Blog: Fat Transfer

Question: I’m looking into fat transfer to the breast and possibly Brazilian butt lift (BBL) or lipo body contouring. What percentage of the fat is retained in the breast and buttocks? Does working out further reduce the transferred fat? If a BBL is performed and you exercise a lot afterward, can...

When you’re considering plastic surgery, it’s important to factor recovery times into your plans. Recovery times can vary depending on overall health and procedure, and some patients may take longer to be back to 100% while others may require less time. Some Factors When Considering Recovery Time Include: Average duration of...

There’s no denying that having a shapely, curvaceous butt has become a coveted aesthetic goal in the last decade. While some people may turn to squats and other exercises to achieve their desired look, others may opt for a more immediate and long-lasting solution: buttock enhancement using fat grafting. Buttock augmentation...

Seattle Fat Transfer Hi, it’s Dr. Salemy, we’re in our office here in Seattle. We’re going to do a fun procedure today called a fat transfer to the mid-face. Youthful Cheek Volume Restored with Woman’s Own Belly Fat This is a woman who is overall happy with her appearance but has...

Clothing that decreases the appearance of an unshapely body is growing in popularity. Stores carry everything from Spanx to tunics, to slimming leggings all with the hope to help contour the body to a specific look. Another option increasing in popularity is body contouring surgeries such as fat grafting and liposuction...

For many patients, a facelift can reduce the visible signs of aging to restore a youthful appearance. When combined with fat grafting techniques, facelifts can create a natural and beautiful new look for patients who want to look and feel their best. Seattle-based plastic surgeon, Dr. Shahram Salemy gave us some...

What trends will shape facial plastic surgery in 2015? According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the number of cosmetic procedures will continue to increase in 2015 thanks to a strengthening economy, growing consumer awareness, and an increasing acceptance of the safety of today’s cosmetic treatments....

Traditionally, breast augmentation surgery involved the insertion of implants to create a fuller, rounder, breast profile. For women who wish to avoid using implants, fat transfer breast augmentation surgery, a procedure that involves removing fat from the stomach (or other) area and strategically injecting it into the breasts, has become a...

A Buttock Augmentation is an increasingly popular plastic surgery procedure employed by women worldwide to enhance and uplift their gluteal profile. Buttock augmentation or Buttock Implant is possible through the use of implants or fat transfer. Also known as the Brazilian Butt lift, this cosmetic procedure provides individuals with the shape,...

“I feel happier about myself, both physically and mentally, than I have ever before in my life…” This Thank You card came from a recent otherwise healthy patient in her early 30s who wanted more confidence in her physical appearance, specifically in the appearance of her abdomen and breasts. After consulting...

Rather than getting breast implants to increase breast size, some patients now prefer alternative breast augmentation methods, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Fat grafting is one such method and while often used for cosmetic facial procedures, butt augmentation, and breast reconstruction, it has rapidly become commonplace...

While breast augmentation with saline or silicone implants is still by far the most popular option for breast enhancement worldwide, there is a growing interest in breast augmentation using a patient’s own fat, a procedure known as fat transfer breast augmentation. Only recently has this procedure become more widely accepted, and...