Fat Transfer IN LA JOLLA AND NEWPORT BEACH | TIM SAYED MD
As plastic surgery technology and techniques continue to evolve, we discover newer and more effective ways to make rejuvenation and body contouring as safe and natural-looking as possible.
Patients seeking fat transfer in San Diego can now benefit from combined approaches that eliminate stubborn pockets of fat while restoring volume to crucial areas.
A fat transfer allows board-certified plastic surgeon Tim Sayed, MD, MBA, FACS to address volume loss, an often-ignored cause of facial aging. He can also treat the signs of aging like sunken cheeks, hollowness under the cheeks, prominent tear troughs, a gaunt eyelid-cheek junction, sunken temples, and lines that form on the mouth and mid-face.
If you are considering fat transfer in San Diego or Newport Beach and need more information, schedule a consultation or call 858-247-2933. Dr. Sayed has offices in both La Jolla and Newport Beach, and he proudly serves patients coming from all over Orange County, San Diego County, and Southern California.Â
San Diego Fat Transfer 101
To harvest the fat, Dr. Sayed uses tumescent liposuction. First, he fills the treatment area is filled with a dilute lidocaine solution to prevent bleeding. The solution also acts as a form of local anesthesia. Next, he breaks up harvested fat cells with a device that produces small vibrations.
He carefully filters fat, washes it with antibiotics, and purifies it down to a more concentrated fat sample. Dr. Sayed will collect that pure, viable sample of intact fat cells in a closed suction system. Afterward, he places the purified fat into individual syringes with specialized cannulas to inject into the target areas. Dr. Sayed uses a multi-layer threading technique that involves inserting the cannulas at an angle that distributes fat to deliver long-lasting and natural results.
How do I know if I am a candidate for a fat transfer?
The ideal candidates for a fat transfer should experience the following:
- Have an adequate fat volume to donate from problem areas like the abdomen, flanks, or back, to name a few.
- Want to treat deep creases and volume loss in the face, enhance their breast augmentation results, improve the size of their buttocks and thighs, or add volume to other deficient areas.
- Be in general good health. Patients should not have significant cardiovascular, respiratory, kidney, or other major organ problems. An internal medicine physician should medically clear them for general anesthesia.
- Not be pregnant or immediately planning to become pregnant.
- Be a non-smoker, or be willing to abstain from nicotine in any form for at least three weeks before surgery and for their entire recovery.
- Have a body mass index below 35, and ideally below 30 for optimal results.
- Have an available support system of friends, family, caregivers, or others who can help you keep your appointments, complete your pre-operative and post-operative tasks, and emotionally bolster you through this exciting journey
- Have realistic expectations as to what a fat transfer can do
San Diego Fat Transfer and BBL
Since it’s the age of the “booty,” many of Dr. Sayed’s patients add volume to their buttocks, the upper back, and outer thighs for a more curvaceous, voluptuous look. Also known as a Brazilian butt lift, these fat transfer treatments are famous thanks to social media and the influence of countless pop stars and celebrities who are celebrating a curvier derriere. Dr. Sayed spent over a decade in South Florida, the “mecca” of BBL surgery, learning and refining his technique for safe and natural results.
Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation in La Jolla
Our fat transfer breast augmentation adds a whole new element to breast enhancements. With fat grafting, Dr. Sayed can repair small defects, supplement breast reconstruction surgery, or correct irregular breast contours.
What’s remarkable is that the treatment uses the patient’s body tissues, so there’s no risk of an allergic reaction or rejection. While all plastic surgeons like to boast of their ability to provide natural-looking results, cosmetic fat grafting procedures ultimately offer patients a chance to have a rejuvenated body contour that’s genuinely theirs. Individuals seeking natural rejuvenation can look forward to results that move naturally, look lifelike, and are long-lasting.
Meet Tim Sayed, MD, MBA, FACS
Double board-certified plastic surgeon | Breast Explant Expert
Dr. Tim Sayed and his staff believe that the commitment to undergoing cosmetic treatment is a momentous decision that needs to be approached with kindness and compassion, and this starts by offering a comprehensive, detailed consultation process with an emphasis on educating the patient about plastic surgery procedures and options. Dr. Sayed uses sophisticated drawing tools, the patient’s images, and anatomic education tools that he helped develop himself to inform the patient of every aspect of the procedure. Dr Sayed’s signature procedures include breast implant removal, breast lift and tummy tuck.
How can I prepare for my fat transfer in Newport Beach?
There are many ways you can prepare for the procedure:
- Look at before-and-after photos and understand what realistic results are possible with fat grafting techniques.
- Don’t smoke or use nicotine in any form for at least three weeks – and ideally longer – before and after surgery.
- Designate a caretaker who can help you through the first week or two after your fat transfer.
- Maintain your weight at a target that we can set together based on your body mass index. Ideally, we’d like to help you get it below 30, but there is a reasonable range depending on other factors. In some cases, we may ask you to gain some extra weight pre-op to have more fat to use.
What is recovery from fat transfer surgery like?
Patients may experience some form of mild nausea, bruising and swelling, numbness, diminished sensation in the skin, and some emotional adjusting to the recovery—which is typical for all patients who undergo any type of surgery. For body and breast fat grafting, you will be required to wear compression bands for three months to keep the swelling down. After your treatment, it’s also important to protect your new contours by refraining from putting pressure on the treatment area for as long as two weeks.
Schedule Your Fat Transfer Consultation Today
Double board-certified plastic surgeon, Tim Sayed, MD, MBA,FACS, has helped countless women achieve the results and confidence they desire. Dr. Sayed and his expert team are committed to providing the best results and experience possible. To start your fat transfer journey in Newport Beach or San Diego, CA please call us at (858) 247-2933 or complete our online form.Â
Newport Beach Fat Transfer FAQs
Depending on what areas you’re addressing, a fat grafting procedure can take about 3-4 hours to perform. It’s important to consider the fact that procedures for the breast and body involve considerably higher volumes of fat than procedures for the face. Dr. Sayed uses highly trained assistants during the harvest to keep operative times down, but he will perform all the injections himself to ensure symmetry and outstanding outcomes.
Pricing will all depend on what procedure you’re getting, market changes, and whether you’re combining the fat transfer with other treatments. We are more than happy to provide more information during your consultation or even through a pre-consultation. We offer patient financing options, including CareCredit and Alphaeon Credit. We also have a fee schedule available in the office after your consultation.
Dr. Sayed is a double board-certified plastic surgeon in practice for over 15 years. His advanced training and experience give him the artistic skill necessary to provide his patients with the best cosmetic medicine has to offer. Though he is proud to offer the latest in liposuction techniques, Dr. Sayed understands that a surgeon’s skill and experience with fat transfer procedures are critical for stunning results.Â
It’s essential to point out some of the donated cells will not survive the transfer, which is why surgeons “overcorrect” each treatment. The good news is that the remaining viable fat grafts are permanent.
