fat grafting; BBL

Fat Grafting and the Brazilian Butt Lift: What You Need to Know

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fat grafting; BBLIf you’re getting ready to undergo a fat grafting or Brazilian butt lift (BBL) procedure, it’s important that you know how to prepare for your surgery, as well as what you’ll need to do to support the recovery process after surgery. At the Plastic Surgery Center of Hattiesburg, Dr. Reno and our staff are here to help you look and feel your best. Let’s take a look at what you need to know about the pre and post-operative stages of fat grafting and BBL procedures.

Before Your Procedure

Prior to your BBL or fat grafting procedure, your surgeon will have you undergo a full medical evaluation to ensure that you’re a good candidate for the procedure. It’s important that you closely follow your surgeon’s instructions, including not smoking for at least several weeks prior to your BBL. If you need help quitting, your surgeon can provide you with resources for support. Your surgeon will also recommend staying away from certain medications and supplements, as well as maintaining a stable weight prior to surgery.

After Your Procedure

Your surgeon will provide you with specific aftercare instructions, and it’s important to reach out if you need guidance throughout the healing process. You’ll receive a prescription for pain medication, and your surgeon will direct you on how to best manage your pain. In addition to medication for pain management, your surgeon may recommend compression garments, staying hydrated, and eating plenty of nutritious food to support your body’s natural healing process.

Plastic Surgery Center of Hattiesburg: Here to Help You Look Your Best

At Plastic Surgery Center of Hattiesburg, Dr. Reno and the rest of our care team are here to work with you to help you become your most confident self. No matter what your experience with plastic surgery in the past, our caring, compassionate staff will be with you through every step of your procedure, making your comfort and safety our first priority. We’d love to get to know you and talk with you about how we can help you get the look you’ve always wanted. Reach out to us today at 601-296-3405 to schedule a consultation.

Why fat grafting is used for improving body contours

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It is not uncommon for adult men and women to want more volume on specific areas of their body and less volume on others.  For example, some women have excess fat around their midsection, but volume loss on the buttocks and thigh area. With procedures such as fat grafting, patients can remove fat from one area and move it to another to improve their body contours.

What is fat grafting?

Fat grafting is the harvesting and transplanting of fat on one area of the body to another. This treatment is minimally invasive and can help contour specific areas of the body that need volume enhancement while reducing fat in another. The transfer is done right in the office of Plastic Surgery Center of Hattiesburg as an outpatient procedure, and doesn’t take long to perform. Because the process is minimally invasive, most patients don’t need to take extensive time off of work and other activities.

Who is a candidate for fat grafting?

Men and women who are interested in contouring specific areas that require more volume while removing fat from elsewhere on the body may be considered appropriate candidates for the fat grafting process. Fat grafting is popular because it is simple and easy. It is also an affordable solution for patients who want to avoid more extensive procedures such as liposuction or implants. The best candidates are patients who are within their ideal weight range, have good overall health, and understand what can be achieved, realistically, with these treatments. During a consultation appointment at our practice, we can evaluate a patient and assess their needs. Our team can make recommendations regarding this or other procedures that might help them in achieving their body goals.

Schedule your visit at Plastic Surgery Center of Hattiesburg today

Drs. William Reno III and Paul Talbot are available to help patients look and feel their best with surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Call (601) 296-3405 to request a consultation visit with our team and get started learning more about the solutions available for enhancing your body contours—with or without surgery! The office is located at 40 Franklin Road in Hattiesburg, MS.

Fat Grafting Facts What You Need to Know

Fat Grafting Facts | What You Need to Know

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Sucking fat from a person’s thighs and hips and injecting it into their buttocks or breasts may sound strange but for some, it is like the dream come true. This process is known as fat grafting or fat transfer and involves fats removal from a body part through a gentle liposuction procedure.

One reason for the increased popularity of fat grafting is that people consider it as ‘natural’ plastic surgery. This is because the body is injected with something that is also produced by the same body.

However, before you take the plunge, here are a few facts that you must know;

  • Anyone who is looking towards transforming into a model needs multiple injections to achieve the desired results. Even then, there is only a limited amount of fat that can be injected and harvested.
  • As you heal, a portion of grafted fat will be absorbed naturally and disappear effectively. To prevent reabsorbing of fat, it is advised to avoid too much movement of the treated area immediately after the surgery.
  • Don’t consider fat grafting as the quickie filler injection. Unlike other filler procedures that require no special care or downtime afterwards, fat grafting is more of a cosmetic surgery procedure that requires adequate and planned recovery time.
  • It is a customizable procedure that can easily be tailored to every patient’s unique needs. From the place where the fat is removed and to the location where the injections are actually administered, the procedure has the tendency to meet individual aesthetic goals and with precision.

So before you decide to take up a fat grafting procedure always discuss your particulars with a reputed and experienced plastic surgeon to get the desired results. For most individuals, fat grafting is a long-lasting treatment that is getting popular with every passing day.