Are You a Candidate for Fat Transfer (Autologous Fat Grafting)?
Every cosmetic and reconstructive procedure starts with an honest conversation about whether it's right for you. Here's what to consider before booking a consultation with Dr. Gideon Maresky.
What Fat Transfer (Autologous Fat Grafting) Involves
Fat transfer or fat grafting is a surgical procedure where both small and large volume defects can be corrected by transferring existing fat into the problem area.
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Candidate Information
Anyone of legal age is a good candidate for this procedure, however, patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a neurological disease are not advised to undergo a fat transfer.
Anyone of legal age is a good candidate for this procedure, however, patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a neurological disease are not advised to undergo a fat transfer.
When Fat Transfer (Autologous Fat Grafting) May Not Be Right for You
Dr. Maresky takes a conservative approach and will honestly advise if a procedure is not the best path forward. You may not be a candidate if you:
- ✗ Have unrealistic expectations about what surgery can achieve
- ✗ Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy soon
- ✗ Have active infections or unmanaged chronic conditions
- ✗ Are a current heavy smoker unwilling to quit before surgery
- ✗ Are primarily seeking surgery to meet someone else's expectations
The Best Way to Know
Even if you check every box above, the only way to know for certain whether Fat Transfer (Autologous Fat Grafting) is right for you is through an in-person examination and honest conversation with Dr. Gideon Maresky. He will assess your anatomy, discuss your goals, and recommend the most appropriate approach — even if that means advising against surgery.
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