How Is A Fat Transfer Performed?
When undergoing a fat transfer, you will be placed under the appropriate kind of anesthesia, depending on how much fat tissue is being taken out and where it will be placed. A form of liposuction is first performed using a small, specialized cannula to delicately remove the fat so it can be purified and harvested through a centrifuge (which preps the healthy fat for syringes). After prepping the injection site, the fat will be transferred into the area chosen for enhancement. The process of injecting is completed in layers until we’ve reached the desired smoothness. For certain body parts, multiple injections will be necessary. After the transfer process has been completed, you will enter a healing phase. Keep in mind, there are two different areas on the body that need to be carefully treated: the extraction area and injection location. The recovery process may take longer if a larger place on the body was addressed. For example, a fat transfer to the breasts will generally need a few days to heal, whereas a transfer to a more widespread area, such as the buttocks, can take weeks. The sites will appear red and slightly swollen, but the results can be seen almost immediately and the area where fat was extracted will look slimmer. This procedure yields beautiful and lasting outcomes, but there will be some resorption back to the body so some patients may need an additional transfer down the road. There is minimal scarring associated with this procedure.
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