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Fat Transfer, Fat Transplantation or Microlipoinjection Information
Procedure Time: 1 hour
Time: Up to 1 week
Results Duration: Varies, repeat procedures may be required
Cost: Approx. £2,000 to £4,000
Anaesthesia: General or local on size of area
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Fat Transfer, also called Fat Transplantation or is the harvesting of fat from one area of the body for re-injection into another, such as the cheeks or hands. The fat is collected from the abdomen, buttocks, or thighs using a technique. The fat is then before reinjection into the new area. For small areas of fat transfer to the face, tiny needles are used to distribute the fat and evenly in the layer of the skin just under the . Repeat procedures are often required as fat is reabsorbed by the body. The length of time that these last can vary significantly patients. They are also on the area and the skill of the doctor injecting the fat. costs for fat transfer can range from £2,000 to £4,000 or more depending on the number of .
Fat Transfer, Fat Transplantation or Microlipoinjection Information FAQs
The best sites for fat (sometimes called microlipoinjection) appear to be areas with the least movement, such as the cheeks where fat can be successfully injected to replace the fat lost by some people who hollow cheeks as they age.
Fat, however, can be into many other areas of the face and has been used to fill out lips, the chin, the underneath the eyes, acne scars, as well as to caused by surgery and trauma .
Fat transfer to the back of the hands can camouflage the - like appearance of the hand that can occur with sun damage and ageing, and there are doctors who that this is the most effective use for fat transfer.
Fat has also become recently in the U.S. for women who want larger "J-Lo" (Jennifer Lopez) .
Transfer to other parts of the body is also possible, but the use of fat to the size of breasts, is controversial it is being increasingly investigated by more cosmetic .
The history of the use of fat to correct tissue in the skin dates back over 100 years. In 1893, a German, Dr F. Nueber, the results in a paper of possibly the first fat operation. Neuber transplanted small of fat from his patients arm into their face to correct a skin defect.
With the development of collagen in the early 1980s and other which can be used to fill or "plump out" the skin, the of fat . However, recent advances in (which makes the of fat easier and safer) have seen an in the use of fat for re-injection into other areas of the body.
In the U.S., according to statistics published by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), 24,892 fat transfers for breast were out in 2019; while the figure for facial contouring with fat transfer was 43,177 in the same year. Fat for breasts showed an of 6.6% to 2018 in the USA; while for faces, there was an of 9.4% for the same comparison.
No similar are available for the United Kingdom as yet but more and more people in this country are opting for cosmetic procedures such as fat transfer every year.
If you are considering a procedure involving fat transfer the following information will give you a basic understanding of the procedure. It can't answer all your questions, since a lot depends on the individual and the practitioner. Please ask a practitioner about anything you don't understand.
Your first discussion with a should clearly set out your expectations of the . This should be matched by what the doctor says the treatment will for you.
A history should be taken to make sure that there are no reasons why you shouldn’t undergo and . You would also normally be asked to read information and sign a consent form at this time which means that you have understood the benefits and risks associated with this type of procedure.
Photographs may also be taken by the practitioner for a "before and after" comparison at a later date.
Your surgeon or doctor will give you specific before coming in for the procedure. This may include avoiding the use of or any other (NSAIDS) drugs for a couple of weeks before treatment as these can cause . They may advise you to stop as this can delay wound healing, and avoid alcohol for a few days before the procedure.
Your anaesthetic may be local, in the area of the treatment only, or general upon the area treated, the used, and your surgeon’s or doctor’s .
The use of a general a small additional risk which your practitioner will discuss with you before making any final . Depending upon the type of used, you may also have to follow fasting instructions the night before and morning of your .
Small areas of fat may be in an outpatient clinic room, (providing it has the right facilities) but large areas would normally be done in a hospital.
The fat is usually from the abdomen, buttocks, or thighs. Small cuts, around 5mm or so in length, are made around the area to be treated, and a hollow suction tube (cannula) is put in and moved around to break up the unwanted fat. The fat is removed, either by being sucked out with a large syringe, or with the use of a vacuum pump. The surface layer of skin remains to the tissue and underlying muscles, and a thin of fat is left to help rippling or lumpy or irregular looking skin following fat removal.
The basic technique of liposuction, as described above, is used in all patients undergoing this procedure. However, as the has been improved and developed, several variations have been introduced. One of these is below.
