| Length
of procedure: |
2
hours to 5 hours |
| Hospital
stay: |
day
case to 1 night |
| Anaesthesia: |
Twilight
sedation or GA for most cases |
| Recovery:
|
2
to 4 weeks |
Fat
transfer ( fat injections)done at Sthetix cosmetic surgery
clinic takes (harvests) fat cells from one area of the
body (usually tummy or thighs) to another location. It
can be used to fill in wrinkles, scars, and other imperfections
as well as to plump up the lips or cheeks. Donor sites
(where fat is taken from) may include the abdomen, buttocks,
hips, and other areas where fat cells are available. Fat
transfer uses living cells from your own body. There is
no chance of rejection with this procedure.
The technique used by us is one developed and perfected
by Dr Coleman of New York city. We have been using this
technique for the last 3 years in increasing number of
patients with pleasing results. Types of surgery include
breast defects following lump removals, contour defects
following surgery and after trauma (injury/ accidents)
and for cosmetic improvements on the face (cheek augmentation,
breast augmentation (enhancement) brow improvements, improvements
of per orbital (eyelids) area, restoration of volume loss,
lip augmentation), hand etc.
Fat grafting procedure starts with harvesting the required
amount of fat , this is then prepared and injected carefully
into the desired area using tiny incisions. This procedure
takes a considerable amount of time.
The time spent with your surgeon at Sthetix cosmetic surgery
clinic before any procedure is as important as the surgery
itself. This is very true for fat transfer. It is critical
to understand the desired expectations, and wishes as
well as the limitation of what can be achieved. We personally
evaluate each patient's case.
Fat
Transfer Example - Before & After Photos