BeautiFill is a first-of-its-kind FDA-approved system for laser liposuction and fat grafting. Unlike traditional liposuction, the BeautiFill procedure uses a 1470 nm wavelength, laser-encased cannula to loosen and harvest excess fat cells from areas like the chin, hips, outer thighs, upper arms, flanks, abdomen, and other areas where it’s easy to gain weight. This low-level laser breaks up the fat without liquefying it, gently suctions it out, and rapidly processes it for transfer to another body area.

This streamlined system allows plastic surgeons to more quickly extract, prepare, and transfer natural fat to other areas of the body or face, with a greater fat cell viability rate than any other harvesting method. The laser energy also tightens lax skin, reducing the risk of sagging once the fat’s removed.

Pros

• The fat transfer treatment is FDA-approved and considered safe, in the hands of a board-certified plastic surgeon.
• The device allows your surgeon to perform precision fat removal and body contouring, simultaneously with mild skin tightening.
• The transferred fat can be used for facial rejuvenation or butt, hip, or breast enhancement.
• You should see results after one procedure, and the volumizing effects may last years (possibly decades) longer than injectable fillers.
• The procedure is quick, which decreases the risk of trauma to the skin and poor skin elasticity. Post-procedure pain is typically minimal.
• The extracted fat has an exceptionally high viability rate, according to the manufacturer’s clinical study.
• The low-level laser energy makes it easier to lose weight and remove excess fat with minimal tissue damage. This reduces your risk of bleeding, swelling, and bruising, especially compared to traditional fat extraction with tumescent liposuction.

Cons

• You’ll need local anesthesia, which always comes with a slim chance of allergic reactions or complications.
• While BeautiFill fat transfer can smooth deep folds, it doesn’t diminish fine lines and most other wrinkles: it can only add volume.
• The procedure is relatively new, so it’s not yet widely available, and RealSelf members have yet to weigh in on whether it’s Worth It.
• Not all providers believe that this fat transfer technology provides superior fat transfer results, and the manufacturer’s clinical study cited results from just 10 patients.

This streamlined system allows plastic surgeons to more quickly extract, prepare, and transfer natural fat to other areas of the body or face, with a greater fat cell viability rate than any other harvesting method. The laser energy also tightens lax skin, reducing the risk of sagging once the fat’s removed.

The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia, so you’ll be technically awake but deeply relaxed and sleepy, with no discomfort during the procedure.

If you’re having a larger fat transfer procedure or plastic surgery like a BBL, you may be given general anesthesia, so you’ll be completely asleep.

Depending on how much fat is removed, liposuction can be classified as a minor or major surgery. According to the manufacturer, BeautiFill’s laser energy results in less bruising, swelling, and fluid accumulation than other fat-harvesting procedures like traditional liposuction. Because of this, recovery should be quicker and less painful.

This streamlined system allows plastic surgeons to more quickly extract, prepare, and transfer natural fat to other areas of the body or face, with a greater fat cell viability rate than any other harvesting method. The laser energy also tightens lax skin, reducing the risk of sagging once the fat’s removed.