Intramuscular Fat Grafting (Fat Transfer to Muscles) In Miami, FL

Dr. Pazmiño works with you to create the exact contour, shape, and aesthetic you want. For a masculine look, it’s all about sharp lines and angles: building up the upper body, chest, and shoulders while keeping the waist narrow for a fit, athletic V-shape. The muscles Dr. Pazmiño treats with fat grafting include:

• Chest (pectoralis major)
• Shoulders (deltoids)
• Upper back and neck (trapezius)
• Back of the arms (triceps)
• Front of the arms (biceps)
• Mid-back (latissimus dorsi)
• Abdomen (rectus abdominis), to enhance the definition of a six-pack
• Calves (gastrocnemius)

Your own fat is placed within the muscle fibers, adding natural-looking size and shape exactly where you want it. In some areas, fat can also be placed just above the muscle for extra volume and projection. For calves, fat can be grafted inside the muscle, just above it, or both; for patients who choose calf implants, fat grafted around the implant smooths the transition and adds even more projection. Fat grafting is never performed inside the gluteal (buttock) muscles.

Dr. Pazmiño performs every fat grafting procedure under real-time ultrasound guidance. He can see his instruments at all times and ensure they stay in a safe space while placing fat precisely for maximum projection and the best results.

• Dr. Pazmiño developed the ultraBBL®, an ultrasound-guided fat transfer technique, and is a recognized authority on BBL safety who teaches surgeons internationally.
• He has practiced plastic surgery since 2003 and has performed more than 10,000 surgeries. Because many of those surgeries combine several procedures, they include more than 600 intramuscular fat grafting procedures.
• A significant share of his patients are men, and he understands the proportions that create an athletic, natural-looking physique.
• Certified and held to the highest standards: Dr. Pazmiño is a board-certified plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and The Aesthetic Society (ASAPS).
• Trained at the best, and now training others: He graduated with honors from Harvard University and earned his medical degree with distinction from Baylor College of Medicine. He also completed his general and plastic surgery residency there and served as Chief Resident. Today he teaches the next generation of plastic surgeons as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Miami and the University of Pittsburgh.
• His peers have entrusted him with some of the most important roles in his specialty: As Associate Editor of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the #1 scientific journal in aesthetic surgery, he helps decide which research and techniques reach plastic surgeons around the world. He brings that knowledge straight to your care.
• He helps write the safety rules other surgeons follow: He serves on the Board of Directors of The Aesthetic Foundation, where he is Treasurer and Co-Chair of the Scientific Research Committee. He is also Chair of The Aesthetic Society’s Patient Safety Committee. Closer to home, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors of the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons. He helps set the standards surgeons follow across the country, and he follows them for you.
• Honored for keeping patients safe: He received the Tiffany Award from The Aesthetic Society and the Patient Safety Award from The Aesthetic Foundation.
• Hospital-level care: Your surgery takes place in a hospital or an accredited surgical facility, with dedicated nursing care and closer monitoring.
• A national leader who still makes time for you: Even with these national roles, Dr. Pazmiño takes the time to listen to your goals, explain every option, and care for you personally.

You may be a good candidate for intramuscular fat grafting if you:

• Have a muscle group that remains underdeveloped despite consistent training
• Have enough donor fat on the abdomen, flanks, or thighs to harvest
• Are at a stable, healthy weight
• Exercise regularly and are committed to maintaining your results
• Are in good overall health and do not smoke, or are willing to quit before surgery
• Understand that some fat is reabsorbed and a second session may be needed

If you are very lean or want a larger change than fat alone can provide, Dr. Pazmiño may discuss other muscle augmentation options with you.

Intramuscular fat grafting offers a natural way to build shape where training falls short. Key benefits include:

• Fuller, more athletic contours in muscles that are hard to develop
• Uses your own tissue, with no implant to maintain
• Slims the donor area at the same time
• A soft, natural feel in the treated muscles
• Small incisions that are easy to conceal
• Improved balance between upper and lower body or between sides
• Long-lasting volume once the surviving fat establishes a blood supply

Healthy fat cells and good circulation help your graft survive, so preparation matters. Dr. Pazmiño will give you personalized instructions, which usually include these steps:

1. Maintain a stable weight so that you have enough donor fat and consistent results.
2. Stop smoking and using nicotine products several weeks before surgery, since nicotine reduces blood flow to grafted fat.
3. Complete any lab work or medical clearance Dr. Pazmiño requests.
4. Avoid aspirin, certain anti-inflammatory medications, supplements, and alcohol, as directed.
5. Plan a break from training the treated muscles, and arrange help for the first few days.

1. Avoid pressure on or massaging the grafted muscles unless Dr. Pazmiño directs you to.
2. Wear your compression garments on your donor areas as instructed.
3. Don’t train the treated muscles until Dr. Pazmiño clears you.
4. Eat a protein-rich diet and avoid aggressive dieting, since grafted fat needs nourishment to survive.
5. Take short, gentle walks to support circulation.
6. Attend all follow-up appointments so that our team can track your graft retention.