Fat Transfer
In addition to synthetic injectable fillers, Dr. Benedetti offers fat transfer for Tampa patients who want to fill in wrinkles, hollows, acne scars, and other skin imperfections. In addition, he utilizes fat transfers to add youthful volume to faces of older patients undergoing facial rejuvenation surgery, such as a face lift. Fat transfer has the benefit of using your own tissue, meaning that no allergy tests are needed and you should not experience any adverse reactions following the procedure.
The Medical Spa at Benedetti Cosmetic Surgery Offers:
- Long lasting, natural fat transfer for facial rejuvenation
- Care you can trust from Dr. Benedetti, his hand-selected certified medical aesthetician and certified laser technician
- A longstanding commitment to nonsurgical cosmetic care
- The peace of mind of a professional medical practice
- An expanded range of leading-edge cosmetic treatments
At the Medical Spa at Benedetti Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Benedetti and his entire staff focus on medical spa procedures that deliver real results. Our patients enjoy the convenience of minimally invasive treatments performed by Dr. Benedetti, a board-certified plastic surgeon and Dawn Golden, a certified medical aesthetician and Christy our Registered Nurse. To find out more about fat transfer in Tampa request a consultation today or call our office at 727-289-7119.
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The Benefits of Fat Transfer
This procedure is an ideal treatment to plump deeper layers of tissue. It is also a good choice when larger-volume facial filling is required that exceeds the limitations of synthetic injectable fillers. Though over half of the fat is reabsorbed within 6 to 12 months for most patients, a certain portion of the fat cells will remain permanently, and repeat treatments can provide additional enhancement.
The fat transfer procedure can be used to:
- Reduce wrinkles and lines such as nasolabial folds
- Plump the hollow appearance of cheeks or the area around the eyes
- Provide definition in the chin
- Correct facial deformities
Another benefit of fat transfer is that the patient's own tissue is used, which can alleviate concerns about introducing a foreign substance to the body.
How Fat Transfer Works
To begin the procedure, Dr. Benedetti removes some of the patient's own fat tissue from a donor area such as the abdomen or upper portion of the hip via liposuction. Alternatively, he can use some of the excess fat removed during a cosmetic surgery procedure like breast reduction or a tummy tuck in Tampa. He purifies these fat cells before re-injecting them into the treatment area. Small amounts of fat can be collected and transferred using only local anesthesia at both the donor and treatment sites, while general anesthesia may be needed if larger volumes of fat are being removed. Some swelling and bruising will likely occur for a few days after treatment, and any discomfort is easily controlled with medication.
Recovery after Fat Transfer
Most patients enjoy a quick recovery with only minor discomfort. Patients may have swelling and bruising for 7 to 14 days after treatment, which may occur both at the donor and treatment sites. Generally, Dr. Benedetti's fat transfer patients take a few days off from work, and he instructs patients to limit vigorous activities for at least 2 weeks. If you have a particular concern about recovery, be sure to talk that through with Dr. Benedetti during your consultation.
The Next Step
If you are interested in learning more about fat transfer or any of the other convenient medical spa services offered in our cosmetic surgery office, request a consultation online for a consultation or call our office at 727-289-7119.
