Sometimes the goal isn’t removing fat — it’s moving it. Fat transfer takes fat from where you have too much and places it where you want more shape, using your own tissue instead of a synthetic implant or filler. Done well, it’s two results in one: a slimmer donor area and a fuller, natural target.
Fat transfer (fat grafting) harvests fat by gentle liposuction, purifies it, and re-injects it to add volume or contour — to the face, buttocks, hips, or hands. Because it’s your own tissue, it feels natural and carries no rejection risk; the catch is that a portion of the fat doesn’t survive, so the surgeon over-corrects and final volume settles over a few months.
| Area | Goal |
|---|---|
| Face | Restore lost volume, soften hollows, look rested |
| Buttocks / hips | Add shape and projection (natural alternative to implants) |
| Body contour | Smooth irregularities, balance proportions |
| Hands | Soften a bony, aged appearance |
Dr. Sherif Hegazy’s take: “Fat transfer is the most natural way to add volume — it’s you. But survival is everything: gentle harvesting, careful processing, and placing it in tiny parcels at the right depth. Rushed grafting loses fat and disappoints. I plan for the percentage that won’t take, so the final result is the one we agreed on.”
It pairs naturally with liposuction — remove fat from one area, add shape to another in the same session. Explore the fat injection service.
The fat that survives the first few months is permanent. A predictable portion is reabsorbed early, which is why surgeons slightly over-fill.
For larger volumes it’s more natural and longer-lasting; fillers suit smaller, precise touch-ups with no surgery.
Sometimes a second smaller session refines the result, depending on how much fat survived and your goal.
Fat transfer sculpts twice over — slimming the donor area and adding natural volume where you want it — but the result lives or dies on careful technique and graft survival. To see if it fits your goals, book a consultation with Dr. Sherif Hegazy.
Disclaimer: This article is for general education and does not replace a medical consultation. Suitability and results vary by individual and can only be determined by a qualified surgeon.
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