Fat Transfer (Fat Shifting)

The Safe, Natural Solution For Volume Loss

Over time, the loss of fat and volume in the face robs many people of their youthful appearance. Fat transfer, also referred to as fat injection, micro-lipoinjection and facial fat rejuvenation, is a safe and natural approach that provides dramatic results for improving volume loss. It may be used to treat sunken temples, hollow cheeks, deep frown and smile lines, thin lips, a small chin, acne and trauma scars, skin depressions and more.

Fat transfer is a relatively simple, safe, in-office procedure in which fat is removed from an area of excess, such as the patient's buttocks, abdomen, or thighs, and then re-injected into the face, hands or buttocks. The procedure takes 2 to 3 hours to complete and is performed with a local anesthetic applied to both the donor and recipient sites.

Fat Transfer using your own natural body fat, is usually done in combination with advanced liposuction, there is no allergic risk, and the results can be permanent! 

Advantages of fat transfer

• Non-surgical office procedure using your own natural body fat
• All natural method among today’s cosmetic procedure options
• The fat is treated & by injection is used to sculpt needy body areas
• No allergic risk, long-lasting or permanent results
• Employs today’s new advanced methods & smaller refined instruments
• Defies aging by restoring youth & beauty – Naturally
• Achieves softer, smooth, completely natural looking results!

Stem Cell Enhanced Fat Transfer

Fat transfer has been in use for several years and works very well to replace lost volume in several areas of the body.  It is natural since it comes from your own body and is why many people prefer it over older options. 

Now we can enhance fat transfer even more by including “stem cells” in the process.  The stem cells used are not the controversial embryonic stem cells.  They are naturally occurring regenerative cells contained within our own natural fat, and may increase the effectiveness of a fat transfer by creating an enhanced natural blood supply to that area.  Fat transfers, in and by themselves are fabulous and get amazing, long lasting results…but adding stem cells to the process may increase the benefits even more. You can choose the method you think is right for you.

Stem cells offer the following benefits when injected:

• Stem cells grow new blood vessels to nourish the fat
• Release anti-inflammatory agents to aid healing
• Generate and release growth factors that tighten and rejuvenate skin
• A cutting edge option used around the world today

Dr. Andre Berger is always one of the first Southern California physicians to offer his patients the newest, most advanced…yet safest treatment options available.

 

At Rejuvalife, Dr. Berger uses the BodyJet™ AquaShapeFT™ LipoCollector for the removal of body fat for use in fat transfer procedures and for plumping other areas of the body that you want to have sculpted and rejuvenated. With this process, the fat is extracted using a small sterile syringe and light suction. This avoids damage to the fat cells and ensures their superior quality. Once the fat cells are removed, a smaller gauge hypodermic needle is used to re-inject the fat under the skin to fill or plump the desired areas. No stitches are required.

Safe, simple, no incisions, no downtime

The recovery after fat transfer is minimal. Most patients are able to return to work and their normal routine the very next day. Dr. Berger’s patients walk-in for their treatment and they walk-out after their treatment!  He uses only non-invasive procedures that require only local anesthesia, no cutting and no stitches.  Many times patients return to work the next day

Dr. Berger is a leader, pioneer and expert in non-surgical cosmetic options that defy aging and old, aggressive traditional methods. He is an expert in Fat Transfer and all liposuction and body sculpting techniques and recommends this procedure as part of a holistic approach to health and beauty. His clients travel from around the globe to seek his expertise, because they trust him. He uses only non-surgical, minimally invasive procedures, yet he achieves maximum results. He has innovated and pioneered many advanced techniques, in this field, which he also teaches to other physicians and surgeons.  He personalizes every treatment plan to precisely meet your needs and achieve your realistic goals. You can trust your face and body to this expert!

Dr. Berger will not use aggressive, traumatic methods.  He only offers today’s best alternatives to replace yesterday’s aggressive, traditional methods.

Fat transver vs. Other soft tissue fillers

Dr. Berger knows there are a number of soft tissue fillers, such as Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Sculptra and Artefill available today for improving facial areas with deep lines, creases, folds and other depressions.  These are wonderful products that do restore facial volume effectively with amazing results.  However, they are not right for everyone. There may be risk for allergic reaction and the results are not permanent. 

Seeing is believing! Visit our Online Gallery for before and after photos of fat transfer.

Video about the procedure