Hand Fat Transfer In Gainesville, FL
Between handshakes, typing, lifting, cooking, and the dozens of other tasks we do each day, we use our hands quite a lot. Because of this frequent use, hands tend to age more quickly than other body parts. Fortunately, with structural fat grafting, Dr. David Mateo de Acosta can smooth, contour, and restore the appearance of worn or aging hands. Patients throughout Gainesville and North Florida choose Dr. David Mateo de Acosta for personalized hand rejuvenation procedures and natural-looking cosmetic results.
What Is Hand Fat Transfer?
Hand fat transfer is a cosmetic procedure that restores lost volume to aging hands using purified fat harvested from another area of the body. The treatment helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, tendons, and veins for smoother, younger-looking hands.
Through targeted liposuction, body fat is removed from a patient’s donor site. This is typically the arms, thighs, or buttocks. Next, this harvested fat is purified and injected for fuller hands.
Turn back the years on your hands with professional hand fat transfer. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with Dr. David Mateo de Acosta, a board-certified plastic surgeon highly experienced in advanced fat grafting.
What Are The Benefits of Hand Fat Transfer?
Hand fat transfer is a highly sought after procedure. Some of the benefits of hand fat transfer are:
- Restored volume in aging hands
- Reduced appearance of veins and tendons
- Smoother, firmer-looking skin
- Natural-looking rejuvenation using your body’s own fat
- Long-lasting results
- Minimal downtime and recovery
Frequently Asked Questions About Hand Fat Transfer
Ideal patients for hand fat transfer include:
- Patients with arthritis, thin hand skin, or prominent-looking veins and tendons
- Candidates without medical conditions that would complicate the healing process
- Patients undergoing other rejuvenating and anti-aging treatments, including face lifts
No, hand fat transfer is not a painful procedure and it generally takes less than an hour to complete.
Hand fat transfers only require a small bit of fat, sometimes as little as 10 ml. This means that patients on the thinner side can still be eligible for hand fat transfer.
During your consultation, you can expect Dr. David Mateo de Acosta to look at the volume of your hands and potential harvesting areas. At this point, Dr. David Mateo de Acosta will determine if hand fat transfer is appropriate in your case. Your consultation is a great opportunity to ask questions and share concerns.
On the day of your surgery, Dr. David Mateo de Acosta will mark both the donor and graft sites. These markings will serve as a surgical guide. The fat will be harvested from the donor site through high-powered liposuction. Then, the fat will be placed through a centrifuge to remove unwanted contaminants such as blood or oil. This refined fat is then carefully injected into the back of the hands for a uniform look.
Most patients return to normal daily activities within a few days after hand fat transfer. Mild swelling, bruising, and redness are common and usually resolve within several weeks.
Pain medications or a cold compress can be used to manage any symptoms. We recommend that patients stay hydrated and avoid strenuous tasks or heavy lifting after the surgery is complete. A compression garment, provided for free during your consultation session, should be worn to minimize swelling and promote healing. Patients are expected to return the next day for a follow-up appointment.
Results from hand fat transfer can last for several years. The fat that survives six months post surgery is usually considered permanent. While some of the transferred fat is naturally reabsorbed by the body, the remaining fat cells can provide long-lasting volume restoration with proper aftercare and healthy lifestyle habits.
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Hand fat transfers boost patient confidence and help bring back a youthful glow to their hands. If you’re a Gainesville patient interested in improving your look with this quick and painless procedure, call Dr Tyrone’s office today to schedule an appointment.