Dr. Miguel Alfaro
Fat Grafting (Fat Transfer) in Costa Rica
Fat grafting takes fat from one area of your body and injects it where volume is needed, such as the lips, cheeks, nasolabial folds or buttocks.
What the procedure involves
Fat is suctioned from a donor area and injected into the area to reshape. It is used on the lips, face, cheeks, nasolabial folds, buttocks and other areas that need reshaping.
Who may be a candidate
People who want to restore volume or reshape an area using their own tissue. Dr. Alfaro does not recommend fat injection into the breasts.
Recovery: what to expect
Recovery depends on the donor and recipient areas. Dr. Alfaro gives specific instructions after surgery.
Frequently asked questions
Which areas can be treated with fat grafting?
The lips, face, cheeks, nasolabial folds, buttocks and other areas that need reshaping.
Where does the fat come from?
It is suctioned from another area of your own body, then injected where needed.
Does Dr. Alfaro recommend fat injection in the breasts?
No. He does not recommend it. Breast augmentation with implants is discussed instead.
Can fat grafting be combined with other procedures?
Yes. It is often combined with liposuction or facial surgery, as defined in your consultation.
Next step
Request an evaluation with Dr. Alfaro through the contact page. Before surgery, read his pre- and post-operative recommendations and the trip plan for international patients.