Fat Transfser
The Doc Spa
Medical Spa located in Edgewood, NM
Most bodies have a bit of excess fat, but it isn’t always located where you want it to be. At The Doc Spa in Edgewood, New Mexico, Julian Rowe, MD, offers fat transfer treatments and ALMI™ injections. If you wish you could take some excess fat from your abdomen or love handles and fill in other parts of your body, fat transfer treatments may be right for you. Call The Doc Spa to book an appointment today.
Fat Transfer Q & A
What is a fat transfer?
As the name suggests, a fat transfer procedure involves harvesting fat tissue from one area of your body and injecting it into another. This procedure helps fill in parts of your body that may lack volume, such as:
- Areas of your face
- Breasts
- Buttocks
- Hands
Why should I consider a fat transfer?
Fat transfers use fat from your own body, providing safe, long-lasting results that look and feel more natural than implants or dermal fillers.
Since the filler fat comes from your own body, it’s important to have some excess adipose tissue to harvest from. Common areas to remove fat include your abdomen, love handles, and thighs.
A fat transfer offers the following benefits:
- Fills in hollow, sunken areas or deep creases in your face
- Provides a more permanent solution than what temporary fillers provide
- Improves the contour of your body by restoring lost volume
- Hides obvious signs of breast implants
- Adds a small amount of natural volume to breasts or buttocks
- Rejuvenates your hands and face
What are ALMI injections?
ALMI (autologous lipocyte micronized injection) is a natural alternative to dermal fillers that combines fat transfer with platelet-rich plasma (PRP), all of which come from your own body. The regenerative nature of PRP make them a popular and effective treatment for a variety of cosmetic and anti-aging procedures.
ALMI injections utilize your body’s own healing powers to restore healthy tone and texture to your face and neck as well as add volume to your hands and breasts. Additionally, ALMI injections can promote natural hair growth and aid in joint repair.
What should I expect from an ALMI or fat transfer procedure?
First, your doctor discusses your unique concerns and aesthetic goals with you during a consultation. Topics they cover include:
- Ideal locations to collect fat from your body
- Where to place the injections
- When you may require a follow-up treatment
The procedure itself is quick and virtually painless. First, your doctor takes a blood sample and isolates the PRP. Next, they numb the area they plan to collect fat from and remove a small amount of cells. Then, they deliver the injection of micronized fat cells and PRP using a very fine needle.
To learn more about how a fat transfer can help you achieve your ideal appearance, call The Doc Spa today.
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