Fat Transfer: Am I a Good Candidate?
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If you are like so many people, there are parts of your appearance that you want to enhance. You want to sculpt your facial features by adding more volume here and there. It could be your cheekbones. Maybe you want to make your lips look nice and plump. Perhaps you want to smooth out some of the lines on your face. A fat transfer can help you to make your goals a reality. You can take fat from somewhere on your body and put it to good use. In that case, find out if a fat transfer is right for you.
You Need to Have a Supply of Unwanted Fat to Spare
In order for a fat transfer to work for you, you need to have a supply of fat that can be harvested. For example, look at your thighs, your abdomen, your upper arms, and your buttocks. These are all good sources of fat that can become something amazing.
Give Yourself Volume Where You Need it Most
You might need volume in certain areas of your face in order to achieve a younger-looking appearance overall. Your excess fat can give you back the fullness of your youth. If you are plagued by wrinkles, injections of your fat can smooth those lines away with a lasting filler. Your own fat is effective for a lip enhancement as well. All you need to do is have a simple fat removal procedure performed on an area where there is a good supply of fat. You can have more confidence after this procedure.
Talk to Our Plastic Surgeon About a Fat Transfer
If you are serious about a fat transfer, our plastic surgeon has answers to your questions. Set up your first appointment at Chase Lay MD in San Jose, CA to discuss the possibility. Your figure will be evaluated to make sure you have excess fat. If you do, our surgeon can discuss the procedure and how your unwanted fat can be targeted in order to use it as a way to transform a targeted area on your face. Contact us today to set up your consultation!