Surgical fat transfer, also known as fat grafting or fat injection, is a cosmetic surgery to transfer fat from one area of the body to another area. The procedure aims to improve the areas that have become sunken and hollow due to fat loss and is giving an older appearance. The fat transfer surgery helps people regain or restore the lost fat volume to bring back the youthful look. It is now a well-established but fairly new cosmetic procedure that can bring back those beautiful curves and contours.
Most people prefer fat transfer procedure for lifting their face value and it is why sometimes this procedure is also called facial plastic surgery. Professional fat transfer surgeons help people with this procedure using liposuction techniques to give a rejuvenated look. But, it is not limited to the face only; it can lift any area of your body where you want to restore fat volume for a smooth and younger appearance. Fat transfer is commonly used to improve the following areas:
- Hands
- Face
- Hips
- Breast
- Buttocks
The fat transfer procedure is used for various purposes. For example, facial fat grafting is used to restore fat volume to the lower eyelids, lips, eye area, jawlines, cheeks, and temples. The fat grafting process is also used to smooth or increase the size of certain areas such as breasts and butt. Many ladies use this procedure as a breast reconstruction technique as a breast implant for fuller curves and look. The procedure is known as a Brazilian butt lift (BBL) procedure when fat tissues from other parts of the body are used to enhance the buttock area.
During the fat grafting procedure, fat transfer surgeons remove the unwanted or excess fat from areas of our body such as thighs or tummy using liposuction and inject it into areas lacking in fat volume. It is a safe and long-lasting procedure to bring back a natural-looking appearance.
How does the fat transfer procedure work?
The whole fat grafting procedure involves 3 main stages:
Removing the fat (Harvesting): Your surgeon will choose the area of the body for fat removal. A small cut is made in the skin, and a thin tube is inserted to extract fat carefully.
Purifying and preparing the fat: Once your surgeon has enough fat, he or she uses a special method and equipment to separate and purify the fat from the blood and other fluids.
Injecting and placement: The surgeon prepares the area for grafting and injects the required amount of fat using a cannula or needle into the area being treated.
The main goal of the 3-stage process is to give you the best possible result for a natural-looking appearance as per your expectations. If you are considering fat transfer cosmetic treatment to enhance your face, breast, hand, or buttock, make sure to consult with professional and experienced fat transfer surgeons in your region to find the best treatment options for your needs.
