Fat Grafting

Fat Grafting in San Antonio

Fat grafting in San Antonio, also known as autologous fat transfer, is a procedure designed to restore volume, improve contour, and enhance natural shape using your body’s own fat. By removing fat from one area of the body through liposuction, purifying it, and strategically reinjecting it into areas of volume loss or contour irregularities, fat grafting offers a natural, long-lasting approach to rejuvenation.

At Alon Aesthetics Plastic Surgery, Dr. Regina Fearmonti utilizes advanced fat transfer techniques to restore volume with soft, natural-looking results tailored to your anatomy and aesthetic goals.

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Benefits of Fat Grafting

Restores lost volume using your own natural tissue
Improves contour irregularities and asymmetry
Enhances facial or body proportions naturally
Can improve volume loss caused by aging, trauma, or surgery
Combines body contouring with volume restoration
No synthetic fillers or implants required

Am I a Good Candidate for Fat Grafting?

You may be a good candidate for fat grafting in San Antonio if you:

Have areas of volume loss in the face, breasts, or body
Have contour irregularities from trauma, surgery, or congenital concerns
Have breast asymmetry or volume deficits following lumpectomy or reconstruction
Want a natural alternative to fillers or implants
Have enough donor fat for transfer
Are in overall good health

A consultation is the best way to determine if fat grafting is the right treatment for your anatomy and goals.

What Happens During Fat Grafting?

Fat grafting involves three key steps: harvesting, purification, and reinjection.

During the procedure, liposuction is first performed to remove fat from an area such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs. The fat is then carefully processed and purified before being strategically injected into areas with contour irregularities or volume loss.

Fat grafting may be used to restore or improve areas affected by:

Facial aging and volume loss
Trauma-related contour irregularities
Congenital asymmetries or deformities
Breast cancer surgery or lumpectomy defects
Radiation-related tissue changes

We offer both in-office fat grafting procedures as well as operative fat transfer procedures, depending on the treatment area, volume needed, and your specific goals.

Your procedure may include:

Liposuction to harvest donor fat
Processing and purification of the fat
Precise injection for volume restoration and contour correction
Treatment of the face, breasts, scars, or other areas requiring correction

Procedure Time: Approximately 1–4+ hours
Anesthesia: Local anesthesia (in-office procedures) or general anesthesia (operative procedures)

Recovery & Downtime

Recovery depends on both the donor area and the treatment area, and our team will guide you throughout the healing process.

Most patients return to light activity within a few days to 1 week
Swelling, bruising, and mild soreness are expected initially
Compression garments may be recommended for liposuction areas
Avoid strenuous activity for approximately 2–4 weeks
Initial results are visible early, with continued improvement as swelling resolves

Fat Grafting Results

You will notice an immediate improvement in volume and contour following treatment, with continued refinement as swelling subsides. Because the transferred fat becomes integrated with your natural tissues, results can be long-lasting and feel completely natural.

Some of the transferred fat may naturally reabsorb during healing, and in certain cases, additional treatments may be recommended to achieve optimal results.

Scarring After Fat Grafting

Fat grafting requires only small liposuction and injection access points, which are strategically placed to minimize visible scarring. These areas typically heal very well and become barely noticeable over time.

At Alon Aesthetics, we take a comprehensive approach to scar healing and offer advanced in-office treatments to further improve the appearance, texture, and tone of surgical scars.

Treatments to Enhance Scar Healing:

Laser resurfacing with 1540 and 2940 technology to improve texture and discoloration
Potenza RF microneedling to stimulate collagen and soften scar tissue
Medical-grade microneedling to support skin remodeling and healing

These treatments can be introduced at the appropriate stage of healing and are customized based on your skin and scar progression. Our goal at Alon Aesthetics is not only a beautiful surgical result—but the most refined, natural-looking finish possible.

Cost of Fat Grafting in San Antonio

Fat grafting pricing is determined during your consultation.

The total cost varies depending on the treatment area, amount of fat needed, whether the procedure is performed in-office or in the operating room, and overall treatment complexity. Financing options may be available.

Why Choose Alon Aesthetics Plastic Surgery?

At Alon Aesthetics, we believe the best results enhance your natural beauty—not overpower it. Dr. Fearmonti combines surgical precision with an artistic eye to restore volume, improve contour, and create balanced, natural-looking outcomes.

Our team prioritizes patient education, safety, and personalized treatment planning to ensure every procedure is tailored to your unique goals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fat Grafting

What areas can be treated with fat grafting?
Fat grafting can be used to restore volume in the face, breasts, scars, contour deformities, and other areas affected by aging, surgery, or trauma.

Is fat grafting better than filler?
Fat grafting uses your own tissue and can provide longer-lasting results, while fillers may be ideal for smaller corrections. Your consultation will determine the best option for your goals.

How long do fat grafting results last?
Once the transferred fat establishes a blood supply and survives the healing process, results can be long-lasting.

Will all of the fat survive?
Not all transferred fat survives. Some natural reabsorption is expected, which is why slight overcorrection or additional treatments may sometimes be recommended.

Is fat grafting painful?
Most patients experience mild soreness, swelling, or bruising rather than significant pain. Discomfort is manageable with medication and proper aftercare.

Is fat grafting done in-office or in surgery?
Both. Smaller or more targeted fat grafting procedures may be performed in-office, while larger volume transfers or more complex corrections may be performed in the operating room.

Can fat grafting be combined with other procedures?
Yes, fat grafting is often combined with facial rejuvenation, breast reconstruction, body contouring, or scar revision procedures.

Schedule Your Consultation

If you’re considering Fat Grafting in San Antonio, we invite you to schedule a consultation to discuss your goals and create a personalized treatment plan tailored to you.