Body contouring & skin tightening
Fat Transfer Procedures
Restore natural volume and contour using your own fat — a physician-performed approach that avoids synthetic fillers or implants and works with your body's own tissue.
Restore volume that feels — and looks — like you
Over time, some areas of the body lose the natural fullness that once gave them shape, while others hold onto stubborn fat. Many people want to restore volume or refine a contour, but feel uneasy about synthetic fillers or implants. What if you could use something your body already has?
Your own fat, thoughtfully relocated
Fat transfer — also called fat grafting — is a physician-performed procedure that gently removes fat from one area of your body, prepares it, and places it where you would like more volume or a smoother contour. Because it uses your own tissue, it is a natural approach that avoids synthetic materials.
Fat is usually taken from areas where you have some to spare, such as the abdomen, flanks or thighs, and transferred to a target area chosen with the physician. It is a contouring procedure — it shapes and adds volume rather than serving as a weight-loss method.
Why patients choose Utah Stem Cells
- Physician-led, every time. Your procedure is performed by Dr. William Cimikoski — not handed off to a technician.
- Your own biology. The procedure works with your body’s own fat, not synthetic fillers or implants.
- Honest guidance. We tell you when fat transfer fits your goals and when another approach makes more sense.
- One roof in Sandy. Consultation, treatment and follow-up in a single, physician-owned clinic in the Salt Lake Valley.
Who it’s for and what to expect
Good candidates are generally people who want to restore natural volume or refine contour and have enough donor fat to work with. Every plan begins with a physician evaluation to confirm you are a candidate, identify suitable donor and target areas, and set honest expectations.
The procedure is performed in-office, and recovery involves caring for both the donor and treated areas. Some swelling, bruising or tenderness is normal at first, and because the body reabsorbs a portion of transferred fat, not all of it is retained — this is a normal part of the process. Results vary from person to person, so your provider will give you clear, realistic expectations for your specific plan.
This page is for general education. It is not medical advice and is not a promise of any particular result. Treatment suitability is determined by the physician based on individual evaluation.
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Your care is led by Dr. William Cimikoski
Every treatment plan at Utah Stem Cells is guided by our Medical Director, Dr. William Cimikoski — so you get a genuine evaluation and honest, physician-led guidance from the first consultation onward.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a fat transfer procedure?
Fat transfer, sometimes called fat grafting, gently removes fat from one area of your body, prepares it, and places it into another area to restore volume or refine contour. Because it uses your own tissue, it is a natural alternative to synthetic fillers or implants. The procedure is performed in-office by the physician.
Where does the fat come from and where can it go?
Fat is typically taken from areas where you have some to spare, such as the abdomen, flanks or thighs, and can be transferred to areas where you would like more volume or a smoother contour. The physician confirms suitable donor and target areas during your evaluation, based on your anatomy and goals.
Is fat transfer a weight-loss treatment?
No. Fat transfer is a contouring procedure that relocates a modest amount of your own fat to shape and add volume — it is not a method for losing weight. The small amount removed from the donor area is about refining contour, not reducing overall body weight.
Why choose fat transfer instead of fillers or implants?
Because fat transfer uses your body's own tissue, many patients prefer it as a natural option that avoids synthetic materials. Whether it is the right choice for you depends on your goals, your anatomy and how much donor fat is available, all of which the physician reviews with you honestly.
What is recovery like?
Recovery involves caring for both the donor and the treated areas, and some swelling, bruising or tenderness is normal at first. Not all transferred fat is retained, which is a normal part of the process. Your provider will explain aftercare and realistic timelines for your specific plan.
Are results permanent or guaranteed?
The fat that establishes itself in its new location can be long-lasting, but the body reabsorbs a portion of transferred fat and outcomes vary between individuals. Results are not guaranteed, and the physician will set realistic expectations for your situation rather than promising a particular result.
How is Utah Stem Cells different?
Every procedure is physician-led by Dr. William Cimikoski and grounded in honest guidance: we tell you when fat transfer is a good fit and when it is not. You get a real evaluation, a tailored plan and clear expectations, all under one roof in Sandy.
How do I get started?
Book a free, no-pressure consultation. The physician will assess your donor and target areas, review your goals and health history, and tell you whether fat transfer is right for you.