Fat transfer is a versatile technique. It can improve facial volume, rejuvenate ageing areas, and enhance specific features without the artificial look that sometimes comes with traditional fillers. Since the fat comes from your own body, the result often feels smoother and more natural.
Common areas treated include:
This treatment is well suited for patients who want long lasting results. Once the transferred fat establishes a blood supply, it can remain in place as permanent tissue.
The procedure begins with gentle fat harvesting from a donor area. Common areas include the abdomen, flanks, or thighs. This is done using precise, minimally invasive liposuction. The collected fat is then purified to separate healthy, intact fat cells. Once prepared, the fat is carefully injected into the target area in small layers to ensure smoothness and even distribution.
Our specialist at Cornerstone Clinic prioritise accuracy and symmetry. Each injection is placed with care to achieve a natural contour that blends with your existing features rather than overpowering them.
Fat transfer offers several advantages beyond volume enhancement.
Patients often appreciate that it is a completely personalised treatment. The volume added depends on the amount of fat harvested and your own desired outcome. Because there is no artificial substance, the enhancement feels genuine to your body.
Your journey begins with a consultation with one of our cosmetic specialists. During this session, we study your facial or body proportions and discuss your aesthetic goals. The plan is always tailored. Every patient has different needs, and our aim is to create harmony, not exaggeration.
On the day of the treatment, a local anaesthetic or light sedation is used depending on the area. Most sessions take between one to two hours. You may feel mild tightness or swelling afterwards. This is normal and improves gradually.
Because the body absorbs a portion of the injected fat within the first few weeks, slightly more volume may be added during the session to reach the final desired look once the tissue settles.
Recovery is usually smooth. Patients can return to routine activities after a few days, although swelling can last for one to two weeks depending on the area treated. We provide detailed aftercare instructions to help protect the newly injected fat and support long term results.
Strenuous exercise should be avoided during the early recovery phase. Sleeping positions may also need adjustment to avoid pressure on treated areas. Our team remains available throughout your healing to answer questions or provide follow-up assessments.
Fat injections may be suitable if you:
During your consultation, your specialist will evaluate your anatomy and discuss whether fat transfer is the right option for you. Cornerstone Clinic always prioritises honest guidance, so you receive recommendations based solely on what is suitable and safe.
To book a fat consultation consultation or for more information, contact us at +971 50 494 6377 to schedule an appointment with our plastic surgeon, Dr Maurizio Viel.
Dr Maurizio Viel is a licensed plastic surgeon who obtained his medical degree at the University of Milan, Italy and finished his studies in aesthetic plastic surgery in London, UK. He has been a practising plastic surgeon for over 30 years, working between Harley Street, London, Dubai, and Milan
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