Desired Results
Fat transfer has a dual benefit, both improving the donor site, and transplanting the fat to where it is needed.
Also known as
- Fat grafting
- Fat transfer cosmetic surgery
- Facial fat transfer
Fat can be harvested from the donor site of your choice, these include:
- Lower abdomen or tummy area
- Upper abdomen or tummy area
- The flank area or the love handles
- Inside of thighs
- Inside of thighs
- Outside of thighs
Fat can be transferred to:
- The temples
- The lower eyelid trough area
- The cheeks
- The nasolabials
- The marionettes
- The Chin
- The bridge of nose
How is fat transfer done?
The fat is removed using a thin cannula using a 2mm incision. The fat is gently suctioned out without using heat, ultrasound or laser as these can damage the delicate cells. The fat is then processed to allow maximum cell survival and maximal graft take The fat is then infused as microribbons to the areas where you need it the most. These microribbons distributed as a net improves the contact of each fat cell to a source of blood supply. The fat “takes” by it establishing a blood supply through a process of blood vessel ingrowth and integration. This allows the fat to survive long term.
The benefits of fat transfer include:
- It is natural, using your own tissues
- It includes plasma (PRP)
- It includes stem cells which may repopulate the area with new cells
- Is in plentiful supply once harvested
- Has a retention rate long term of 50-80%
- Improved appearance of donor site
- It can be repeated if needed