Plastic Surgery
Fat transfer, also called fat grafting or lipofilling, uses your own fat to restore volume and improve contour.
Fat is gently removed by liposuction, usually from the abdomen, flanks or thighs, then purified and placed in small amounts where more volume is wanted.
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At Seline Clinic in Jumeirah, Dubai, your plastic surgeon plans the procedure around the change you want to achieve, the available donor fat and the tissues receiving it. Your consultation covers the expected degree of change, recovery, costs and whether treatment should be completed in one or more sessions.
| Procedure | liposuction to collect fat, then injection of purified fat into the treatment area |
| Common areas | face, breasts, hands, buttocks and contour irregularities |
| Anaesthesia | local anaesthesia with sedation, or general anaesthesia, depending on the operative plan, patient factors, surgeon preference and facility protocol |
| Scars | tiny entry points of a few millimetres |
| Recovery | visible recovery is usually measured in days to a few weeks, depending on the areas treated |
| Final result | usually assessed after several months, once swelling settles and the transferred fat has stabilised |
| Sessions | some patients need more than one session, because part of the transferred fat is naturally absorbed |
| Surgery location | accredited surgical facilities, with consultation and follow-up at Seline Clinic on Jumeirah Street |
What Fat Transfer Can and Cannot Do
Fat transfer restores or adds modest volume using living tissue from your own body, because it is your own fat, there is no implant and no foreign material.
What it can do:
What it cannot do:
Which Areas Can Fat Grafting Treat?
Fat grafting can be used in several areas, and each one has its own goals, limits and recovery.
The right area and amount are decided after examination, because the same concern can have more than one cause.
Fat Transfer to the Face
Fat transfer to the face replaces volume that has thinned with age, weight loss or genetics. It is often used in the cheeks, temples, under the eyes, along the jawline and in the lips.
Small amounts are placed with fine cannulas, layer by layer. Facial fat transfer can be done on its own or alongside a facelift or midface lift, where lifting and volume work together.
It does not lift sagging skin. When jowls or loose skin are the main concern, a lift is usually discussed instead of, or with, fat transfer.
Fat Transfer to the Breast
Fat transfer to the breast can add a modest increase in size or restore upper breast fullness, using your own fat instead of an implant. It suits women who want a natural, gradual change rather than a large increase.
The volume that can be added in one session is limited, and some patients need a second session. It does not lift a breast that has dropped, so it may be combined with a breast lift.
For a larger change, breast augmentation with implants may be more suitable. Breast imaging before and after surgery is discussed during the consultation.
Fat Grafting to the Body
Fat can be used to smooth dents, correct irregularities after previous liposuction, or improve contour in areas such as the hips. It is often part of a wider body plan, for example liposuction 360 with fat grafting.
At Seline Clinic, Maria Shape is a body contouring technique by Dr. Maria Rubatti that is based on fat transfer.
Fat Transfer to the Buttocks
Buttock fat transfer, commonly known as a Brazilian butt lift or BBL, uses transferred fat to change buttock shape and volume.
BBL has specific safety considerations and recovery instructions, particularly around sitting, sleeping and pressure on the treated area.
Read more about Brazilian butt lift surgery in Dubai.
Is Fat Transfer Right for You?
Fat transfer usually suits people who want a natural, moderate change and have enough spare fat to harvest.
You may be a suitable candidate if you:
Age on its own does not decide suitability. Skin quality, the amount of spare fat and the pattern of volume loss matter more.
Very slim patients may not have enough fat to move. In that case, the surgeon may suggest another option.
What Are the Risks of Fat Transfer?
Like any surgical procedure, fat transfer has possible side effects, and your surgeon will go through them with you at consultation. The most common are temporary swelling, bruising and changes in sensation. Less often, patients may notice scarring, slight asymmetry or uneven contours at the donor or treated area.
Much of the safety and quality of fat transfer depends on the plastic surgeon. Experience in harvesting, processing and placing fat, precise technique, and strict safety protocols at every stage all help to lower the risk of complications and support a natural, even result. At Seline Clinic, fat transfer is performed by experienced plastic surgeons in accredited surgical facilities.
If you have breast fat transfer,Grafted fat can leave small changes that show on mammograms or ultrasound. Telling your radiologist about the procedure helps them read your scans correctly
Avoiding smoking and nicotine before and after surgery helps healing and supports fat survival. Share all your medicines and supplements with your surgeon, who will advise you on what to pause and when.
Can Fat Transfer Be Combined With Other Surgery?
Yes. Fat transfer is often part of a wider plan, because the liposuction used to collect fat also reshapes the donor area.
Common combinations include facial fat transfer with a facelift, breast fat transfer with a breast lift, and body contouring with liposuction. Combining procedures changes the recovery plan, so your surgeon will explain what is safe to do together.
How to Choose a Fat Transfer Surgeon in Dubai
A few points are worth checking before you decide:
Healthcare facilities and professionals practising within DHA jurisdiction are subject to local licensing and regulatory requirements.
Book Your Fat Transfer Consultation in Dubai
Fat transfer works best when the amount, area and technique match your anatomy and goals. A consultation is where those decisions are made.
To arrange a private consultation,
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The clinic is located atAddress: 623 Jumeira St - Umm Suqeim First - Umm Suqeim 1 - Dubai
The consultation decides whether fat transfer is the right tool for your concern. The surgeon examines the area you want to treat and the areas where fat could be taken from.
You will discuss your goals, your medical history, any medications and supplements, and whether you smoke. For breast fat transfer, previous breast imaging and family history are also reviewed.
The surgeon will explain how much change is realistic, how many sessions may be needed and what recovery looks like for your plan.
Fat transfer follows three main steps:
The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia with sedation, or general anaesthesia, depending on the operative plan, patient factors, surgeon preference and facility protocol. Many patients go home the same day when fat transfer is done on its own.
Recovery involves two areas: where fat was taken from, and where it was placed. Your surgeon will give you a plan for your own case. As a general guide:
The treated area often looks fuller at first because of swelling and slight over-filling. This settles as part of the fat is absorbed.
In Dubai, keep healing skin out of direct sun and plan around the summer heat if you need to wear a compression garment.
I recently underwent a facelift with Dr. Bouraoui Kotti at Seline Clinic, and I’m absolutely delighted with the outcome. He explained everything clearly, listened carefully to my expectations, and delivered a result that exceeded them. My face looks lifted, youthful, and harmonious without losing its natural expression. The team was incredibly kind and attentive throughout the process — a wonderful experience in every way.
Maryam Al Mazrouei
Dr. Bouraoui Kotti · Face Lifting Procedures, Fat Transfer in Dubai
Had a facelift performed by Dr. Alexej Rubin at Seline Clinic, and I couldn’t be happier. The result is subtle yet transformative — my features are more defined, my skin firmer, and I feel ten years younger. The care and professionalism of the whole team were beyond impressive. The clinic combines luxury and warmth, making you feel confident and supported from consultation to recovery.
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Dr. Alexej Rubin · Face Lifting Procedures, Fat Transfer in Dubai
I had the Faceapp treatment with Daniela twice now, and she is absolutely amazing! She is very accommodating, professional, and welcoming. Daniela took the time to listen and address all of my concerns during my first visit, which made me feel completely at ease. The clinic itself is very nice and cozy, and the valet parking makes the whole experience even more convenient. I trust Daniela’s expertise and highly recommend her to all my friends. Only the highest praises for her ❤️
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Daniela Mota Biscaro · Face Lifting Procedures, Fat Transfer in Dubai
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The fat that survives after the first few months usually stays long term. It still behaves like normal fat, so it can change with weight gain or loss, and the face and body continue to age.
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