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FAT GRAFTING Do you wish your cheeks were plumper but your booty slimmer? What if your belly fat could help you go up a cup size? Well, it can. It’s called fat grafting, or fat transfer, a technique used to move fat from one part of your body to another. Let’s break it down. Fat transfer is a three-step process that starts with liposuction, removing fat from an area you don’t want it such as the abdomen, hips, or thighs. Then, the fat goes through a purifying process to remove damaged cells and other impurities. Lastly, the fat is reintroduced into the body into an area of your choosing— commonly the butt, boobs, hands, or face. Not everyone is an ideal candidate for this procedure. First, your body must have enough excess fat on it to be used. Doctors also want to manage expectations, ensuring your beauty goals are achievable with a fat transfer procedure. And, as always, health matters. Candidates for the procedure must be in generally good health and are typically nonsmokers. At McNemar Cosmetic Surgery in Tracy, the most popular fat transfer procedures are the following:
Brazilian Butt Lift This procedure results in rounder buttocks without the addition of synthetic implants.
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Breast Reconstruction – If you’ve had a full or partial mastectomy, fat transfer could be the best answer for reconstructing your breasts.
Cosmetic Enhancement for the Face/Hands If signs of aging are showing on your face and hands such as sagging skin or sallow cheeks, fat transfer can be used to give these parts of the body a youthful boost and a fuller look.
Lip augmentation Plump lips are in and you can give your kisser a boost with fat grafting. Recovery from a fat transfer procedure isn’t typically too strenuous but it does vary depending on both the patient and the procedure. Procedures are typically on an out-patient basis so you are able to go home the same day. Some of the above listed procedures can be done in office without general anesthesia, which means patients not only go home the same day, but also recover faster. Then, expect about a week for soreness and bruising to go down. After you heal, the incisions should be barely visible or not visible at all. However, this is still a cosmetic procedure and your body will need time to heal. Dr. McNemar recommends taking one week off of work to recover and waiting three to four weeks to resume most workout routines. SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION: MCNEMAR COSMETIC SURGERY 2160 W. Grant Line Rd., #250, Tracy (209) 834-0626 McnemarCosmeticSurgery.com
