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FAT TRANSFER
BODY CONTOURING
FAT TRANSFER
IN NEW YORK CITY
At New Look New Life, fat transfer is a transformative option for body contouring in gender confirmation surgery, allowing individuals to enhance their body’s natural curves or contours in alignment with their gender identity. This procedure involves harvesting fat from areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks and meticulously transferring it to targeted areas like the hips, buttocks, or chest to create a more masculine or feminine silhouette. Our expert surgeons customize each fat transfer to your unique body shape and aesthetic goals, ensuring natural-looking, harmonious results. With our focus on personalized care, New Look New Life helps you achieve the body you envision, empowering you to feel more comfortable and confident in your skin.
What is fat transfer for body contouring?
at transfer, also known as fat grafting, involves removing fat from one area of the body and injecting it into another to enhance contours. This procedure can be used to create a more masculine or feminine shape, depending on the patient’s gender goals.
Who is a good candidate for fat transfer for body contouring?
Ideal candidates are individuals on a gender journey who have sufficient fat in donor areas (like the abdomen, thighs, or flanks) and wish to enhance areas like the buttocks, hips, chest, or face to better align with their gender identity.
How does fat transfer help in gender confirmation?
Fat transfer can help enhance gender-specific features, such as creating fuller hips for a more feminine shape or augmenting the chest or face to achieve a more masculine or feminine appearance.
What areas of the body can be enhanced with fat transfer?
Common areas enhanced with fat transfer include the buttocks, hips, chest, face, and even hands, depending on the patient’s desired outcome.
How is fat transfer performed?
Dr. Kim begins by performing liposuction to harvest fat from a donor area. The fat is then purified and carefully injected into the target area to create natural-looking contours.
What is the recovery process like after fat transfer?
Recovery involves some swelling, bruising, and discomfort in both the donor and target areas. Patients typically need to avoid sitting directly on the treated area and may need to wear compression garments. Most can return to light activities within a week and full activities in 4-6 weeks.
How soon will I see the results after fat transfer?
Results are noticeable once swelling subsides, usually within a few weeks, with final results becoming apparent after a few months as the fat settles and integrates with the surrounding tissue.
Are the results of fat transfer permanent?
While some of the transferred fat may be reabsorbed by the body, the remaining fat will provide long-lasting results. Maintaining a stable weight can help preserve the outcome.
What are the risks associated with fat transfer?
Risks include infection, uneven contours, fat reabsorption, and changes in skin sensation. Dr. Kim takes all necessary precautions to minimize these risks.
Can fat transfer be combined with other body contouring procedures?
es, fat transfer can be combined with procedures like liposuction, chest masculinization, or abdominal etching to create a comprehensive transformation that aligns with your gender goals.
Will there be noticeable scars after fat transfer?
Dr. Kim makes small incisions for liposuction and fat injection, resulting in minimal scarring that typically fades over time.
How does Dr. Kim customize fat transfer for each patient’s gender goals?
Dr. Kim tailors the procedure to each patient’s unique body goals, ensuring that the fat transfer enhances the patient’s gender expression, whether they seek a more masculine or feminine appearance.