Facial Fat Transfer in Juliana Metzker — Plastic Surgeon
About the clinic
Facial fat transfer, also known as lipofilling, is a natural volume restoration surgery performed by Dr. Juliana Metzker in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. This procedure uses your own fat to enhance facial contours and hands. Dr. Metzker is a Titular Member of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP), which represents the highest level of certification in the field.
Personalized Natural Volume
This treatment uses 100% natural tissue from your own body instead of synthetic implants. Dr. Juliana Metzker harvests excess fat from areas like the abdomen, flanks, or thighs. The surgery serves two purposes: it slims a donor area and adds volume to the face or hands. Common facial areas for treatment include the cheeks, lips, and chin.
The surgery involves several steps to help the fat survive in its new location:
- Harvesting: Dr. Juliana Metzker uses vibrolipoaspiration to gently remove fat from donor sites.
- Processing: The collected fat undergoes washing and decantation to purify the cells.
- Reinjection: The surgeon places the fat in small amounts across multiple planes for a smooth look.
Safety and Recovery
Safety is a priority, and the clinic follows strict medical guidelines. Fat removal is limited to 7% of your total body weight. Depending on the volume of fat transferred, Dr. Juliana Metzker may use general anesthesia or an epidural with sedation. Patients may need to stay overnight in the hospital for observation.
Recovery involves wearing a compression garment on the donor area. Patients should start lymphatic drainage sessions about three days after the surgery. While swelling is normal at first, it subsides within a few weeks. It is important to know that about 30% of the grafted fat may be reabsorbed by the body naturally.
Results and Outcomes
The final facial shape stabilizes between 3 and 6 months after the procedure. This timeline allows the transferred fat cells to establish a blood supply. For some patients, Dr. Juliana Metzker may combine the fat transfer with skin tightening tools like Morpheus for better definition. To find out if you are a candidate, you can leave a request on Bookimed.
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Treatments prices in the clinic
| treatment | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Gynecomastia Vaser Liposuction | Price on request | |
| Mommy makeover | Price on request | |
| Double Chin Liposuction | Price on request | |
| Chin Liposuction | Price on request | |
| Liposuction | Price on request | |
| Liposuction for gynecomastia | Price on request | |
| Love handles liposuction | Price on request | |
| Back Liposuction | Price on request | |
| Breast Augmentation with Saline Implants | Price on request | |
| Breast lift | Price on request | |
| Tummy tuck | Price on request | |
| Otoplasty (ear surgery) | Price on request | |
| Breast reduction | Price on request | |
| Breast augmentation | Price on request | |
| Nasal hump removal | Price on request | |
| Liposculpture | Price on request | |
| Fat Reduction | Price on request | |
| Facial Fat Transfer | Price on request | |
| Ear Reconstruction | Price on request | |
| Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer | Price on request | |
| Liposuction 3 body areas | Price on request | |
| Labia Reduction | Price on request | |
| Turbinate reduction | Price on request | |
| Endoscopic septoplasty | Price on request |
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Juliana Metzker — Plastic Surgeon: more details about the clinic
Dr. Juliana Metzker is a private plastic surgery practice in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The clinic operates within the LifeCenter building and focuses on surgical and non-surgical aesthetic enhancements. Two specialized plastic surgeons lead care, providing individualized treatment plans for body and facial procedures.
Accreditations and Professional Qualifications
The practice maintains professional standards through recognized medical certifications in Brazil. Dr. Juliana Metzker is a Membro titular of the Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica (SBCP). This title goes to surgeons who meet specific training and experience requirements in plastic surgery.
The clinic holds several trust signals for international and local patients:
- SBCP Specialist Title in Plastic Surgery
- Registration with the Regional Medical Council (CRM 51038)
- Specialist Qualification Registry (RQE 47722)
Dr. Metzker completed her medical degree at the Federal University of Minas Gerais. She then specialized in general surgery at Hospital Cristiano Machado and plastic surgery at Hospital Universitário Ciências Médicas.
Specialties and Surgical Procedures
The clinic offers a wide range of body contouring and breast surgeries. Surgeons perform traditional liposuction to remove localized fat from the abdomen, back, thighs, and arms. For facial refinement, the team offers Double Chin Liposuction, which typically takes about 60 minutes.
Breast procedures are a core specialty. The surgical options include:
- Mastopexy (breast lift) with or without implants
- Breast augmentation and reduction
- Breast implant removal (explant surgery)
- Gynecomastia surgery to treat male breast enlargement
For patients seeking multiple improvements, the clinic offers the Mommy Makeover. This combines abdominoplasty, breast surgery, and liposuction in one session. Surgeons plan these procedures to stay within a safe six-hour timeframe. Patients typically stay in the hospital for 24 hours and can return to work in two weeks.
The clinic also treats functional and aesthetic ear concerns through otoplasty. This procedure corrects protruding ears and congenital defects. Surgeons also perform ninfoplastia (intimate feminine surgery) and blepharoplasty for eyelid rejuvenation.
Advanced Skin Tightening Technologies
The practice uses radiofrequency technologies to address skin laxity. These tools are often combined with surgery to improve firmness without large incisions. Retraction technology uses monopolar radiofrequency to stimulate collagen. This helps emulsify fat while tightening skin over a six-month period.
The clinic uses two other primary platforms for tissue remodeling:
- BodyTite: Uses radiofrequency-assisted lipocoagulation to liquefy fat and firm the skin.
- Morpheus: A micro-needle radiofrequency tool that improves skin quality on the face and body.
These technologies allow more precise body contouring by targeting tissue under the skin. The choice depends on a patient's skin quality and degree of sagging. For some facial fat concerns, the clinic also offers Ultraformer as a non-surgical alternative to liposuction.
International Patient Services
The clinic has a dedicated pathway for patients traveling from other countries. Online consultations are available for initial evaluations, so patients can start their journey from home. This remote step helps define the surgical plan before arrival in Brazil.
To support recovery, the clinic provides a surgical compression garment kit for early postoperative care. The team offers detailed guidance on fasting, medication use, and arrival timing. Every patient undergoes a full medical risk assessment before any procedure. The clinic is fully accessible and offers on-site parking.
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Av. do Contorno, 4747 / 2nd floor, Funcionários, Belo Horizonte – MG, ZIP code 30110-921 (LifeCenter Building)
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