Body Fat Grafting Surgery in Portland, OR
Natural Volume and Contouring
Using your own purified fat, double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Hetal Fichadia can smooth, sculpt, and subtly enhance your contours for results that look and feel like you. As a double board-certified plastic surgeon in Portland, Dr. Fichadia is known for her holistic, precision-based approach. Whether you want to fill hip dips, add subtle breast volume, rejuvenate the hands, or gently lift and round the buttocks, Dr. Fichadia blends science and artistry to deliver results that reflect your body, your vision, and your confidence.
Proudly serving Portland, Lake Oswego, Beaverton, Clackamas, Tigard, Hillsboro, and nearby areas. Call (503) 488-2344 to schedule your consultation. Together, we’ll create a result that feels uniquely yours.
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What Is Body Fat Grafting?
Body fat grafting (also called autologous fat transfer or lipofilling) uses your body’s own fat to add volume and improve contours in targeted areas. The process involves liposuction from areas like the abdomen or flanks, purifying the fat, and carefully injecting it into the desired area using specialized techniques to ensure smooth, long-lasting results. Facial fat grafting is also an option.
Common treatment zones include:
- Breasts (breast augmentation with fat transfer)
- Hips (hip dips and lateral curves)
- Buttocks (for gentle lift or fullness)
- Hands (for rejuvenation of aged or veiny hands)
- Face – For soft, natural facial rejuvenation
Why Choose Dr. Hetal Fichadia for Body Fat Transfer?
Choosing the right surgeon for fat grafting is crucial, as this technique blends science with artistry. Dr. Fichadia is one of the few female plastic surgeons in Portland with advanced training in fat transfer procedures. She has had a special interest in fat grafting since early training, co-authoring a chapter on fat transfer in 2012. You’ll feel seen, heard, and fully cared for at every step of your transformation.
Here’s what makes her approach unique:
- Woman-to-woman care: As a mother, surgeon, and patient advocate, she brings empathy and lived experience to her surgical work. With a patient-first philosophy rooted in honesty, education, and genuine care, Dr. Fichadia has been consistently selected by her peers as a Portland Monthly Top Doctor every year since 2018.
- Surgical artistry: following key foundational principles of fat harvest and transfer, grafts are placed with careful intention, using micro-layering for natural feel and contour and maximize survival rate.
- Holistic support: From surgical nutrition to emotional readiness, Dr. Fichadia supports the full patient experience.
- Refined safety techniques: She uses gentle liposuction, meticulous purification methods, and only injects fat where it can safely survive and integrate.
Benefits of Body Fat Grafting
- Enhances shape using your body’s own tissue
- Avoids synthetic implants or fillers
- Improves skin quality and texture in grafted areas
- Combines body contouring and volume restoration
- Offers natural, long-lasting results
- Corrects asymmetries or volume loss
- Minimal scarring and downtime
Many patients love that fat transfer enhances multiple areas in a single procedure, since it reduces fat where it’s unwanted and adds it in places that accentuate balance and beauty.
Am I a Good Candidate?
You may be a strong candidate for fat grafting if you:
- Are in good general health and a non-smoker
- Have adequate fat in donor areas (like abdomen, flanks, or thighs)
- Desire subtle to moderate volume in another area
- Want to avoid synthetic implants or fillers
- Have realistic expectations about results
During your consultation, Dr. Fichadia will assess your goals, anatomy, and lifestyle to create a custom plan that fits your body beautifully.
What Happens During a Body Fat Grafting Procedure?
Fat grafting is performed at one of Dr. Fichadia’s preferred accredited surgical centers in Portland. Most procedures take between 2–4 hours depending on the extent of liposuction and the number of areas being treated. Here’s what to expect:
- Liposuction is performed using gentle, controlled techniques to harvest fat from targeted donor areas.
- The fat is purified to separate healthy, viable cells from fluids or damaged tissue.
- Using a microinjection technique, the fat is layered into the desired area to build smooth, soft volume and natural curves.
- You’ll be monitored and cared for by Dr. Fichadia and her team from start to finish.
Recovery After Fat Grafting to the Body
Recovery is generally well-tolerated, with some soreness, swelling, and bruising in both donor and grafted sites. Support garments may be worn for the liposuction sites, and Dr. Fichadia will provide clear aftercare instructions for healing and fat retention.
Typical recovery timeline:
2–3 days
5–10 days
2–3 weeks
4–6 weeks
How Long Do Results of Body Fat Transfer Last?
Fat grafting offers a long-lasting enhancement, usually a permanent one, for the fat that survives. About 60–80% of transferred fat typically integrates into the surrounding tissue. The fat cells that survive act like any other fat in your body, so maintaining a stable weight is key to maintaining your results.
How Much Does Body Fat Grafting Cost in Portland?
The cost of fat grafting in Portland OR depends on
- Number of areas treated
- Amount of liposuction required
- Whether fat grafting is combined with another procedure (e.g., breast lift)
During your consultation, you’ll receive a detailed quote and our team will go over financing options if needed.
Take the Next Step Toward Balanced, Beautiful Contours
If you’re ready to enhance your body’s natural curves using your own tissue, Dr. Hetal Fichadia offers expert fat grafting in Portland and Lake Oswego. Her calm, patient-centered approach ensures that every step (from consultation to follow-up) is supportive, empowering, and tailored to your unique goals.
Call (503) 488-2344 or contact us through our online form to schedule your consultation today. We proudly serve patients from Portland, Lake Oswego, Tigard, Clackamas, Beaverton, and the surrounding areas.
Portland Body Fat Grafting FAQs
How many sessions will I need?
Will the fat move or feel hard?
Can I combine fat grafting with other procedures?
Is there any risk of rejection or allergic reaction?
No. Because the fat comes from your own body, there’s no risk of rejection or allergic response.
What happens if I lose weight after fat grafting?
Some of the transferred fat may shrink with weight loss. Stable weight helps preserve your result.
How much downtime will I need after body fat grafting?
Most patients return to non-strenuous work within a week. Activities like intense exercise or prolonged sitting (if the buttocks were treated) should be avoided for 2–3 weeks to protect the grafted fat.
Can body fat grafting fix hip dips?
Yes. Fat grafting is one of the most effective ways to fill in hip dips and create a smoother, curvier hip contour using your own tissue.
Will I need to gain weight before surgery?
Not usually. If you have enough fat in donor areas like the abdomen, thighs, or flanks, there’s no need to gain weight. Dr. Fichadia will assess this during your consultation.
What happens if the fat doesn’t “take”?
Some fat is always reabsorbed. Dr. Fichadia uses refined techniques to maximize fat survival, but if volume loss occurs, a touch-up procedure can be considered after healing
Can I choose where the fat is taken from?
Yes, to an extent. Dr. Fichadia will work with you to identify donor areas that make the most sense for both fat quality and your body goals. The most common areas are the abdomen, flanks, or thighs.
Does the fat grafting procedure hurt?
Most patients describe mild soreness or tenderness in both donor and treated areas. Dr. Fichadia uses gentle techniques and offers long-acting pain management tools to keep you comfortable.
How soon will I see my final results?
You’ll notice immediate improvement, but swelling and fat reabsorption take time and final results settle in 6 months after surgery.
Can I use fat grafting for breast reconstruction or correction of deformities?
Yes. Fat grafting can help address volume loss, rippling, or asymmetry after breast surgery and is sometimes used in reconstructive procedures. Dr. Fichadia can evaluate your needs during a consultation.