Lip Fat Transfer In Gainesville, FL
Compared to lip fillers, lip fat transfer is a natural volume rejuvenation technique.
Fat transfer involves the removal of excess fat from a donor site. This fat is then purified and injected into the lips, creating plumper, rounder lips that make a statement.
The strategic placement of fat into the lips makes for a sultry, flirty pout that you can feel confident in. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with Dr. John W. Tyrone and Dr. David Mateo de Acosta.
Who’s A Good Candidate For Lip Fat Transfer?
Ideal patients for lip fat transfer include:
- Patients who feel that their lips are thin or have lost volume
- Patients looking to restore facial symmetry and balance
- Those looking to achieve a more defined cupid’s bow
- Patients who are non-smokers
- Those with realistic expectations for the procedure
- Patients without medical conditions that would complicate the healing process
What To Expect During The Procedure
In total, the procedure only takes between an hour and an hour and a half to complete. Because the fat is harvested from the patient’s body, there’s no risk of rejection.
On the day of your surgery, Dr. John W. Tyrone or Dr. David Mateo de Acosta will extract unwanted fat from the thighs or abdomen through high-powered liposuction. Small incisions are carefully made to suction out the fat cells.
Once extracted, the fat cells are purified to remove blood, oils, or other fluids. Your doctor will inject the purified, healthy fat cells into the lips, for naturally enhanced volume and shape.
Recovery and Aftercare
This procedure is minimally invasive and performed under local anesthesia. Mild swelling and bruising is to be expected for about 10 days following the surgery.
Most patients can return to work and daily activities within a week. The results are semi-permanent. Fat reabsorption changes depending on the patient.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lip Fat Transfer
Yes, lip fat transfer is different from lip filler. Lip fat transfer, also known as fat grafting, uses body fat from other body parts to augment the lips, adding natural-looking fat into the lips. Lip filler uses hyaluronic acid gel, and lasts from several months to a year.
Typically, the fat used in lip fat transfer comes from the hips, thighs, or abdomen using liposuction. The surgeon typically decides in pre-op what body part is best to take from for maximum effect.
After three to six months, 40-60% of the transferred fat will stay in the lip, fostering blood supply which leaves the lips looking fuller. After the fat settles, the remaining product is long-lasting, and in some cases, permanent.
Most patients are fully healed within 10-14 days. Recovery times can vary depending on where the fat is removed and taken from. The process can involve swelling, bruising, and soreness in the area where the fat came from and in the lips.
Since the lip fat transfer comes from your body, it looks and feels natural. Once the process is complete, the final product will vary based on the surgeon, technique, anatomy, and how much of the fat is expressed in the lips.
The procedure often calls for light sedation and is performed under local anesthesia, but discomfort is typically minimal. After the procedure, soreness can occur in the donor site and the lips, but nothing that can’t be managed with over-the-counter pain medication. Most who undergo the procedure say the pain is mild.
As with any surgery, risks include infection, asymmetry, bruising, and uneven fat absorption in the lips. When the fat enters the lips, it can show up unevenly, so it is vital to choose an experienced and well-trained surgeon.
Dr. John W. Tyrone and Dr. David Mateo de Acosta perform lip fat transfer in Gainesville, FL. Our surgeons have years of experience in all kinds of plastic and regenerative surgeries, so you can rest assured that you will be in good hands. Contact us for a free consultation today.
Since lip fat transfer is a cosmetic procedure, it is typically not covered by insurance.