Ideal candidates for fat grafting are generally in good overall health, have realistic expectations, and are seeking volume enhancement or contouring in areas where fat grafting is suitable. Dr. Johnson will assess your candidacy during a consultation.
The Changing Face of Beauty
Fat grafting is a cosmetic surgical procedure in which fat is removed from one part of the body and transferred to another to add volume, improve contours, or correct asymmetry. Common areas for fat grafting include the cheeks, lips, nasolabial folds, and hands.
Request an appointment with Dr. Johnson and her team at our luxurious, state-of-the-art office on Eighth Avenue to learn more about fat grafting in Fort Worth.
Fat Grafting Highlights
Consultation Required:
Yes
Downtime:
1 week
Sessions Needed:
1
Results Duration:
5 to 15+ years
What Can Fat Grafting Treat?
Fat grafts use fat cells sourced from your own body, so the treatment is all-natural and safe. It offers long-lasting contouring results and numerous benefits, including:
- Increased facial volume
- More voluminous lips
- Youthful appearing hands
Why Choose 817 Surgical Arts?
Complimentary Consultation
We empower our patients to make their own surgical decisions. By requesting a free consultation with Dr. Johnson, you’ll have the information you need, at no cost.
No-Pressure Environment
Choosing to have surgery is an important decision that only you can make. We will never pressure you to make choices you aren’t ready for when planning your fat grafting in Fort Worth, TX.
Triple Board-Certified Surgeon
Dr. Emily Johnson is a triple board-certified facial plastic and cosmetic surgeon who maintains memberships in various professional associations within the plastic surgery community.
Expectations
Fat grafting adds volume to areas of the body lacking in fullness, such as the face or hands, by filling in depressions, wrinkles, or areas of asymmetry. Unlike some other fillers, fat grafting provides natural-looking, long-lasting improvements to your body’s contours.
How is Fat Grafting Performed?
Step 1: Consultation
To determine if you’re a candidate for fat grafting in Fort Worth, Dr. Johnson discusses your desired results. She also reviews your medical history, completes a physical exam, and may order blood tests or other diagnostic testing. She then customizes a fat grafting procedure to match your aesthetic goals. To prepare for the procedure, arrange for someone to drive you home afterward.
Step 2: Procedure
During fat grafting, you receive local anesthesia with a sedative to relax you or general anesthesia to help you fall asleep. Dr. Johnson uses a small hollow tube (cannula) to extract fat from areas of your body containing excess fat cells. She then prepares the removed fat for injection into your face, lips, or other areas. The surgeon carefully injects the fat in precise amounts to achieve the desired results.
Step 3: Recovery
After the procedure, follow Dr. Johnson’s detailed aftercare instructions. Get plenty of rest and avoid strenuous activity until given permission to return to regular activities. You might wear compression garments on the liposuctioned areas of your body. You may notice temporary redness, tenderness, or swelling at the treatment sites. Avoid placing pressure on areas of your body containing fat grafts during the healing process.
Fat Grafting FAQs
We take the cells from areas with excess fat, typically the stomach or thighs. We use a method that limits damage to the cells, so they can be transferred to laugh lines, hollows under the eyes, sunken cheeks, or other areas of the face or body that have lost volume.
Yes! Fat grafting can be combined with other cosmetic procedures such as facelifts, neck lifts, eyelid lifts, or other cosmetic surgeries to achieve more comprehensive results. Dr. Johnson can discuss whether combining procedures is appropriate for your specific goals and circumstances.
The amount of downtime following fat grafting can vary depending on the extent of the procedure and the areas treated. Generally, patients can expect some swelling, bruising, and discomfort immediately after surgery, with recovery typically taking a couple of weeks.
The longevity of fat grafting results can vary from person to person. While some of the transferred fat may be reabsorbed by the body, a large portion typically remains permanently. However, maintenance procedures may be necessary over time to maintain the desired results.
Fat grafting is generally considered safe when performed by a qualified and experienced surgeon like Dr. Johnson. However, as with any surgical procedure, there are risks and potential complications that should be discussed beforehand.
Testimonials
Dr. Johnson was very personable and easy to talk to. She never talked over me and took the time to explain how best to address my needs and concerns. I additionally appreciated she discussed my medical history to make sure I was a candidate for surgery. I’m very pleased with how knowledgeable, professional, and personable she is. I trust her completely.
Coyet M.
Dr. Emily Johnson is very professional, kind and though in her assessment and explanations on procedures. Following my procedure she checked on me after hours to make sure I was recovering without any issues.
Deb M.
About 817 Surgical Arts
Dr. Johnson and her team at 817 Surgical Arts believe in empowering individuals to unveil their natural beauty through communication and education to help them achieve their goals.
We perform fat grafting either at a surgery center, hospital, or on-site at our state-of-the-art medical office in Fort Worth. Call 817 Surgical Arts or request an appointment to learn more.
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