Fat Transfer & Fillers · Fort Myers & The Villages, FL
Body contouring and natural-looking volume: take fat from somewhere you do not want it and put it somewhere you do.
Most people who come to us for this do not arrive knowing the clinical name for it. They know there is an area they would like slimmer and an area that could use more shape. Fat transfer and filler are two ways of getting there, and they are not the same.
Business Insider
Is This Right for You?
If you recognized yourself in more than one of those, this is worth a conversation.
Which One?
You do not need to decide before you come in. That is what the consultation is for.
Two Routes
Surgical
Fat is removed from an area you want slimmer using awake liposuction, purified, and then placed where you want more volume. It is your own tissue, so it integrates with your body.
Non-surgical
A gel is injected to add volume or smooth an area. Nothing is harvested, the appointment is short, and there is generally little to no downtime.
What We Use
01
A gel-like substance that occurs naturally in the body, used to add volume to areas such as the lips and cheeks and to smooth fine lines. Includes Juvederm, Restylane, and Belotero.
02
Calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres, used to add volume to the cheeks, jawline, and chin, and to improve the appearance of smile lines.
03
Poly‑L‑lactic acid, which works by stimulating your own collagen production to restore volume and improve skin texture over time.
04
For fat transfer, the material is you. Harvested from an area you want slimmer, purified, and placed where volume is wanted.
How It Works
You talk through what you want to change. Dr. Giselle assesses your goals, reviews your medical history, and tells you which option fits. No pressure, no obligation.
You leave knowing which approach is recommended and what it involves. Amy to confirm whether pricing is discussed on the call or sent afterwards.
For fat transfer: small incisions, fat harvested with a fine cannula, purified, then injected in layers so the result sits evenly. Performed under local anesthesia. For filler, it is a short in-office appointment.
Swelling and bruising in both the harvest and placement areas for fat transfer, settling over the following weeks. Compression where fat was taken. Filler generally involves little to no downtime.
Volume settles as swelling resolves and the transferred fat establishes itself. Dr. Giselle will tell you honestly when to expect to see the real result. Individual results vary.
Meet Your Surgeon
Dr. Giselle is a cosmetic surgeon specializing in liposuction, body contouring, and cosmetic procedures for the face, body, and skin. She is known for her work on cosmetic fillers and has contributed written work to the field. She has authored a book, speaks regularly at cosmetic conferences, and trains other surgeons seeking to open liposuction practices.
Dr. Giselle is direct about what will and will not work for your goals, including talking patients out of treatments she does not think they need. National outlets have quoted her on exactly that.
Before & After
Actual filler patients treated at Exert BodySculpt.
10 dermal filler cases from our Fort Myers office, lips, jawline, chin and facial volume. Actual patients, not models.
Results vary. Individual results may differ. Photographs show actual Exert BodySculpt patients who consented to the use of their images. These are dermal filler results; fat transfer results are not shown. They are not a promise, guarantee, or prediction of any particular outcome.
Proof
“I was nervous about what the pain was going to be like because it is an awake procedure. I was pleasantly surprised, there was no pain, and my recovery so far has been great!!!”
“I went in in July for a consultation with Dr. Giselle and I felt so safe. When I arrived at the clinic that morning, I was welcomed with open arms! Dr. G came in and discussed our plan. I felt no pain. Dr. Giselle and her team are absolutely wonderful.”
“I don't even know where to start. The whole Exert BodySculpt team is exceptional! Just WOW! Dr. G is nothing but amazing! She listened to what I wanted done and accomplished it!”
Reviews are from patients of the practice describing their own experience. They are not specific to fat transfer or filler and are not a guarantee that anyone else will have the same experience or outcome.
Next Step
There is no commitment in a consultation. You will leave with a clear picture of what is possible for you and which of the two approaches actually fits.
If you are already considering liposuction, mention it, the fat removed can sometimes be put to use.
Two ways to start
Traveling to us?
Step 1 of 2
Takes under a minute. We'll reach out to schedule.
Thanks, we've got your details. A member of the Exert BodySculpt team will be in touch shortly to schedule your consultation. Your appointment is not booked yet.
That did not go through. Please try again, or call us on 239-799-2029 and we will take your details over the phone.
Still Deciding?
Bring the question to the consultation. You will get a straight answer, not a sales pitch.
Questions
Fat transfer uses your own fat: it is removed from an area you would rather have slimmer, purified, and placed where you want more volume. Filler is a gel that is injected to add volume or smooth an area, with nothing harvested and a much shorter appointment.
One reshapes two areas at once. The other is a quicker, lower-commitment way to add volume.
Fat transfer lasts longer than filler. Because it uses your own tissue rather than a gel, it integrates with your body instead of being gradually broken down and absorbed.
How long results last varies from person to person, and we will not put a number on it. Dr. Giselle will give you an honest picture at your consultation.
Fat is typically harvested from areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or hips using awake liposuction, then placed where additional volume is wanted.
Filler generally involves little to no downtime. Fat transfer is a surgical procedure, so there is swelling and bruising in both the area the fat came from and the area it went to, settling progressively over the following weeks.
You will wear compression where fat was harvested, and you will have follow-up appointments. Recovery varies between individuals.
Cost depends on which option is right for you and how many areas are involved. You will get a detailed quote at your consultation.
