Fat graftingis routinely done procedure and has broad applications in cosmetic surgery. Fat is injected into areas requiring volume-enhancement .It gives long-lasting results and is safe procedure to do as it uses your own body fat. Fat grafting usually involves harvesting fat from one part of the body, washing/ purifying it, and the carefully re-injecting it with specially designed needles into the areas requiring augmentation. The procedure may need to be repeated several times to achieve the desired result.
Swelling, which is commonly seen after fat injection, usually resolves within 2-3 weeks. The degree of swelling is most dependent on the area injected.
Those who desire augmentation or filling of volume-deficient areas like the hands, face (including the lips), and depressions in the skin contour such as those that have developed following liposuction and scarring.
Thorough pre-procedure evaluation and planning is required. Fat is harvested using a special suction cannula using sterile technique. Once enough fat is obtained from the donor area, it is then purified. This often requires the use of a centrifuge which spins the fat and removes impurities. The fat is then placed into the areas requiring augmentation. The injection needle is usually passed in and out of the areas to be augmented multiple directions. The procedure is usually done under local anesthesia with or without sedation.
• one of most well-tolerated fillers available to aesthetic surgeons
• natural appearing results
• long lasting results
• safe as autogenous fat used- no risk of any reaction
• Swelling is the most common post-operative side effect. May last for 2-3 weeks.
• Bruising in both the donor and recipient area –lasts upto 2 weeks.
• Numbness of the skin overlying the donor and injected areas. This is usually temporary.
• Under or over correction of the defect- may require second procedure
• Infection
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