Fat Grafting
Involves transferring fat from one part of the body to another, with the aim of augmenting the area where the fat is injected.
Fat grafting is a surgical procedure which involves transferring fat from one part of the body to another, with the aim of augmenting the area where the fat is injected. The fat is harvested by liposuction, after which it is passed through a filtration system, before reinjecting it into the desired location. The technique is most commonly used to enhance the appearance of the breasts, buttocks, face and hands.
FAQs
Fat grafting is an excellent alternative to implants to increase volume and improve the shape and contour of your breasts. You may require more than one procedure, depending on the degree of enhancement desired. The surgery is performed under general anaesthetic and usually involves a 1 night stay in hospital.
Breast asymmetry can be congenital in nature, but may also occur after treatment for breast cancer and following breast reconstructive surgery. Fat grafting is a very useful tool in these scenarios. More than one procedure may be required however, depending on the degree of asymmetry present. The surgery is performed under general anaesthetic and usually involves a 1 night stay in hospital.
Fat grafting can be used to enhance or replace volume in your face and lips and diminish the depth of wrinkles, restoring a more youthful appearance. Unlike fillers, which are made from synthesised hyaluronic acid and last up to 24 months, fat grafting offers a more permanent solution. The surgery can be carried out under local anaesthetic. Afterwards, you may develop some bruising in the area from where the fat was harvested. Repeat procedures are rarely required.
In ageing hands, fat grafting improves their contour by reducing skin flaccidity and camouflaging visible veins and tendons. The transferred fat cells can also have a rejuvenating effect on skin quality. The procedure can be done under local anaesthetic. Afterwards, you may develop some bruising in the area from where the fat was harvested and bruising and swelling of your hands. The latter usually resolves in 72 hours. Repeat procedures are only required occasionally.
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You will need to keep your wounds clean and dry for the first 48 hours. Bruising and swelling are common post-operatively. After procedures under general anaesthesia, it is recommended you begin walking early in the post-operative period. After 2 to 3 weeks, you can resume gentle exercise. Resistance exercises, that do not affect the areas of your body that were treated surgically, can be restarted 2-3 weeks post-operatively. After 6 weeks, you can include higher impact activities like running. Supportive garments are worn for 6 weeks. Most patients require 1-2 weeks off work post operatively, sometimes longer if your job is more physically demanding.