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Fat Transplantation
Fat can be safely transplanted from an area of the hip or thigh. It is processed and then re-injected within a few minutes to correct deep facial folds, dimples or augment lips. Minor swelling and bruising usually follows the injections and resolves within a few days.

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Before and after lipotransfer to correct post-surgical defect

Procedures
  •  Smooth Beam
  •  Aesthetics Services
  •  Laser Resurfacing of Wrinkles and Scars
  •  Hair Removal for All Skin Types
  •  Vascular Lesions (including leg veins)
  •  Pigmented Lesions
  •  Tattoo Removal
  •  Botox
  •  Liposuction
  •  Fat Transplantation
  •  Filler Substances
  •  Sclerotherapy
  •  Photodynamic Light Therapy
  •  ThermaCool TC
  •  Scar Revision

Results vary but usually last between 6-12 months. In many patients, the augmentation lasts much longer, especially when the transplant is reinforced with 1-2 touch-ups in the first six months. Side effects are very rare, and allergic reactions are non-existent.

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