In addition, there are new modern techniques available to help lengthen the life of the transferred fat cells. (Platelet-rich plasma is an example of this. When added to the transferred fat, it can increase cell survival. This is a therapy that is still being studied.)
A fat transfer typically results in long-lasting fullness. However, because a portion of the transferred fat will be re-absorbed into the body over time, some of the results may diminish. The good news is that a fat transfer can be performed again very easily, resulting in additional body contouring and enhancement..
What Alternative Procedures Are There to a Fat Transfer in Jacksonville, FL?
While fat transfer in Jacksonville, FL, produces great results for many patients, there are alternatives that some may consider. Luckily, the market for injectables is wide and diverse. An injection such as Botox® may produce the results some patients desire — especially where wrinkle correction is concerned. For patients desiring more volume, there are countless dermal filler products that offer many different choices and options. Some fillers (including collagen and hyaluronic acid) offer temporary outcomes while the heaviest of fillers, PMMA, offer lasting results.
Why Choose PVPS for Your Fat Transfer in Jacksonville?
At Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery (PVPS), we specialize in fat transfer procedures, offering a personalized approach to help you achieve natural-looking, enhanced contours. With multiple locations, five board-certified plastic surgeons, six Advanced Aesthetic Practitioners, and seven skin health specialists, we cater to both surgical and non-surgical aesthetic needs across Northeast Florida.
Serving Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach, and Fernandina Beach since 1993, PVPS has built a strong reputation for exceptional care and expertise. If you’re interested in exploring what a fat transfer can do for you, contact us to book your consultation today.
Fat Transfer Reviews
I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Sternberg. Once we started talking I knew I made the right choice in picking him. He made me feel incredibly comfortable. Especially about things I’m self conscious about. I went into the consult with 3 surgeries in mind. He was honest about what he thought I needed and surgeries I did not need. . He was candid, explained both procedures, recovery time, what results would be. Lisa (his nurse) who I met for pre op and was with me the morning of my procedure was wonderful. Surgery day went smooth well! Everyone on the operating team was kind and answered any questions I had. Ultimately I went with abdominal/hip liposuction over a tummy tuck. I could not be happier and I’m only 4 weeks post op.
I had the most incredible experience with Dr. Sternberg at Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery! From the very first consultation, he was kind, realistic, and refreshingly honest. He listened closely to what I wanted and made me feel completely comfortable throughout the entire process. His approach wasn’t about overselling procedures — in fact, he joked that I should just do squats instead of getting liposuction! That kind of candid, down-to-earth advice is rare and much appreciated.When it came to my breast implants, Dr. Sternberg did exactly what I asked for. He gave me a result that was natural and proportionate — making me feel like the best version of myself. He never pushed for anything excessive or unnatural, and I’m so thankful for that. He truly understands how to enhance your features in a way that feels right for you.I couldn’t recommend Dr. Sternberg and his team more. If you’re looking for a realistic, compassionate, and incredibly skilled surgeon, he’s the one to see!!
I just recently had Breast Augmentation, with lift and liposuction from Dr. Erez G. Sternberg YOU ARE A FANTASTIC SURGEON.. you have made my life incredibly BEAUTIFUL.. you have a BIG HEART in you and it shows in your work .. THANK U for taking such Wonderful Care of me .. I’m extremely grateful to u .. and thankful ..From the very first Consult / Briana Lahiff you were very nice and helpful with my plan I felt very comfortable and listened to and didn’t feel rushed..thank you ❤️Nurse Lisa Reuter / Pre-op appointment and surgery day getting me ready and comfortable and relaxed .. you answered all my questions and always returned my calls within an hour or less which was top notch.. Made my days 👍😃Kaitlyn Harrell / Post -op appointment you are an amazing and extremely sweet and caring person. I felt very good after u took care of me .. and happy going home feeling very good and relaxed..The whole team and staff have been above and beyond on my process through surgery.. and after care now . I never feel rushed with anyone at P.V.P.SThey show that their patients always come first ..I can’t thank you all enough for the most wonderful care and continued support you give me on this beautiful journey..YOU ALL MATTER SO VERY MUCH 💕MaryAlice Stewart
Dr Bates and the office staff are great. Everyone is very friendly.He did liposuction, fat grafting and renuvion on me and so far so good. No complications.I would recommend.
Dr Bates and the office staff are great. Everyone is very friendly.He did liposuction, fat grafting and renuvion on me and so far so good. No complications.I would recommend.
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