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Fat Transfer Procedures in Nashville

Achieve natural-looking volume and contour enhancement using your body's own tissue. At Southern Plastic & Reconstructive Surgical Institute (SPRSI), our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Nathan Brought, and his team specialize in fat transfer procedures that deliver beautiful, long-lasting results. Whether you're seeking facial rejuvenation, breast enhancement, or body contouring, our personalized approach ensures safe, effective outcomes that look and feel completely natural.

What Is a Fat Transfer Procedure?

A fat transfer procedure, also known as fat grafting or autologous fat transplantation, removes excess fat from one area of your body and strategically injects it into sections that need volume enhancement. This innovative technique offers a natural alternative to synthetic fillers and implants, using your own tissue to create stunning, harmonious results.

How Fat Transfer Surgery Works

The fat transfer process combines two proven techniques to achieve optimal results:

Liposuction harvest: Dr. Brought gently removes excess fat from donor areas using advanced liposuction techniques. The harvested fat is carefully processed and purified to isolate the healthiest, most viable fat cells for transfer.
Strategic injection: Using precise techniques, Dr. Brought injects the purified fat into target areas to restore volume and enhance contours. The transferred fat cells establish their own blood supply and become a part of your tissue.

Transform Multiple Areas With Fat Transfer

Dr. Brought and his team at SPRSI offer comprehensive fat transfer surgery options to address your unique aesthetic goals.

Facial Fat Transfer

Restore youthful volume and smooth away signs of aging with fat injections to the face:

Cheeks: Add fullness to hollow or sunken cheeks for a more youthful, lifted appearance.
Under-eye area: Fill tear troughs and reduce the appearance of dark circles and hollowness.
Lips: Enhance lip volume naturally without the temporary nature of dermal fillers.
Nasolabial folds: Soften deep lines between your nose and mouth for smoother facial contours.
Temples: Restore volume to hollow temples that can make you look tired or aged.
Jawline and chin: Define and contour for improved facial balance and profile.

Breast Fat Transfer

Enhance breast volume and shape naturally with fat relocation surgery:

Shape refinement: Improve breast contours and correct asymmetry for balanced proportions.
Reconstruction support: Restore volume after mastectomy or lumpectomy procedures.
Implant enhancement: Smooth edges and improve the appearance of existing breast implants.

Brazilian Butt Lift

Create a fuller, more lifted posterior with a fat transfer to the buttocks:

Volume enhancement: Add natural fullness for a rounder, more shapely silhouette.
Contour improvement: Lift and reshape for a more youthful, athletic appearance.
Hip enhancement: Create balanced, feminine curves throughout your lower body.
Natural feel: Enjoy results that look and feel completely authentic.

Hand Rejuvenation

Turn back the clock on aging hands with strategic fat injections:

Volume restoration: Plump thinning skin to reduce the appearance of veins and tendons.
Texture improvement: Create smoother, more youthful-looking hands.

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Why Choose Fat Transfer Over Synthetic Options?

When you choose a fat transfer procedure at SPRSI, you benefit from numerous advantages over synthetic fillers and implants.

Natural, Biocompatible Results

Using your body's natural fat eliminates the risk of allergic reactions or rejection. Your own tissue can help create a more authentic appearance with a soft texture. The transferred fat may also improve skin quality.

Long-Lasting Enhancement

Once the transferred fat establishes a blood supply, it becomes a lasting part of your tissue. The enhanced areas age naturally along with the rest of your body. Unlike temporary fillers that require repeated treatments, fat transfer provides lasting results.

Dual-Benefit Body Contouring

Remove unwanted fat from specific areas while adding volume where desired. Fat transfer helps you achieve multiple aesthetic goals in a single procedure. For a comprehensive transformation, Dr. Brought ensures a customized approach and helps combine procedures.

Your Fat Transfer Journey at SPRSI

We go beyond the services offered by traditional fat transfer surgeons. Dr. Brought and his experienced team guide you through every step of your fat transfer surgery with personalized care and attention.

