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What is Fat Transfer?
Fat transfer, also called autologous fat transplantation or micro-lipoinjection is a procedure in which fat is removed from one part of your body then injected into another area where fat is diminished. Fat transfer provides volume enhancement with safe, long-lasting and natural looking results.
How is Fat Transfer done?
Using a small needle attached to a syringe, fat is removed from a donor site where your fat is most tightly packed, such as your abdomen or buttocks. Once removed, your fat is processed to remove excess fluids and then carefully re-injected into the areas requiring augmentation. The procedure may need to be repeated to achieve the desired result.
What are the benefits of Fat Transfer?
Fat transfer procedures are safe and provide natural appearing as well as long-lasting results. It is an effective filler used to restore volume for changing body contour, revising scars, filling depressions in the skin and rejuvenating the hands and face. Perhaps most importantly, it eliminates the risk of a potential allergic reaction since the fat is from your own body.
What can I expect after Fat Transfer?
Swelling, which is commonly seen after fat transfer, usually resolves within two to three weeks. The degree of swelling is most dependent on the area injected.
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