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Fat Transfer - Fat Injections - Lip Augmentation
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Fat Transfer, also known as Fat Injections or Fat
Grafting is the technique of moving fat from one area of the body
to another to improve contour, correct defects, or enhance features,
such as in Lip Augmentation. Similar, less permanent results can
also be achieved with injections of fillers like Restylane
or Perlane. For a complete
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Age:
Fat transfer can be performed on patients of any age, with the average
age being 48.
Surgical Technique:
Fat is harvested through a liposuction canula (tube) from the abdomen
or hips and carefully prepared for re-implantation by spinning the
fat in a centrifuge to separate the cells from the fluid. The fat
is then injected with a blunt needle and syringe into the desired
locations such as the cheeks, under the eyes, the lips, or around
the mouth for Lip Augmentation. Incisions are typically limited
to small puncture wounds less than 0.2 cm in size.
Surgical Time and Recovery:
Fat Transfer surgery is performed on an outpatient basis with local
anesthesia and usually takes about 90 minutes. Sutures are removed
in about a week or are dissolvable. Patients can usually return
to work within a few days to a week, although swelling may take
longer to subside.
Notes:
The amount of fat removed from the donor site is minimal compared
to traditional liposuction surgery, and will not alter the appearance
of that location. Fat transfer tends to be more permanent when injected
around the eyes, and less so when injected for Lip Augmentation
or around the chin or mouth. Repeat treatments may be necessary.
Related Procedures:
Fat Transfer surgery or Lip Augmentation can be combined with facial
implants, blepharoplasty,
browlift, facelift,
midface lift, necklift,
botox, and chemical
peels or laser resurfacing.
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