5. Requirements

To ensure your safety and best results, all patients must undergo proper preparation before any fat graft transfer procedure:

✅ 1. In-Person Consultation

All procedures begin with a face-to-face consultation at our Quezon City clinic. This allows for proper assessment, personalized planning, and realistic goal-setting.

✅ 2. Laboratory Tests

Required for BBL and large volume fat grafting patients to check for suitability and ensure a smooth surgery.

• Standard Labs (for healthy patients under 50):

  • CBC

  • Chest X-ray

  • 12L ECG

  • BUN and Creatinine

  • Fasting Blood Sugar

  • PT, PTT, INR

  • AST, ALT

  • Others if deemed necessary

  • Estimated Cost: ₱4,000–₱5,000

  • Labs may be done at any trusted diagnostic center of your choice.

✅ 3. Full Medical Clearance (for patients with comorbidities(Hypertension, Diabetes, etc.) or aged 50 and above):

• • Cardiopulmonary clearance from your physician may be required.

  • Additional tests such as 2D Echo or Stress Test might be requested depending on your medical history.

6. FAQs

Q: Is the result permanent?
A: Partially. About 50–70% of the transferred fat survives and becomes permanent after 3–6 months. Results vary per area and patient.

Q: Is it safer than fillers?
A: Yes. Since it uses your own fat, there's no risk of allergic reaction or foreign material rejection. It's a natural and regenerative option.

Q: Will I lose the fat if I lose weight?
A: Transferred fat behaves like native fat. Significant weight loss may reduce its volume slightly.

Q: Can I do this with liposuction?
A: Absolutely. Fat grafting is often done together with liposuction, especially V-Line Lipo, and abdominal lipo.

Q: Will I bruise or swell?
A: Yes, especially around the injection sites. This usually improves in 7–10 days.

Q: What maintenance is needed?
A: No special maintenance needed. A healthy lifestyle, skincare, and sun protection help preserve results.

Q: When can I resume exercise after fat graft transfer?
A: Light walking is encouraged after a few days, but strenuous workouts or heavy lifting should be avoided for 8 weeks, depending on the area treated. Overexertion too early may affect graft survival and healing.

Q: What diet should I follow after surgery?
A: Focus on a nutrient-rich, anti-inflammatory diet—high in protein, vegetables, and healthy fats. Avoid highly processed foods, alcohol, and excessive salt to minimize swelling. Hydration is key to recovery.

Q: Can I use a sauna or do hot yoga after surgery?
A: Avoid saunas, steam rooms, hot baths, and intense heat exposure for at least 8 weeks. Heat can increase swelling and may interfere with fat graft retention.

Q: Are there foods or supplements I should avoid?
A: Yes. Avoid blood-thinning foods and supplements such as garlic, ginseng, fish oil, and vitamin E for 1–2 weeks post-op (unless cleared by your surgeon). Also avoid caffeine and alcohol during the initial recovery period.

Q: How do I protect the grafted area?
A: Do not apply pressure, massage, or sleep on the grafted area for at least 3–4 weeks, especially if fat was injected to the face or under-eyes. Use a soft pillow and sleep on your back if needed.

Q: Will the fat move or dissolve?
A: A portion of the fat (usually around 30–40%) may be naturally absorbed by the body. What remains after 2-3 months is generally permanent. Avoiding trauma, pressure, or overactivity in the early healing phase improves retention.