What is Fat Grafting?
Fat grafting, also known as fat transfer or autolougus fat transplantation, is a surgical procedure that involves transferring fats from one part of the body to another. The main purpose of this surgical treatment is to enhance the volume, contour, and reconstruction. Furthermore, it is widely used in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery to enhance aesthetics, fix problems, and cover up scarring.
Fat Grafting Procedures
The fat grafting procedure is performed in three key steps:
Harvesting: This is the first step in the procedure, in which fat is extracted from the patient’s body using gentle liposuction techniques. The fat is typically collected from the abdomen, thighs, flanks, or buttocks.
Processing: During this step, the extracted fat is purified using different methods such as centrifugation, filtration, or sedimentation. The fat calls are specially refined, processed, and preserved to enhance graft survival and healing.
Injection and Sculpting: This is the last step, in which the purified fats are carefully injected into the target areas using fine cannulas.
Applications
Fat grafting can be used on various parts of the body:
Head, Neck, and Face
Scar Removal: The procedure can remove the scars left after injuries or acne.
Facial Contoring: This procedure can help fix the wrinkles and saggy skin and define the jawline, chin, and nose.
Lip Augmentation: It can enhance the lip shapes and fullness with a natural feel.
Facial Volumen Restoration: It can restore the volume in cheeks, temples, and under-eye hollows.
Head and neck reconstruction: This procedure can help reconstruct the shapes and symmetry after injury, surgery, burns, or other treatments.
Breast
Augmentation: This procedure can help to increase the size of the breasts without implants.
Reconstruction: This is used after mastectomy or lumpectomy to rebuild the breast tissues.
Correction of Asymmetry: Fat grafting can significantly improve the asymmetry that happens because of congenital conditions.
Foot
Foot Pad: This procedure can reduce the pain caused by fat pad atrophy, especially in high-heel wearers or runners.
Filling: Apart from reducing pain, it can also help to improve the appearance of feet.
Upper and Lower Body Fat Grafting
Buttokcs: This procedur can help transfer fat to the buttocks or hips to make it look rounder or fller. Besides, it provides a more natural look compared to implants.
Hands: Fat Grafting can help add volume to aging hands. Additionally, it can make veins and tendons less visible.
Arms and Legs: It can add volume to your arms and fill in dents left by injuries or excessive liposuction. Besides, it can also enhance the inner and outer thighs of the legs to balance the shape.
Liposuction repair: Fat grafting can also help to remove the dents or irregularities that happen after excessive liposuction.
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