Step 1: Comprehensive Consultation

Your journey begins with a thorough consultation where Dr. Brought:

Understands your aesthetic concerns and desired outcomes.
Assesses your health, skin quality, and available donor fat.
Reviews the areas that can benefit from fat transfer techniques.
Discusses realistic results, recovery timeline, and long-term outcomes.
Addresses all concerns about the fat transfer process and what to expect.

Step 2: Personalized Surgical Plan

Dr. Brought creates a customized treatment plan that includes:

Identifying optimal areas for fat harvest based on your body composition.
Determining the amount of fat needed to achieve your desired results.
Discussing other treatments like tummy tucks or facelifts if desired.

Step 3: The Fat Transfer Procedure

On the day of your surgery, here's what you can expect:

You'll receive local or general anesthesia based on the extent of your procedure.
Dr. Brought performs gentle liposuction to collect fat from predetermined donor sites.
The harvested fat is purified to ensure only the healthiest cells are used.
Using specialized cannulas, Dr. Brought carefully places fat in multiple layers for optimal survival.
Tiny incisions are closed with absorbable sutures, resulting in minimal scarring.

Step 4: Recovery and Results

Here are a few aspects to expect during your recovery:

Compression garments on donor sites help reduce swelling and support healing.
Most patients resume light activities within a few days.
Initial swelling typically subsides in a couple of weeks.
You can see your complete transformation in several months as the transferred fat fully integrates.

Be sure to maintain a stable weight to preserve your beautiful results.

Are You a Candidate for a Fat Transfer?

Ideal candidates for fat transfer procedures at SPRSI typically have:

Good overall health
Adequate donor fat
Stable weight
Non-smoking status
Realistic expectations

Why Choose SPRSI for Your Fat Transfer Surgery?

When you select SPRSI for your fat transfer procedure in Nashville, you benefit from exceptional care and expertise.

Board-Certified Excellence

Dr. Nathan Brought is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive training in advanced fat grafting techniques. His numerous affiliations and years of experience performing successful surgical procedures have earned him a reputation for creating natural-looking results. Dr. Brought combines technical precision with artistic vision, ensuring your enhancement looks harmonious and proportionate.

Holistic Care

At SPRSI, we take a comprehensive approach to your care. Dr. Brought and his team provide guidance on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle factors that support optimal healing and long-lasting results. We believe in honest communication and realistic planning, ensuring you understand exactly what fat transfer surgery can and cannot achieve.

Patient-Focused Experience

Whether you have questions before surgery or concerns during recovery, you can reach Dr. Brought directly. Our compassionate team is dedicated to making your experience comfortable, private, and stress-free from your first consultation to your final follow-up.

Begin Your Natural Enhancement Journey Today

Ready to discover how fat transfer surgery can help you achieve your aesthetic goals naturally? SPRSI makes it easy to get started with personalized consultations and comprehensive care. Contact SPRSI today to request a consultation online to discuss your fat transfer options with Dr. Brought.

FAQs

Just in case you have a question about an area we haven't covered yet, here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about fat transfer procedures.

Q: Where will my fat transfer procedure take place?

A: Your fat grafting procedure may be performed in an accredited hospital, a free-standing ambulatory facility or an office-based surgical suite. It is usually performed as an outpatient procedure with most patients sent home the same day after a short observation period.

Q: Is the fat transfer procedure painful?

A: While the pain associated with the procedure is usually mild, you will experience some short-term discomfort afterward which should be easily managed by oral pain medications. Speak with your doctor about any considerable pain or concerns about pain management.

Q: Why should I choose fat injections over other dermal fillers?

A: Fat injections may provide the safest and most natural-looking results. Since synthetic fillers contain substances that your body's immune system can reject, there is a much greater chance of having an adverse reaction. Using the body's own natural tissue eliminates the chance of an allergic or adverse immune reaction.

Q: How do I choose the right surgeon for my fat transfer procedure?

A: Be sure to choose a board-certified plastic surgeon, who has extensive experience in fat transfer procedures with positive results and with whom you feel comfortable. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) has provided a list of questions you can use to help choose a plastic surgeon who is right for you.

Contact us Today

Dr. Nathan Brought serves patients in the Franklin, Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga, Tenn. region. For more information about fat grafting, or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Brought, contact SPRSI.

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*Updated June 19th, 2017

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