When patients seek to increase volume in specific areas of the body, fat injections from JanigaMDs are an exceptional choice. Fat injections, also known as autologous fat transplantation, make use of excess fat harvested from the patient’s own body and are a safe, natural alternative to dermal fillers or other soft tissue fillers. Fat injections produce long-lasting, natural-looking results that can accentuate body contours and restore a more youthful appearance. If you have very little body fat, there are alternatives like alloClae and Renuva, which are fat stimulators that can be injected under the skin to stimulate your own fat to grow in that specific area.
Fat injections offer a multitude of benefits for patients who desire natural outcomes from their facial or body contouring procedure. Facial fat grafting can soften signs of aging and restore facial fullness. Areas of the body that show early signs of aging, like the hands, can also be rejuvenated. Fat injections can also be used to build volume and improve the contour of areas like the buttocks or breasts. These injections are carefully placed to create smoother transitions and better integration with the surrounding skin. Multiple areas can be treated during one procedure, depending on the patient’s concerns and aesthetic goals.
Before undergoing fat injections at JanigaMDs, you’ll meet with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Timothy Janiga to discuss your goals, medical history, and any medications you’re currently taking. He will explain how liposuction is used to harvest fat from areas such as the abdomen or thighs, and how that fat is purified before being administered to the treated area. It is important that patients have enough fat in the donor area that can be transferred to the recipient areas. Dr. Janiga will also provide detailed instructions regarding diet, activity restrictions, and the use of prescribed medications to manage discomfort and support recovery from anesthesia.
While the fat cells that survive after grafting are permanent, patients who lose weight or gain weight after the procedure may impact their results. For this reason, patients are encouraged to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, proper exercise, and good weight management prior to and after surgery. Any weight loss regimen goals should be completed prior to the surgical procedure.
Dr. Timothy Janiga is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over two decades of experience and countless patient success stories. His calm, expert, and meticulous approach has transformed the lives of both cosmetic and reconstruction patients, helping them feel good in their bodies. Dr. Janiga is an expert in all aspects of plastic surgery and specializes in cosmetic facial surgery, body contouring, and breast surgery.
Dr. Janiga performs fat grafting in the office (hands and face) or as an outpatient surgical procedure using general anesthesia (face, hands, buttocks, breast). Once a donor area of the body has been selected for harvesting, the extra fat is removed through the process of liposuction. After harvesting, the fat is processed for transfer, and it is then loaded into syringes to be used during the injection process. Dr. Janiga preps the recipient area, and the fat is carefully injected in small amounts until the desired result is achieved.
Dr. Janiga has found this procedure to be effective for both men and women as early as their mid-30s for certain smaller areas that may begin showing signs of natural aging and volume loss, and it is also an effective full anti-aging treatment for men and women into their 70’s. Fat injections return missing volume and restore a more youthful look.
Procedure times vary, though fat transfer generally takes between two and three hours. For smaller areas such as the cheeks or hands, the procedure may be performed in-office with local anesthesia, while larger treatments like breast contouring or buttock augmentation are mostly performed at an outpatient surgery center under general anesthesia. Body contouring with fat injections can also be combined with a facial fat transfer to restore lost volume in every area and achieve dramatic body and facial rejuvenation.
As a patient of both Dr. Jennifer and Tim Janiga, I have the utmost praise for the care I have received. They are fantastic at what they do. The attention to detail and going “above and beyond” is very much appreciated.
As a patient of both Dr. Jennifer and Tim Janiga, I have the utmost praise for the care I have received. They are fantastic at what they do. The attention to detail and going ‘above and beyond’ is very much appreciated.
I’ve had microneedling, fillers, and Botox with Charlotte and I am very happy with the results. Charlotte is always so informative and answers all of my questions. I really like her conservative approach and recommendations. She is friendly and we always have great conversation!
I have had an amazing experience as a patient with Dr. Janiga and his staff. I have been lucky to also have the opportunity to work with him. He is a very skilled surgeon and his results are incredible. Their scheduler, receptionists, nurses, all their staff are very knowledgeable and helpful.
Immediately following your fat transfer procedure, you may experience mild pain, swelling, or bruising at both the donor site and the injection site. These symptoms are expected and typically resolve within one to two weeks. Patients will be given compression garments that should be worn at all times to protect the healing areas and maintain their newly shaped contours. Small stitches will be used at the liposuction incision sites, and Dr. Janiga will remove these at a post-operative appointment.
Most patients begin to see visible improvements in the appearance of the treated area immediately. While initial swelling can obscure early results, swelling will slowly resolve over a few weeks, and your final fat injection results typically become clear at about four weeks post-procedure. Patients can expect improved skin tone, restored volume, and a more youthful form in the areas where fat was injected. Because the transferred fat is living tissue, some fat absorption is common. However, the remaining fat cells that establish a blood supply will provide a long-lasting outcome.
Choosing the right provider is one of the most important factors in achieving safe, natural results from fat grafting. At JanigaMDs, patients benefit from the expertise of a team committed to safety, artistry, and innovation, ensuring every procedure is tailored to meet the unique needs of the patient.
JanigaMDs is the only practice in Northern Nevada that combines the expertise of both a plastic surgeon and a board-certified dermatologist under one roof, offering truly comprehensive care. The treatment plan can be customized through their collaborative Beauty Fusion Consult, so you receive guidance that takes into account both surgical and non-surgical options, such as fillers, CoolSculpting, or other surgical procedures.
By choosing JanigaMDs, patients gain access to award-winning providers, advanced techniques, and the peace of mind that their procedure is being performed by a highly trained, experienced surgeon at a safe, customized physician-owned surgery center. Whether restoring facial fullness or enhancing the buttocks and breasts, JanigaMDs helps patients achieve natural, confidence-boosting results that last.
If you are interested in restoring volume and achieving natural-looking results with fat injections, the team at JanigaMDs is here to help. For more information or to set up a consultation with Dr. Timothy Janiga for fat injections in our Reno Plastic Surgery offices, please send us an email or call 775-364-0224.
JanigaMDs is the only practice in Reno where patients can consult with both a board-certified dermatologist and a board-certified plastic surgeon in one visit.
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