Fat Transfer in Tampa, FL

Solomon Cosmetic Center in Tampa offers fat transfer procedures as a safe and effective way to enhance your body’s natural contours using your own fat. Whether you’re looking to restore youthful volume to the face, reshape your silhouette, or improve the appearance of your hands, this treatment can achieve your aesthetic goals with minimal risk and long-lasting results. Our board-certified surgeon, Dr. George Solomon, and his expert team provide personalized care to ensure each procedure delivers the natural, beautiful outcomes you deserve.

Fat Transfer in Tampa, FL
Solomon Cosmetic Center in Tampa offers fat transfer procedures as a safe and effective way to enhance your body’s natural contours using your own fat. Whether you’re looking to restore youthful volume to the face, reshape your silhouette, or improve the appearance of your hands, this treatment can achieve your aesthetic goals with minimal risk and long-lasting results. Our board-certified surgeon, Dr. George Solomon, and his expert team provide personalized care to ensure each procedure delivers the natural, beautiful outcomes you deserve.
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What is
Fat Transfer?

Fat transfer is one of the most exciting advances in cosmetic enhancement at the Solomon Cosmetic Center in Tampa, FL. Also known as autologous fat grafting, this procedure uses liposuction to take fat from one part of the body and inject it into another area for added volume. George Solomon, M.D., extracts the donor tissue from the abdomen, jowls, thighs, or buttocks and then purifies it to isolate fat cells. Next, this tissue is injected into the areas that need volume. Fat transfer can be more beneficial than other cosmetic procedures because the natural fat cells come from the patient’s body. Therefore, there is no risk of allergic reaction. The most common fat transfer procedures target the breasts, buttocks, face, and hands.

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Types Of
Fat Transfer Surgeries

At Solomon Cosmetic Center, Dr. Solomon regularly treats breast augmentation patients who want to improve their appearance. One option we offer is fat transfer breast augmentation, which takes unwanted fat from other areas of the body and uses it to enhance the size and shape of your breasts. Fat grafting is an excellent treatment if you do not feel comfortable using silicone gel or saline breast implants. It provides a modest increase of up to 1 cup size.

Unlike traditional breast augmentation, this natural form of breast enhancement uses the material from your own body to improve the shape and size of your breasts. As a result, women benefit not only from increasing their breasts but also from losing excess fat from areas where it is not wanted.

Fat grafting has been used for years in cosmetic procedures, especially as a natural filler in facial plastic surgery. Advances in technology and techniques have made facial fat transfer a safe and effective method. Here are the most common areas that can be enhanced with this approach:
Cheeks
Fat transfer to the cheeks helps restore volume and fullness lost with age. It lifts sagging skin, minimizes the appearance of wrinkles and lines, and creates a youthful contour. This procedure may also restore the plump, apple-like shape that cheeks tend to lose over time.
Lips
Fat transfer to the lips provides a natural way to enhance their volume and definition. The new tissue is precisely injected along the border and into the body of the lips. It fills them out, corrects asymmetry, and gives a soft, pillowy appearance. The smoothness and suppleness of the injected fat create natural-looking lip augmentation.
Under-Eye Hollows
Fat grafting effectively treats under-eye hollows and dark circles. The transferred tissue is strategically placed to fill the sunken areas, restoring volume and promoting a brighter, well-rested appearance. After correcting the hollowing, the surrounding periorbital skin becomes smoother and tighter.
Nasolabial Folds
Fat transfer can significantly minimize the appearance of nasolabial folds, the lines that run from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth. Precisely placed fat injections along the actual folds soften their shadowed appearance. The added volume also lifts the corners of the mouth, which tend to droop over time. This procedure restores a more youthful contour.
Temples
Replacing lost fat in the temples can refresh the mid-face appearance. The transferred tissue is carefully injected along the bony temple region to fill sunken areas, giving the impression of lifted skin and a fuller contour. Fat grafting may restore an overall heart-shaped facial aesthetic. The added volume also makes the eyes and cheeks look less gaunt.

Brazilian butt lift is one of Dr. George Solomon’s signature procedures. He has performed thousands of buttock lifts and achieved tremendous results for his patients. See his before and after Brazilian butt lift photos. Buttock augmentation or reshaping can improve the appearance of the entire lower back and buttock region. This is accomplished by performing liposuction of the body and then transferring the fatty tissue into the backside to create a rounder, perkier-looking buttocks.

