The very first fat grafting procedure was developed in the 19th century. In 1893, it is believed a German Plastic Surgeon, Gustav Neuber, performed the first fat grafting procedure. Neuber transferred the fat from a patient’s arm to their eye region which would help correct scars that were due to a bone infection. However, for the next 100 years or so, fat transferring had difficulty gaining popularity and acceptance. It wasn’t until the 1990’s when a New York Plastic Surgeon named Dr. Sydney Coleman began publishing articles that described the technique. The doctor described the standard techniques for fat extraction, processing and injection. Since then, the procedure has taken off and has continually gained popularity.

As for the most common areas for fat grafting, the face, breasts, hips, buttocks, hands and feet are the areas plastic surgeons tend to do the procedure on the most. With fat grafting, this is the ideal filler because there are no worries or concern of allergies, rejection or movement when injecting it. The main goal of fat transferring is to sculpt areas where age has caused the fatty deposits to deteriorate which produces more youthful results.

If you believe that fat transfer is a procedure for you, speak with your cosmetic surgeon to learn more about the procedure and about your options. The surgeon will go over the specifics of the procedure, talk to you about any risks, and answer your questions. For professional and trusted services, contact Dr. Gregory C Roche today! From botox to breast augmentations to hormone replacement therapy, we can help.

The Procedure

There are four basic steps to performing fat grafting.

• First, the surgeons identify the areas with excess fat known as donor sites. These include the lower abdomen, hip, lower back (buttocks) and the inner or outer thighs. They apply local anesthesia or use IV sedation depending on the type of surgery.
• Then they extract it by liposuction (using MicroLipo, VASER Liposuction) or harvest it using thin cannulas and other appropriate technologies.
• They decant, process, and purify the adipose tissue in a special centrifuge.
• The final step is re-injection into the desired areas, referred to as recipient sites

Uses

The applications include facial reconstruction and facelifts employ. It does so for individuals with scars from acne and burns. It is an anti-aging solution for people with wrinkles, eye bags, and sunken cheeks. It can remedy the effects of diseases such as hemifacial atrophy that reduce the facial volume or any facial and bodily depressions.

Breast augmentation is another frequent reason to get fat transfer surgery. It delivers a modest increase in breast size. It enables breast reconstruction for deformities and depressions. It also optimizes breast shape after breast implant procedure irregularities. Buttock augmentation, sculpting, and contouring and hand rejuvenation are other areas where surgeons apply the fat transfer technique. It rejuvenates, contours, and enhances features.

Advantages

This procedure is considered natural and marginally invasive. The body is well able to tolerate it because of the use of autologous fat (your body fat) thus reducing chances of the body rejecting it. As mentioned above, it has replaced the use of synthetic dermal fillers thus significantly decreasing the possibility of allergic reaction. The results are also quite agreeable because they look natural. It is safer and last longer than other alternatives hence making it more economical. The surgery is relatively straightforward, and healing process is fast thus minimizing downtime.

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