Autologous Fat Grafting Training

Autologous fat grafting (also called fat transfer, lipofilling, or AFT) is a minimally invasive procedure where fat is harvested from one area of the patient's body using liposuction, processed to isolate healthy fat cells, and reinjected into another area for volume restoration. Unlike synthetic fillers, fat transfer uses the patient's own tissue for natural, long-lasting results.

The Autologous Fat Grafting Training course costs $1,299 and includes hands-on training with live demonstrations, all course materials and protocols, certificate of completion, and access to our online Physician Portal with forms and videos.

This fat transfer certification course is designed for licensed healthcare professionals including physicians (MD, DO), nurse practitioners (NP, APRN), physician assistants (PA, PA-C), and dentists (DDS, DMD) who want to add fat grafting procedures to their practice.

You'll learn both manual aspiration (MAL) using snap-syringes and power-assisted liposuction (PAL) techniques. The course covers tumescent anesthesia protocols, donor site selection (abdomen, gluteal fold, lateral thigh), and proper sterile technique for fat harvesting.

The course covers disposable fat transfer systems including Tissu-Trans Filtron 500™, Lipo-Vage™, and Tulip™ Instruments. You'll also learn to use dual-spin centrifuge systems like Harvest Technologies™ and Encyte™ for fat processing.

When performed properly, autologous fat grafting results can last 7+ years or even permanently in some cases. The key is achieving proper vascularization of the transferred fat, which the course covers in detail. Typical facial procedures yield 80%+ revascularization rates.

Fat transfer can be used for facial rejuvenation (cheeks, temples, nasolabial folds, lips, under-eyes), hand rejuvenation, buttock augmentation, breast enhancement, and correction of lipoatrophy from trauma or surgery. The course covers injection techniques for multiple treatment areas.

Average pricing ranges from $2,500-$3,000 for facial fat transfer, $3,000+ for hand rejuvenation, and $5,000+ for body contouring procedures. Unlike dermal fillers, there's minimal product cost since you're using the patient's own fat, resulting in excellent profit margins.

The hands-on portion includes live demonstrations using anatomical models showing fat harvesting, processing, and reinjection techniques. You'll observe proper surgical marking, fat pad anatomy, and precise injection placement under faculty supervision.

Yes, the course covers fat cryopreservation techniques. Harvested adipose fat can be frozen for up to 30 days with viability rates of approximately 80%, reducing expense and time for touch-ups or repeat procedures.

Manufacturers now offer disposable kits that allow you to perform fat grafting with minimal capital investment. The course discusses equipment options, costs, and ROI analysis for different systems. Many physicians start with disposable systems before investing in dedicated centrifuge equipment.

Yes, upon successful completion you'll receive an official Certificate of Completion from AAOPM demonstrating your fat grafting training credentials to patients, employers, and insurance companies.

AAOPM offers autologous fat grafting training at over 25 locations nationwide including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Orlando, San Francisco, Houston, and many more cities.