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A More Natural Way to Restore Volume

Changes in volume can occur gradually with aging, weight loss, or life transitions. Some patients want subtle restoration rather than augmentation, while others want to enhance contour using their own tissue instead of synthetic materials.

At Restivo Plastic Surgery, fat transfer is approached with care and restraint. As a female-led, boutique practice serving Hawaii, treatment is provided in a calm, private environment at our Maui office, where listening and clarity shape every recommendation.

What Fat Transfer Is Designed to Do

Fat transfer is a surgical procedure that removes fat from one area of the body and reintroduces it into another to restore or enhance volume. Common treatment areas include the hips, buttocks, breasts, or face.

Patients choose fat grafting in Hawaii when they want soft, natural-looking volume using their own tissue. Planning focuses on proportion, tissue health, and realistic expectations for retention.

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The Advantages of Fat Transfer

  • Natural Volume Using Your Own Tissue: Fat transfer uses existing fat rather than implants or fillers, creating results that feel soft and integrated.
  • Dual-Contour Improvement: Fat is removed from one area and added to another, allowing two regions to be addressed within a single plan.
  • Subtle, Proportionate Enhancement: Careful placement supports volume restoration without exaggeration or artificial shape.
  • Customization by Area and Goal: Each treatment plan is tailored to anatomy and desired outcome, allowing precise control over volume and contour.

Is Fat Transfer Right for You?

Fat transfer may be appropriate for patients who have sufficient donor fat and want natural-looking volume enhancement or restoration. It is often considered by those seeking modest change rather than dramatic augmentation.

Good candidates are generally in stable health with realistic expectations about volume retention. During consultation, Dr. Restivo helps determine whether fat transfer aligns with your goals and anatomy through open, pressure-free discussion.

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What to Expect From the Fat Transfer Process

  1. A Consultation Focused on Balance: Your consultation explores where volume is desired and where donor fat may be taken from. Dr. Restivo evaluates tissue quality and discusses whether fat transfer or another approach best supports your goals.
  2. The Procedure Itself: Fat transfer involves gentle fat removal, careful processing, and precise placement into the target area. Anesthesia and surgical details are reviewed so expectations feel clear.
  3. Immediate Aftercare: After surgery, you’ll receive guidance to support healing at both donor and recipient sites. Swelling and soreness are common early and improve gradually.
  4. Follow-Up and Ongoing Support: Follow-up visits allow healing to be monitored and questions addressed. Continued guidance ensures recovery progresses smoothly and confidently.
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Why Choose Restivo Plastic Surgery?

Fat transfer requires restraint and precision to look natural. At Restivo Plastic Surgery, surgical decisions are guided by proportion, tissue behavior, and long-term balance rather than volume alone.

A Measured Approach to Volume

Dr. Restivo plans fat transfer with careful attention to placement and quantity, helping results feel soft and integrated rather than overfilled.

Experience With Body and Facial Contour

With training in both general and plastic surgery, Dr. Restivo brings a comprehensive understanding of fat behavior, supporting thoughtful harvesting and placement.

Clear, Individualized Guidance

Patients receive honest explanations about what fat transfer can realistically achieve, so they can make informed decisions about their procedures. Care is delivered with discretion, clarity, and respect for individual goals.

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Recovery and Healing

Recovery after fat transfer varies depending on treatment areas and individual healing. Patients often experience swelling or soreness at donor sites, with gradual improvement over several weeks.

Activity guidance is discussed clearly during consultation. Ongoing follow-up ensures healing progresses appropriately and concerns are addressed promptly.

How Results Continue to Settle

Initial volume changes are visible once swelling subsides, though some fat reabsorption is expected. Final results continue to refine over several months. Longevity depends on technique, placement, and individual healing patterns. The goal is natural integration rather than immediate fullness.

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Frequently Asked Questions Fat Transfer

How much of the transferred fat survives long-term?

Not all transferred fat remains permanently. A portion is reabsorbed, which is discussed during consultation, so expectations feel realistic.

Will fat transfer look natural?

When planned carefully, fat transfer can look very natural because it uses your own tissue and follows existing anatomy.

Is fat transfer permanent?

Surviving fat cells can be long-lasting, though weight changes may affect results over time.

Can fat transfer be combined with other procedures?

Fat transfer may be combined with liposuction, mommy makeover, breast procedures, or facial surgery when appropriate. Combination planning is discussed during consultation.

How soon can I see results?

Initial changes are visible early, but final results take several months as swelling resolves and fat stabilizes.

Schedule Your Consultation for Fat Transfer in Hawaii

Schedule a consultation to discuss fat transfer in Hawaii with Dr. Restivo and receive clear, personalized guidance in a calm, private setting focused on balance and long-term confidence.

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