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Fat Transfer in Evansville

What if you could slim one area of your body while enhancing another using nothing but your own natural tissue? That’s exactly what fat transfer makes possible.

At Conkright Aesthetics, fat transfer is a contouring and restorative procedure. By removing unwanted fat from areas like the abdomen or thighs and strategically placing it where volume is desired, Dr. Conkright can create results for patients across the Evansville area that look completely natural, without the need for synthetic fillers or implants.

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What is Fat Transfer?

Often paired with liposuction, fat transfer is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure. Fat transfer surgery removes fat from one area of the body and injects it into a more desired area. Fat transfer shapes and contours the body without the use of filler or implants. Dr. Conkright can remove excess fat and move it to where you want a more enhanced, fuller appearance. Where are the most common areas from which fat is harvested?

  • Belly
  • Thighs
  • Hips

Where Can Fat Be Transferred?

  • Breasts
  • Buttocks
  • Hip dips
  • Cheeks
  • Lips
  • Anywhere you are looking for more plumper, more youthful skin

What Are the Benefits of Fat Transfer?

This procedure allows patients to address two problems at once! If there’s an area storing more fat than you’d like and you wish you had more volume elsewhere, well, this is it! This allows for less chance of an allergic reaction because you’re using your own tissue. It helps improve the skin, giving it a smoother, plumper appearance. The final results are considered permanent, so once you remove fat cells from one area, that site will have fewer.

Who Are the Best Candidates for Fat Transfer?

Fat transfer is ideal for patients seeking more symmetry or volume while maintaining an incredibly natural look! This procedure allows patients to use their own tissue, giving the body a natural feel and look. Fat grafting is one way to add definition to the areas you want more defined.

 

This procedure is a great option for:

  • Patients with available donor fat in common areas like the abdomen, thighs, or hips.
  • Individuals who want natural-looking volume enhancement without implants or synthetic fillers.
  • Those looking to improve contour in multiple areas simultaneously, both removing and restoring volume.
  • Patients in good overall health with realistic expectations about fat survival and results.
  • Individuals who are committed to maintaining a stable weight, which helps preserve long-term results.
Dr. J. Michael Conkright, board-certified plastic surgeon, at Conkright Aesthetics in Evansville, IN

How to Begin Your Fat Transfer Journey

Your fat transfer journey requires a consultation with Dr. Conkright, which can be scheduled at our Evansville office. You can expect the following throughout the entire process:

  • Schedule a consultation with Dr. Conkright to evaluate both donor and recipient areas.
  • Discuss your goals, including where you’d like to reduce volume and where you’d like to enhance it.
  • Receive a customized surgical plan, outlining fat harvesting, processing, and placement strategy.
  • Review preoperative instructions, including medications to avoid and preparation for recovery.
  • Move forward with your treatment plan and schedule your pre-operative appointment and surgery.

What to Expect on the Day of Fat Transfer Surgery

On the day of your procedure, your experience will be structured to maximize comfort and efficiency.

Many, if not most, of our procedures can be done awake, under local anesthesia, in our office surgical suite, for selected candidates. Others are done under general anesthesia at an outpatient surgery center. The setting depends on patient selection and the procedure planned; there is no set way and no guarantee either way. It is determined with Dr. Conkright at your consultation.

Awake surgery is more than a way to avoid general anesthesia — for many procedures, it gives Dr. Conkright more time to work artistically: sculpting, refining, and closely attending to your comfort throughout. It’s a relaxed setting, which is why it’s often the preferred approach for facial work. And because you remain awake, you can participate and interact during your own procedure — a technical advantage general anesthesia doesn’t allow.

Learn more about awake surgery at Conkright Aesthetics.

The process begins with liposuction, in which fat is gently removed from the donor area through small, discreet incisions. The harvested fat is then purified and carefully prepared before being strategically injected into the treatment area.

Dr. Conkright places the fat in layers for smooth contours, optimal survival of the transferred fat, and natural-looking results.

After the procedure, both the donor and treatment areas will be monitored, and compression garments may be applied to aid healing.

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BeautiFill® by Alma — Exclusive to Conkright Aesthetics in Evansville

Fat transfer is a long-known technique that new technology has significantly improved. Dr. Conkright uses BeautiFill, a laser-assisted device that gently removes fat from one area of the body, then filters and processes it so it can be re-injected where you want more volume, with optimized fat survival and predictability.

We brought BeautiFill to Evansville for one reason: fat viability. It is designed to protect the fat cells as they are harvested, and the survival of those cells is what fat transfer depends on.

Conkright Aesthetics is the exclusive BeautiFill by Alma provider in the Evansville area.

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Combining My Fat Transfer with Other Procedures

Fat transfer is often combined with other procedures to enhance overall results and create more comprehensive body or facial contouring. Because it involves both fat removal and volume restoration, it naturally integrates with a variety of treatment plans, such as liposuction and breast augmentation.

Liposuction takes and removes excess fat from the donor site to be injected where you’re looking for more fullness. Liposuction removes fat, offering a slimmer, smoother appearance. Dr. Conkright will ensure an adequate amount of fat is removed for transfer to the area(s) with less definition, creating a happy, healthy-looking you. Liposuction and fat transfer together allow patients to look and feel their best while keeping healthy volume in areas that may have been lost.

Your Guide to Recovery

Fat Transfer Recovery

Recovery depends on the areas treated and the setting. Dr. Conkright goes over what to expect for your plan at your consultation.

It’s important to avoid pressure on the treated areas (especially in cases like buttock or facial fat transfer) to allow the transferred fat to settle and properly establish a blood supply.

How Much Does Fat Transfer Cost in Evansville?

The cost of fat transfer in Evansville varies per patient and their unique treatment plan. Factors to consider include the areas treated, the complexity of the procedure, and the amount of fat being transferred.

Because fat transfer involves both liposuction and injection techniques, pricing reflects the level of customization and expertise required. Some treatments, like facial fat transfer, may cost less than larger procedures like breast or body contouring.

Why Choose Dr. Conkright?

Fat transfer is one of the most technique-sensitive procedures in aesthetic surgery; it requires not only the ability to remove fat, but also the skill to place it in a way that looks natural and lasts.

Evansville’s Dr. J. Michael Conkright, with over four decades of surgical experience — the last twenty years devoted exclusively to cosmetic and aesthetic surgery — and a background in reconstructive procedures, brings a deeper understanding of tissue handling and healing. This is critical in fat transfer, where the technical skill set directly affects how much fat survives and how smooth the final result appears.

As a Board-certified plastic surgeon by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The Aesthetic Society, Dr. Conkright delivers results that are safe, refined, and customized to each patient.

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