Congratulations on reaching your weight loss goals! While GLP-1 medications are incredible for shedding total body fat, they cannot dictate where you lose it. Many patients find they have lost volume in areas where they actually wanted to keep it—resulting in a deflated chest, a flattened buttocks, or hollowed cheeks. A fat transfer, also known as Fat Grafting, is a natural procedure where we use gentle Liposuction to remove your remaining stubborn pockets of fat, purify it, and strategically inject it into areas that need soft, natural volume restoration.

Yes, absolutely! Rapid weight loss often depleps the natural fat pads in the face, leading to a gaunt, hollow, or prematurely aged appearance often referred to as "Ozempic Face." Dr. Claudia Kim frequently uses precision fat grafting to beautifully restore volume to the cheeks, under-eyes, and temples, offering a permanent alternative to traditional Dermal Fillers.

This is a very common concern. Even after massive weight loss, most patients still have localized "stubborn" areas—such as the lower abdomen, flanks (love handles), or inner thighs—that hold onto fat. During your consultation, Dr. Claudia Kim will assess your remaining fat stores to determine if you have enough donor fat to achieve your specific volume goals.

Fat transfer is incredibly versatile. Beyond facial rejuvenation, we commonly use your own natural fat to restore lost upper-pole fullness in the breasts, or to restore curves to the hips and buttocks via a BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift).

Because we are moving living tissue, not all of it will survive the transfer. Typically, about 60% to 80% of the transferred fat successfully establishes a blood supply and survives long-term. Dr. Claudia Kim carefully overfills the treatment area slightly to account for this natural absorption during your healing process.

Yes! The fat cells that survive the initial healing process become a permanent part of your body. However, because they are living fat cells, they will still expand or shrink if you gain or lose significant weight in the future. Maintaining the stable, healthy weight you achieved on your GLP-1 journey is key to preserving your results.

Yes, this is highly recommended! When you lose weight, your breasts often sag and lose volume simultaneously. A Breast Lift removes the excess, stretched skin, while a simultaneous fat transfer acts as a natural "auto-augmentation" to restore the beautiful, full cleavage you lost—without the need for synthetic implants.

Yes. To ensure your utmost safety while under general anesthesia or twilight sedation, Dr. Claudia Kim and our anesthesiology team will require you to temporarily pause your GLP-1 medication prior to your surgery date. We will provide you with a specific, easy-to-follow timeline for when to stop and when to resume your medication safely.

Yes. At New Look New Life, we believe that restoring your curves and completing your weight loss journey should be financially accessible. We offer highly flexible medical financing options through CareCredit®, Alphaeon Credit, Cherry, and PatientFi. You can visit our Pricing page to learn how you can break your surgical cost down into manageable monthly payments.

You’ve done the hard work of losing the weight—now let us help you put the volume back exactly where you want it! You can conveniently Book Now directly through our website, or call our welcoming New York concierge team at (212)-830-6830 to schedule your private contouring consultation with Dr. Claudia Kim.