Tumescent
This is the most common procedure and involves large volumes of fluid - sometimes as much as three times the amount of fat to be removed – into the fatty area. This procedure is usually on patients who only need a local .
For on technique variation for harvesting fat, please go to the treatment procedure section in our section.
After the fat is removed, the cuts are stitched.
The fat is then sometimes washed and prepared before reinjection into the new area, which is first .
For small areas of fat to the face, tiny needles are used to the fat carefully and evenly in the layer of the skin just under the surface.
The whole may only take an hour or so if small amounts of fat are collected and transferred.
Repeat procedure
Repeat procedures are often required as transplanted fat is reabsorbed by the body. Your or doctor may take a little bit too much fat initially, so that if some is reabsorbed, it will not spoil the overall look of your . Even so, many treatments to get a good long effect (which may last for many years).
Some practitioners take out more fat than is required for the first procedure and freeze the excess fat so that it can be used to top up or maintain an effect for an individual patient at a later date.
Depending on the extent of the liposuction procedure, you may be able to return to work after something between a day and a week following your surgery.
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Bruising, swelling, and some blood fluid which drains from the incisions may be for a few days around the area from where the fat was . The newly injected area may also be swollen and bruised.
is a complication, along with numbness, or nerve damage in both areas of the body.
Cosmetically, you may find some minor skin discolouration, or scarring at the incision points.
Fat transfer of small amounts from one area to other parts of the body under a local anaesthetic is a very safe procedure, and more serious risks or side such as infection are rare.
As in all areas of treatment, there is a fine line between under and over correction. A little too much fat, or too little fat, can cause a patient to be unhappy with a fat transfer - hence the skill and of the practitioner, as with most cosmetic procedures, is very important.
It is very important that you follow the advice of your carefully after any liposuction and fat transfer treatment to help to ensure the success of the procedure and reduce the risk of complications.
Post-treatment recommendations may include:
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It is highly unlikely that anyone considering fat surgery would be able to access this free of charge on the National Health .
However, on your individual circumstances, certain do make special cases, and we would always recommend that you visit your General Practitioner before upon a cosmetic procedure surgery.
As well as their advice and they may also be able to refer you to a local NHS Hospital who can treat you.
The NHS has set out the following guidelines on how to get cosmetic through the NHS:
"To qualify for surgery on the NHS you must meet specific criteria as set out by your local health authority. The NHS will not pay for surgery for cosmetic reasons alone. Reconstructive and cosmetic surgery to correct, or improve, congenital abnormalities and injuries will usually be carried out free of charge.
NHS reconstructive surgery is performed by plastic surgeons who have had extensive training and belong to the British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Surgeons who carry out cosmetic surgery through the NHS also belong to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
To receive cosmetic surgery from the NHS, you will normally need a referral from your GP. You will have a consultation with a plastic surgeon and an assessment by a psychiatrist, or psychologist. It will then be decided whether there is enough social, psychological, or physical benefit to be gained to justify surgery."
Prices for a private fat can range from approximately £2,000 to £4,000 or more on the number of procedures to achieve the desired result.
Owing to the newer in fat collection techniques, of fat to other areas of the body is a lot of new interest amongst cosmetic practitioners and alike.
A major aim in any cosmetic to the face can be to the youthful, rounded shape of the face (particularly around the cheeks) and fat can be the ideal filler in this situation.
The length of time that these results last can vary significantly between patients. They are also dependent on the area treated and the skill of the doctor the fat. Positioning the fat in the area required is a highly skilled job, so if you are of having a fat operation, please try and find an experienced practitioner in this field. There are also no problems with reactions to the filler, as can occur with other dermal fillers, as the fat comes from your own body.
Some recommend combining liposuction with fat transfer. Having both treatments cuts down the cost of the . It also gives you a double as it reduces areas of fat and also areas where fat has been lost owing to ageing in the face and hands.
Please note that results of surgery vary enormously, upon both the patient and the skill of the surgeon, so for procedures will always be more variable than those for less invasive non-surgical treatments.
(All before and after photographs are real by highly experienced surgeons, your results may differ).
with fat transfer (Before - Left, After - Right). 8 week follow-up.
Breast through fat transfer after 8 weeks. (Before - Left, After - Right)
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