Fat Grafting (Fat Transfer)

Restoring Volume Naturally

One of the most significant advances in modern plastic surgery has been the ability to carefully harvest a patient's own fat from one area of the body and transfer it to another.


Unlike synthetic fillers or implants alone, fat grafting uses your own living tissue to restore youthful contours while simultaneously improving body contour at the donor site.



Fat grafting has become an important part of both cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery and has been incorporated into Dr. Branch's practice for well over a decade.

Cosmetic Applications

Fat grafting can often improve or complement procedures such as


  • Facial rejuvenation
  • Facelift surgery
  • Breast augmentation (composite augmentation)
  • Breast asymmetry
  • Correction of contour irregularities
  • Revision surgery
  • Selected body contouring procedures


The goal is soft, natural volume that becomes part of your own body.

Procedure

Fat shifting techniques from Bangor Plastic and Hand Surgery can be applied to a range of procedures, both surgical and non-surgical.

  • Breast Reconstruction

    Fat grafting has transformed many aspects of breast reconstruction.


    In selected patients, transferred fat can improve contour irregularities, soften implant edges, improve the quality of radiated tissue, and restore volume following lumpectomy or mastectomy.


    For some women with smaller breasts, staged fat grafting may even provide an alternative to more extensive flap reconstruction.


    Each patient's treatment plan is individualized according to her cancer treatment, anatomy, and reconstructive goals.

  • Composite Breast Augmentation

    One of the most exciting cosmetic applications is combining breast implants with fat grafting.


    This "composite augmentation" combines the reliable volume of implants with the natural softness and contour provided by your own tissue.


    In selected patients, fat grafting can improve cleavage, soften visible implant edges, camouflage implant rippling, and enhance overall breast shape while also improving contour at the fat harvest site.

  • Facial Fat Grafting

    Youthful faces are defined not only by smooth skin but also by healthy facial volume.


    As we age, fat is gradually lost from the cheeks, temples, and other areas of the face.


    Fat grafting can restore these contours while complementing facelift or eyelid surgery to create a softer and more natural rejuvenation.


    Because only small amounts of fat are required, donor fat can usually be harvested through tiny incisions with minimal additional recovery.

Looking Toward the Future

For more than a decade, Dr. Branch has incorporated fat grafting into cosmetic and reconstructive surgery because of its ability to restore natural volume using the patient's own tissue.



Today, ongoing clinical research is exploring additional regenerative applications of fat grafting in carefully selected patients. While these emerging treatments continue to be scientifically evaluated, cosmetic fat grafting remains one of the most valuable tools for restoring natural contour and volume.

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