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Fat Grafting Training for Physician Assistants

Master autologous fat transfer techniques in our hands-on training course designed for physician assistants. Learn fat harvesting, processing methods, and reinjection protocols for facial volume restoration and body contouring from experienced faculty.

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1 Day
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$1,299
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Fat Grafting Training

Why Physician Assistants Choose AAOPM for Fat Grafting Training

Our Autologous Fat Grafting Training Course is designed for physician assistants who want to specialize in aesthetic medicine and offer advanced surgical procedures.

  • Surgical Training Background: Your PA training includes surgical foundations—fat grafting builds on these skills with specialized aesthetic techniques.
  • AAOPM Certificate: Receive your Certificate of Completion demonstrating your training in fat grafting techniques.
  • Live Patient Procedures: Practice fat harvesting, processing, and reinjection on real patients under direct supervision of experienced faculty.
  • Career Advancement: PAs with fat grafting skills are in high demand at plastic surgery practices, dermatology offices, and medical spas.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Master fat harvesting techniques, processing methods, facial rejuvenation protocols, body contouring applications, and complication management.
Course Curriculum

What You'll Learn in Fat Grafting Training

A comprehensive curriculum covering everything physician assistants need to safely and effectively perform autologous fat transfer procedures.

Fat Harvesting Techniques

Master liposuction techniques for fat collection including tumescent anesthesia, cannula selection, donor site selection (abdomen, flanks, thighs), and minimizing trauma to adipocytes for optimal graft survival.

Fat Processing Methods

Learn multiple fat processing techniques including decanting, centrifugation, and filtration methods. Understand how processing affects fat viability and when to use each technique for optimal results.

3+ Processing Methods

Reinjection Protocols

Master precise injection techniques for facial and body fat transfer including layering, fanning, and microdroplet techniques for natural, lasting results.

Facial Rejuvenation

Learn fat transfer applications for cheek augmentation, nasolabial folds, temples, under-eye hollows, lip enhancement, and overall facial volumization.

Body Contouring

Explore fat grafting for buttock augmentation (BBL), hand rejuvenation, breast enhancement, and body sculpting applications.

Safety & Complications

Recognize and manage complications including fat necrosis, asymmetry, overcorrection, and vascular occlusion. Learn prevention strategies and treatment protocols.

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Fat Grafting Scope of Practice for Physician Assistants

Understanding your capabilities and regulatory considerations as a PA performing fat transfer procedures.

PA Fat Grafting Scope of Practice

As a physician assistant, you practice medicine as part of a team with your supervising physician. Your scope of practice for fat grafting is determined by your state's PA practice act and your collaborative agreement with your supervising physician. Many states allow PAs to perform surgical procedures like fat grafting with general supervision, meaning your supervising physician doesn't need to be physically present but must be available for consultation. Fat grafting is an excellent fit for PAs given your surgical training background.

50 States allow PA surgical procedures

Higher Earning Potential

PAs specializing in aesthetics with advanced skills like fat grafting typically earn significantly more than primary care PAs.

$150K+ aesthetic PA salary potential

Fat Transfer Applications

  • Facial volume restoration
  • Cheek and temple augmentation
  • Under-eye hollow correction
  • Hand rejuvenation
  • Body contouring procedures

Team-Based Practice

PAs work effectively within surgical and aesthetic teams. Your fat grafting training allows you to take on more complex procedures while your supervising physician handles consultations or other cases.

Natural, Lasting Results

Offer patients permanent volume restoration using their own tissue. Fat grafting provides natural results without repeat filler treatments.

Aesthetic Specialization

Fat grafting training positions you for a career in aesthetic medicine. PAs with surgical aesthetics skills are highly sought after by plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and medical spas. Many PAs build rewarding careers specializing in cosmetic procedures like fat transfer.

Certification & Credentials

Receive your AAOPM Certificate of Completion. This certification demonstrates your training in fat grafting techniques and supports your credentials when seeking positions at plastic surgery practices or aesthetic clinics.

Course Calendar

Fat Grafting Training Course Dates for Physician Assistants

Browse upcoming fat grafting training courses. All courses include hands-on training with live patients.

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Apr 17 - Nov 6, 2026
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Autologous Fat Transfer
Fri Apr 17
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Autologous Fat Transfer

$699 $999
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Autologous Fat Transfer
Fri Nov 6
Livestream

Autologous Fat Transfer

$699 $999
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FAQ

Fat Grafting Training FAQ for Physician Assistants

Common questions about fat grafting training for physician assistants.

Yes. Physician assistants can perform fat grafting procedures under the supervision of a licensed physician, as defined by state regulations and their collaborative practice agreement. PAs are trained in surgical procedures during their education, and fat grafting builds on these foundational skills. The specific procedures you can perform depend on your state's PA practice act and your agreement with your supervising physician.
PAs practice under physician supervision, but the level of supervision varies by state. Many states allow PAs to perform surgical procedures like fat grafting with general supervision, meaning your supervising physician doesn't need to be physically present but must be available for consultation. Some states have more restrictive requirements. Your collaborative practice agreement should specifically address fat grafting and similar procedures.
Our Autologous Fat Grafting Training Course is completed in 1 day. You'll receive your Certificate of Completion immediately after successfully finishing the hands-on training and didactic components. The course covers fat harvesting, processing, and reinjection techniques. Your PA surgical training provides an excellent foundation for mastering these skills.
PAs specializing in aesthetics with advanced skills like fat grafting typically earn significantly more than primary care PAs. Fat grafting procedures range from $2,500-$5,000+ for facial treatments and $4,000-$10,000+ for body contouring. Aesthetic PAs often earn $150,000+ annually, with some earning considerably more through production bonuses at busy practices.
Many plastic surgeons, dermatologists, and aesthetic physicians actively seek PAs trained in fat grafting to expand their practice capacity. AAOPM can connect you with physicians looking for trained aesthetic PAs. You can also approach local aesthetic practices about supervision arrangements or join medical spas that have physician medical directors overseeing PA services.

Ready to Add Fat Grafting to Your PA Skills?

Join physician assistants who have advanced their careers with AAOPM fat grafting training. Register today or speak with our team.

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