About Fat Grafting

Fat Grafting

In many circumstances, one's own fat can be removed from one area (such as the abdomen or thighs) and then injected into the subcutaneous tissues elsewhere to achieve the same effect as fillers (like Restylane or Juvederm). The effects may be much longer lasting, or even permanent, depending on the quality of the fat tissue and how it is handled. In the face, this can provide significant rejuvenation around the eyes and lips (see lip augmentation). In other areas of the body, "autologous" (meaning, from your own body) fat grafting can be performed to fill dimples and provide extra soft tissue (e.g., the "Brazilian butt lift").