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Fat Grafting Training for Physicians (MD/DO)

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

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1 Day
Course Duration
$1,299
Starting Price
AAOPM
Certificate
Fat Grafting Training

Why Physicians Choose AAOPM for Fat Grafting Training

Our Autologous Fat Grafting Training Course is specifically designed for physicians who want to add natural volume restoration and body contouring procedures to their practice.

  • Full Practice Authority: As a physician, you can independently perform fat grafting procedures and supervise other providers—no collaborative agreements needed in most states.
  • 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.
  • Natural Results: Learn to provide patients with long-lasting, natural-looking volume restoration using their own tissue—no synthetic fillers required.
  • 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 physicians 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.

For Physicians

Fat Grafting Scope of Practice for Physicians (MD/DO)

Understanding your capabilities and advantages as an MD or DO performing fat transfer procedures.

Full Independent Practice Authority

As licensed physicians (MD/DO), you have the broadest scope of practice for fat grafting procedures. You can independently perform autologous fat transfer for facial rejuvenation and body contouring, administer local anesthesia, prescribe necessary medications, and delegate appropriate tasks to other providers under your medical direction. Your medical degree provides the foundation to offer comprehensive fat transfer services.

50 States with full practice authority

Premium Procedure Revenue

Fat grafting commands premium pricing as an advanced aesthetic procedure with natural, long-lasting results patients desire.

$5K+ per procedure average

Fat Transfer Applications

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

Supervise Your Team

Delegate appropriate aspects of fat grafting procedures to qualified staff under your medical supervision. Build and scale your aesthetic practice while maintaining quality oversight.

Natural, Lasting Results

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

Open to All Specialties

Whether you're in plastic surgery, dermatology, family medicine, OB/GYN, or any other specialty—you can add fat grafting to your practice. Physicians with basic surgical skills can master these techniques and offer patients natural volume restoration solutions.

Certification & Credentials

Receive your AAOPM Certificate of Completion. This certification demonstrates your training in fat grafting techniques and satisfies requirements for malpractice insurance coverage of these procedures.

Course Calendar

Fat Grafting Training Course Dates for Physicians (MD/DO)

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

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Apr 17 - Nov 6, 2026
2 Courses
Autologous Fat Transfer
Fri Apr 17
Livestream

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 Physicians

Common questions about fat grafting training for physicians.

Yes. Our fat grafting training is open to physicians from all specialties including family medicine, internal medicine, plastic surgery, dermatology, OB/GYN, and more. While no prior aesthetic experience is required, physicians should have basic surgical skills and familiarity with sterile technique. Many physicians add fat grafting to diversify their practice and meet patient demand for natural volume restoration.
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 so you can begin offering these services to patients.
Fat grafting requires specialized equipment including liposuction cannulas for harvesting, fat processing systems (centrifuge or filtration), and specialized syringes and cannulas for reinjection. Our course covers equipment selection, vendor relationships, and practice setup. We also discuss both manual and power-assisted harvesting options to fit different practice settings.
Fat grafting procedures typically command premium pricing. Facial fat transfer procedures range from $2,500-$5,000+, while body contouring procedures like Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) can range from $4,000-$10,000+. Fat grafting offers excellent profit margins since the patient's own fat is used rather than expensive synthetic fillers.
Fat grafting offers several advantages over dermal fillers: results can be permanent (vs. 6-18 months for fillers), uses the patient's own tissue with no risk of allergic reaction, provides more natural feel and appearance, and is more cost-effective for large volume restoration. However, fat grafting requires more invasive harvesting and has variable graft survival rates (typically 50-70%). Many practices offer both options to meet different patient needs.

Ready to Add Fat Grafting to Your Practice?

Join physicians who have expanded their practices with AAOPM fat grafting training. Register today or speak with our team.

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