Fat Grafting in San Diego

Name: Fat Grafting
Brand: Gupta Plastic Surgery
Rating: 4.8 (71 reviews)

Fat grafting restores youthful volume and enhances your natural contours. The procedure uses liposuction to gently remove fat from one area of the body and strategically place it in another.

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What Is Fat Grafting?

Fat grafting is a cosmetic procedure that transfers fat from your problem areas—such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks—and places it where you need more volume.

The most common treatment areas include:

Face to restore youthful fullness to the cheeks, under-eye area, or temples
Breasts to enhance shape or improve symmetry
Buttocks to create full, natural contours
Hands to smooth thin or aging skin

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Why Choose Dr. Gupta for Fat Grafting?

Dr. Gupta is a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than 25 years of experience and subspecialty training at world-renowned institutions. When you choose him for fat grafting in Encinitas or San Diego, you can expect:

Personalized care: Every consultation, surgery, and follow-up is performed directly by Dr. Gupta
Surgical precision: Including careful harvesting, purification, and placement of fat for maximum retention and smooth results
Natural artistry: With an emphasis on balance and subtle enhancement, not exaggerated changes

Benefits of Fat Grafting

Natural results created by your own tissue
Enhanced contouring at the donor site and treatment areas
Long-lasting results
Minimal risk of allergic reaction or rejection

Who Is a Candidate?

Ideal candidates for fat grafting:

Have enough excess fat to harvest for the transfer procedure
Want to add volume to their facial features, breasts, buttocks, or hands
Are in good overall health and able to maintain a stable weight
Prefer a natural alternative to implants or fillers

Your Consultation

During your consultation, Dr. Gupta will assess your donor areas and determine where added volume will create the most balanced and natural-looking improvement. He’ll also evaluate your skin tone, tissue quality, and overall proportions to decide if fat grafting can deliver the outcome you want. From there, he will explain each step of the process, from fat harvesting and purification to precise reinjection techniques that maximize fat survival.

You’ll learn how your own fat can be used to restore volume to the breasts, buttocks, face, and more. Together, you’ll review realistic expectations, recovery details, and how long-lasting results are achieved through his meticulous and layered approach. Throughout this appointment, Dr. Gupta’s focus will be on education, comfort, and safety. His reconstructive background and decades of surgical experience ensure that every plan is customized for harmony, proportion, and lasting beauty.

The Fat Grafting Procedure

Step 1: Harvesting

Dr. Gupta will perform gentle liposuction to remove fat from your abdomen, flanks, or thighs.

Step 2: Purification

From there, he will process and purify the harvested fat to isolate the healthiest cells for the transfer.

Step 3: Placement

He will meticulously inject the purified fat into the treatment area in small amounts, ensuring smooth integration and long-lasting results.

Recovery and Results

Your recovery after fat grafting will depend on the treatment area and how much fat was transferred. Most of our San Diego and Encinitas patients experience mild swelling and bruising in both the donor and recipient sites.

Downtime: You can expect to resume light activity within a few days
Results: Early improvements are visible right away, with the final results emerging in several weeks
Longevity: Fat that successfully integrates with your body will remain in place, although some volume loss can occur over time

Fat Grafting Frequently Asked Questions

How much fat is needed for the procedure?

It depends on your treatment goals and how much fat you have available. Dr. Gupta can provide a definitive, personalized answer for you during your consultation.

Is fat grafting permanent?

Once the transferred fat establishes a blood supply, the results will be extremely long-lasting. With that said, some patients benefit from a maintenance procedure moving forward.

How is the fat prepared before it’s injected?

After liposuction, Dr. Gupta will carefully purify the harvested fat to remove excess fluid, oil, and damaged cells. He uses advanced filtration and gentle handling techniques to preserve the integrity of the healthy fat cells. This improves fat retention and creates smoother, more consistent results.

What techniques does Dr. Gupta use for fat placement?

Dr. Gupta uses a microinjection technique, placing tiny amounts of purified fat in multiple layers of tissue. This approach allows each droplet to establish its own blood supply, increasing graft retention and creating even volume. It also gives him the ability to precisely sculpt subtle contours.

Schedule Your Fat Grafting Consultation

If you’re considering naturally enhancing your body contours, schedule your consultation for fat grafting in San Diego or Encinitas with Gupta Plastic Surgery today.