Fat transfer in Islamabad with Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas moves fat from where you have too much to where you have too little, so one procedure slims and fills at the same time.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Umbreen Munir Minhas, MBBS, FCPS (Plastic Surgery). Last updated October 2026.
Fat transfer, also called fat grafting or lipofilling, removes fat by gentle liposuction, purifies it and injects it in small amounts into another area. Only part of the fat survives, so the plan allows for that loss.
ISAPS recorded about 0.9 million facial fat transfers worldwide in 2024, a rise of 19.2% on the year before.
Cheeks, temples, breasts and hands all lose fat over time. Replacing it with your own fat restores a softer, younger shape.
Some people do not want an implant or repeat filler injections. Your own fat feels soft, moves naturally and does not trigger an allergy.
The fat is taken from areas you would like slimmer, such as the belly or thighs. You get a smaller waist and fuller curves from the same operation.
Scars, injuries and uneven areas after earlier liposuction can leave visible dips. Fat placed under the skin can lift and smooth these areas.
Fills hollow cheeks, sunken temples and under-eye grooves with soft, natural volume. Read about face fat transfer
Adds a modest cup increase and softer shape without an implant. Read about breast fat transfer
Builds buttock shape and fills hip dips while slimming the waist. Read about buttock augmentation
Adds lasting fullness to thin or ageing lips without repeat filler. Read about lip augmentation
Softens the backs of the hands, where veins and tendons show more with age, using a small amount of fat.
Lifts sunken scars and smooths dips left by injury or earlier surgery. Read about scar revision
The new volume looks soft and natural because it is your own tissue. How much stays depends on the area, the blood supply there and how you heal. Photos below are shared with patient consent.
Fat for transfer is taken by liposuction. These clinic photos show the donor-area results.
| Your Concern | Suggested Procedure | Fat That Typically Survives |
|---|---|---|
| Hollow cheeks or temples | Face fat transfer | About 60% |
| Small or uneven breasts | Breast fat transfer | About 58% on average, from 44% to 83% |
| Flat buttocks or hip dips | Buttock augmentation | About 80% at 1 year in one study |
| Thin lips | Lip augmentation | Up to half can be absorbed |
Dr. Umbreen checks where you carry spare fat, usually the belly, flanks or thighs, and picks spots where removing fat also improves your shape.
Because part of the fat is absorbed, she plans a little extra or a second session, so the final volume matches your goal.
Each area has its own rules, such as breast imaging before surgery or the exact layer used in the buttocks.
Most problems after fat transfer are small and treatable. Dr. Umbreen explains the risks for your chosen area before consent.
It adds volume but does not lift loose, hanging skin. A very large increase in size is rarely possible in one session, because fat needs a blood supply to survive.
Your fee is confirmed after consultation, once the donor and recipient areas are agreed. Ask for one written estimate covering surgeon, anesthesia and facility.
| Factor | How It Affects Your Fee |
|---|---|
| Recipient area | A small area such as the hands costs less than the breasts or buttocks. |
| Volume | More fat means more liposuction and longer surgery. |
| Sessions | A planned second session adds to the total. |
| Anesthesia | Local anesthesia costs less than general. |
Fat transfer surgery includes two steps, harvesting and injecting, so check that both are in the quote.
Fat transfer and liposuction are both listed on her public profile, and she uses fat in cosmetic and reconstructive work. As a female surgeon, she understands patients who want natural curves without implants.
Each option adds volume in a different way, and the right choice depends on how much change you want.
| Feature | Fat Transfer | Implants or Fillers |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Your own fat | Silicone or hyaluronic acid gel |
| Size increase | Modest per session | Larger and predictable |
| Feel | Soft and natural | Firmer with implants |
| Bonus effect | Slims the donor area | None |
| Long term | Surviving fat stays | Implants may need replacing, fillers repeating |
For a large size change, implants are usually more reliable. For a natural, moderate change, fat often suits better.
Dr. Umbreen sees patients privately at Omer Diagnostic & Specialist Clinics (ODC), 12-A, LG Floor, CBC Plaza, G-8 Markaz, Islamabad, Monday to Friday, 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
Bring photos of the area you want filled, your weight history and, for breast work, any recent breast scan reports.
The donor area is usually the sorest part, like a deep bruise. The treated area feels tight and swollen, and prescribed painkillers control both for the first days.
Fat that survives the first few months stays and behaves like your own fat. It grows or shrinks with your body weight, so a steady weight keeps the result.
Small areas such as the face, lips or hands need very little fat. Larger areas such as the breasts or buttocks need more, so very slim patients may need an implant instead.
Sometimes. Small areas often need only one session, while larger changes may need a second session a few months later, once the first fat has settled, to build volume safely.
No. Fat contains some repair cells, but standard fat transfer is a volume procedure. Be cautious of clinics selling it as a stem cell cure for ageing or illness.
Yes. Men most often have fat placed in the face to restore cheek and temple volume, or into dents from an accident or an earlier liposuction elsewhere on the body.
Patient guides on fat transfer from Dr. Umbreen’s blog.
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