By Dr. Brian Reagan on April 16th, 2025
Let’s talk about it!
Let’s talk about fat. For years, this word has carried a heavy burden—socially, emotionally, and physically. But in the world of modern plastic surgery, fat is not the enemy. In fact, it’s one of our most powerful tools for restoring youth, enhancing curves, and helping patients look and feel their best.
I tell my patients this all the time: Fat isn’t a flaw. It’s a resource.
What Is Fat Transfer—and Why Is It So Popular?
Fat transfer, also known as fat grafting, is one of my favorite procedures to perform—because it’s natural, versatile, and the results can be truly transformative.
The concept is beautifully simple: we gently remove excess fat from one part of your body (like the abdomen, thighs, or flanks), wash it, and then carefully inject it into areas that need volume or enhancement. It’s like nature’s own filler—but it’s yours.
Whether we’re restoring youthful fullness to the face, enhancing the buttocks, subtly augmenting the breasts, or rejuvenating aging hands, fat transfer allows us to sculpt and refine in the most organic way possible.
Fat Has a Job to Do
One of the biggest misconceptions about fat is that it’s “bad.” But from a medical and aesthetic perspective, fat plays a critical role in supporting our skin, creating contour, and maintaining a youthful look.
As we age, we naturally lose fat in areas like the cheeks, temples, and hands. That’s part of what makes us look older or more tired—even when we feel great. With fat transfer, we’re simply putting that volume back where it belongs.
And here’s the beauty of it: we’re using your own tissue. No synthetic materials, no foreign substances—just you.
A Two-for-One Bonus
Fat transfer is one of those rare procedures that gives you double the benefit. We reduce areas of unwanted fat (hello, flatter tummy or slimmer thighs) and use it to enhance the parts of your body that need a little extra love. It’s a body-balancing technique that’s as smart as it is beautiful.
The Results? Natural and Long-Lasting
Unlike traditional fillers, which eventually dissolve and need repeat treatments, transferred fat can become a permanent part of your body once it establishes a blood supply. That means longer-lasting results and a more natural feel—because it is natural.
Of course, not all the fat will “take” during the transfer, and that’s something we plan for. But with the right technique and care, the outcome can be incredibly rewarding.
The Takeaway: Embrace the Power of Fat
In my practice, I work with patients every day who are ready to look and feel more confident—but who also want to avoid anything that looks overdone or artificial. That’s why fat transfer has become one of our go-to solutions.
So let’s retire the old mindset. Fat isn’t a four-letter word. It’s a gift. And when it’s used thoughtfully, it can be one of the most powerful tools in aesthetic medicine.
If you’ve been curious about fat transfer—or if you’re simply looking for a more natural approach to cosmetic enhancement—I’d love to talk with you. Together, we’ll create a plan that celebrates your body and works with what you already have.
