Fat Transfer to Lips at Madison Plastic Surgery, NY

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Fat Transfer to Face in NY

Understanding Fat Transfer

At Madison Plastic Surgery in New York City, fat transfer to the face—also known as autologous fat grafting—offers a natural, long-lasting solution for restoring facial volume and enhancing the lips. Using your body’s own fat, this minimally invasive procedure softens lines, rejuvenates hollow areas, and creates fuller, more youthful contours—especially for patients seeking natural lip augmentation.

What Is Facial Fat Transfer?

Fat transfer involves harvesting fat from one part of your body—typically the abdomen, thighs, or flanks—through gentle liposuction. The fat is then purified and strategically injected into areas of the face that have lost volume due to aging, weight loss, or genetics.

Commonly treated areas include:

Lips – for natural, fuller enhancement
Cheeks – to restore youthful fullness
Nasolabial folds – to smooth deep smile lines
Under-eyes – to soften hollows and dark circles
Jawline & temples – to refine facial contours

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Personalized Consultation Process

Dr. Tornambe has over 20 years of experience performing fat transfer and lip enhancement procedures with precision, artistry, and a focus on natural results. He will work closely with you to design a custom treatment plan tailored to your unique facial anatomy and aesthetic goals.

Techniques & Procedure

Dr. Tornambe customizes each procedure using advanced techniques:

Procedure:

Fat Harvesting: Fat is gently extracted from a donor site using a specialized liposuction technique.
Purification & Preparation: The fat is processed to remove impurities and prepared for reinjection.
Fat Injection: The purified fat is meticulously injected into targeted facial areas to restore volume and smooth lines.

This procedure can be performed under local anesthesia with or without mild sedation. Since the fat comes from your own body, there is no risk of rejection. Clinical studies show that 20-30% of transferred fat remains permanently, but additional sessions may be needed for optimal fullness.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Unlike dermal fillers, fat transfer uses your body’s own tissue, which greatly reduces the risk of allergic reaction and provides longer-lasting results. Fat grafts to the lips create soft, natural volume that ages gracefully with your own features.

Benefits of Fat Transfer Lip Enhancement:

Fuller, shapelier lips with natural texture and feel
Long-lasting results—often 1 year or more
Dual benefit: contouring from the liposuction donor site
No synthetic materials or foreign substances
Minimal scarring and downtime

Dr. Robert Tornambe performs fat transfer procedures in our fully certified, state-of-the-art surgical suite on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation and takes about 1–2 hours.

After treatment, expect mild swelling and bruising around the lips and donor area. Most patients return to daily activities within a few days. Final results begin to reveal themselves as swelling subsides, with improvements continuing over several weeks as the transferred fat integrates.

If you’ve considered lip fillers but prefer a natural and longer-term solution, fat transfer may be the ideal option. This procedure is best suited for healthy, non-smoking individuals who want fuller lips or facial rejuvenation without synthetic injectables.

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