This procedure is often referred to as a Brazilian butt lift because it was first performed and popularized in Sao Paolo. BBL not only reshapes the buttock region but also improves the entire lower back and hips in order to create an overall more aesthetically pleasing silhouette and body contour. Fat transfer is favored over gluteal implants because it gives a much softer result and is a natural alternative. This type of surgery is a great way to improve the buttocks’ size and shape.
Buttock Augmentation Can Offer These Enhancements to Your Body:
  • Increase the fullness, roundness, and projection of your backside
  • Enhance the hips to create an hourglass figure
  • Improve overall proportions
  • Enhance your self-confidence and self-image
Fat transfer to the hands is a procedure that can counteract the natural aging process. As we get older, the body loses fat and collagen, causing the skin to become thin and bony. This results in prominent veins and tendons that make the hands look aged. Fat transfer helps plump the hands by taking fat from another area, usually the thighs or abdomen, through liposuction. This harvested tissue is carefully injected into the hands to make them appear fuller and more youthful.
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Fat Transfer Consultation

If you are interested in improving the contour of your body with fat grafting, you’ll need to consult with Dr. George Solomon at Solomon Cosmetic Center located in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida. First, you will discuss your goals for surgery and determine whether they can be met with fat transfer surgery or another procedure. You will be able to ask any questions you may have about the operation and learn more about the recovery, risks, and potential results. A fat transfer consultation is a great opportunity to get to know us and prepare for your surgery.

Fat Transfer Procedure

Fat transfer is an outpatient procedure performed in the surgical suite in Dr. George Solomon’s office in Tampa, FL. The surgery begins with liposuction, generally of the stomach, hips, or thighs. Dr. Solomon injects a tumescent solution with a local anesthetic to numb the target area and maximize comfort. During the first part of the treatment, fat is gently removed from the harvest sites through small incisions, improving their contours for a more aesthetically pleasing silhouette. The collected fat is then gently processed and prepared for injection, with minimal handling or manipulation to help assure good graft survival. This purified fat is then injected into the areas where increased fullness is desired, such as the buttocks, hips, breasts, and facial regions, including cheeks, lips, and even acne scarring.In some cases, Dr. Solomon may overfill target zones during injection. This is because some fat will fail to establish a blood supply and eventually die, being disposed of or absorbed by the body and reducing the overall volume gained from the procedure. By overfilling the area, the final shape will be more in line with patient expectations. Dr. Solomon will discuss this option with you before surgery to ensure you understand how it works.

Recovery From
Other Fat Transfer Procedures

Dr. Solomon believes it is important for his patients to know there will be some downtime after the procedure. It’s best to follow his instructions carefully to heal properly and retain fat grafts as much as possible.
Brazilian butt lift downtime is approximately 2-3 weeks. During this period, patients should not apply any direct pressure to the buttocks. In the first 10-12 days, the new fat cells are “merging” with the patient’s existing fatty tissue. For this reason, a patient must be careful when doing activities that may strain the backside and affect its shape. This includes not sitting or lying on the buttocks at all.
Between the 12th and 15th day, the list of acceptable movements expands. Patients can start to implement sitting so long as it is on a soft pillow for no more than 15 minutes at a time, just a few times a day. With each week, patients may slowly increase the pressure applied. However, they must continue sleeping on their stomachs for at least 3 weeks. Should a patient not commit to this downtime, most of the transferred fat may not survive. The good news is that this inconvenience is temporary, so many individuals can return to work after 2 weeks and resume normal activities 4 weeks after the procedure. Many of our patients have successfully used the Booty Buddy pillow during their recovery. This patented product helps to comfortably protect your buttock area after the Brazilian butt lift procedure. It works by supporting your thighs, which enables your butt to hang free when seated.
After fat transfer breast augmentation, patients can expect mild bruising, swelling, and discomfort for the first 1-2 weeks. A supportive bra is typically worn for up to a month to help minimize symptoms and encourage graft survival. Most patients return to regular activity within 7-10 days, but strenuous exercise should be avoided for at least 1 month. Complete results are visible at around 3-6 months.
Facial fat grafting recovery is relatively quick with minimal downtime. Some swelling and bruising of the face are common for roughly 5-7 days after the procedure. Most patients take a week off of work or social engagements. Discomfort is mild and managed well with over-the-counter pain medication. Final results are visible after several months but continue improving for up to a year.
After fat transfer to the hands, you can expect moderate swelling, bruising, and stiffness for 1-2 weeks. Light activity may be resumed within a few days, but heavy movements should be avoided for 2 weeks. Compression garments must be worn to minimize swelling. Final results can take 3-4 months as inflammation resolves and the transferred fat integrates with surrounding tissues.

