What Is Fat Transfer?
Fat transfer, also known as fat grafting or autologous fat transfer, is a surgical body contouring procedure that uses your own fat to enhance volume, improve shape, and refine body proportions. Fat is gently removed from one area of the body through liposuction, purified, and strategically reinjected into areas that need added fullness or contour definition.
At Arijai Aesthetics and Wellness in San Antonio, TX, fat transfer is commonly used for patients throughout San Antonio, Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, Boerne, New Braunfels, and surrounding South Texas communities who are looking for noticeable body enhancement and sculpted, natural-looking results.
Benefits of Fat Transfer
Natural Enhancement Using Your Own Fat
Fat transfer uses your own tissue, allowing for smooth, natural-looking volume that integrates with your existing body structure.
Body Sculpting and Fat Removal in One Procedure
Unwanted fat is removed from donor areas such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, or back, then reused to enhance targeted areas.
Long-Lasting Results
Once transferred fat establishes a blood supply, it can provide long-term or permanent volume enhancement when weight remains stable.
Versatile Full-Body Enhancement
Fat transfer can be used to enhance multiple areas including the breasts, buttocks, hips, and face for more balanced proportions.
What Areas Can Fat Transfer Treat?
Fat transfer may be used to enhance:
- Breasts (natural augmentation or asymmetry correction)
- Buttocks (Brazilian Butt Lift / BBL)
- Hip dips
- Face (cheeks, temples, under-eyes)
- Hands
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I had my consultation with Dr. Balgobin and his nurse Dominique for Lipo 360, fat transfer and skin tightening, and I left knowing I had found my surgeon. Choosing the right surgeon was extremely important to me. I wanted someone with extensive experience who was also passionate about what they do, and that came through immediately with Dr. Balgobin. What impressed me most was his transparency. He listened to my body goals, explained what he could realistically achieve, and gave me his honest recommendations without overpromising. Dominique was just as wonderful ,warm, and knowledgeable and so easy to talk to. They both made the entire consultation feel comfortable and reassuring, and I never felt rushed. I came in with a lot of questions and left feeling confident and excited about moving forward. Based on my consultation alone, I’m absolutely choosing Dr. Balgobin as my surgeon. Five-star experience from beginning to end!
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How Does Fat Transfer Work?
1. Liposuction (Fat Harvesting)
Fat is gently removed from donor areas using minimally invasive liposuction.
2. Fat Purification
The harvested fat is processed to isolate healthy, viable fat cells.
3. Fat Injection and Sculpting
Purified fat is carefully injected into targeted areas to create smooth, natural contours.
Procedure Time: 1–3 hours depending on treatment areas
Anesthesia: Local, sedation, or awake anesthesia depending on plan
Downtime: Several days of light activity, with gradual return to normal routine over weeks
Results: Immediate improvement with continued refinement as swelling resolves
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do fat transfer results last?
Fat transfer results can last for years when a stable weight is maintained. Some of the transferred fat is naturally reabsorbed, while the remaining fat cells that establish blood supply provide long-term volume
Is fat transfer permanent?
It is considered long-lasting. Final results depend on how much fat survives the transfer process and individual healing factors.
What happens to the fat that doesn’t survive?
A portion of the transferred fat is naturally absorbed by the body within the first few months after treatment.
Is fat transfer safe?
Yes. Fat transfer uses your own tissue, which reduces the risk of allergic reaction or rejection. All procedures are performed with safety and precision as a priority.
Am I a Candidate for Fat Transfer?
You may be a candidate if you are in good overall health, have sufficient donor fat available, and are seeking natural body enhancement or contour improvement. Fat transfer is ideal for patients who want both fat reduction in one area and volume enhancement in another.
A consultation is required to confirm candidacy and design a personalized plan.
Why Choose Fat Transfer in San Antonio?
At Arijai Aesthetics and Wellness, we specialize in advanced body contouring procedures designed to create natural, proportional results. Our San Antonio practice focuses on refined sculpting techniques that enhance your shape while maintaining balance and harmony.
We proudly serve patients throughout San Antonio and surrounding South Texas communities