Candidates for
Fat Transfer

Candidates should have enough excess body fat to harvest for transfer. Typically, a BMI between 25 and 30 is ideal to ensure adequate fat reserves. Patients with lower BMIs may not have enough tissue for significant augmentation or shaping.
Candidates should be generally healthy without severe medical conditions that could impede recovery or increase risks. These include uncontrolled diabetes, active infections, certain cancers, and autoimmune disorders that interfere with circulation or wound healing.
The best candidates have good elasticity to adapt to the increase in volume underlying the skin. This characteristic diminishes with age, so younger patients often see better outcomes and longer-lasting results.
Ideal candidates have reasonable expectations about the modest volume enhancements possible with fat transfer. Understanding limitations on the amount of fat that can be harvested and retained helps set realistic goals.
Fat transfer requires a commitment to post-procedure compression, limited activity, and other limitations to maximize fat retention. Good candidates are willing and able to follow all instructions.
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Benefits of
Fat Grafting

Fat transfer is a popular cosmetic procedure that has gained significant attention for its versatility and natural results. By utilizing your fat, this treatment can be used for facial rejuvenation, body contouring, and more. Here are some of the many advantages fat grafting offers:

Natural appearance

Dual benefit (liposuction and enhancement)

Minimal risk of rejection

Long-lasting results (3-5 years)

Improved skin quality

No foreign implants

Outpatient procedure

What our patients say

5 Star Reviews
Best Surgeon in Tampa
By far the best experience I’ve had with a surgeon in his profession and office staff! The entire team at Solomon Cosmetic ROCKS! I started my journey with them back in September of 2020, after searching extensively for a great surgeon in my area to do a BBL. From day one Dr. Solomon and all his office staff were very inviting, warm, engaged, and helpful in explaining any and all questions and concerns I had about the procedure I was inquiring about.
Alise Martinez
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I did my breast implants on the 8th of December. Dr. Solomon did a very good job and his team was very nice and friendly and he’s a very good doctor. I really love him, god bless you and thank you for changing my life. I’m doing wonderful just after 3 days after my surgery. I 100% recommend Dr. Solomon 🙏
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I have picked and utilized Dr. Solomon for many surgeries, as a 44 year old woman I wanted to enhance and fix some of the aging on my face and body. Dr. Solomon and his staff for the last several years have been great to work with and made me feel comfortable on all visits. He has the best bedside manners and the nurses care about your overall experience and aftercare. I highly recommend and will continue to go to his practice for all my plastic surgery and Botox needs.
Michelle Turner
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I had a Brazilian butt lift, and Dr. Solomon and his staff were wonderful. Dr. Solomon has a great bed side manner. Really listened to what I wanted Ramona and Staff were very caring. I would Definitely Recommend Dr. Solomon I love my Results. Thank You Dr. Solomon. by Elizabeth C., a verified patient of Dr. George Solomon, posted on Google+ Excellent staff and very honest doctor. Dr. Solomon does not lead the patient one way or the other, like a few other Doctors I have spoken with.i believe his reviews speak for this practice. I will definitely return.
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Cost of
Fat Transfer Procedures in Tampa

Fat transfer cost in the Tampa Bay Area varies from $3,000 to $16,000, depending on the target area and the extent of liposuction. Facial and hand grafting procedures are usually cheaper, while BBL is in the higher price range. Contact us today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Solomon.

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Solomon Cosmetic Center
Is a Premiere Destination for Fat Transfer Procedures

To find out if fat transfer could be a solution for you, please call 727-288-9988 to schedule a consultation with Dr. George Solomon at Solomon Cosmetic Center in Tampa, FL. His centrally located office is convenient for those living in the Tampa Bay Area, including Palm Harbor, Largo, Sarasota, Winter Haven, and other parts of Florida. Dr. Solomon offers virtual consultations as an alternative to traditional meetings.

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