Ways Fat Transfer Can Help You

Fat transfer involves removing fat from one area of the body, such as the abdomen or thighs, and transplanting it to another area, such as the face, breasts, or buttocks. The procedure restores volume, improves contours, and enhances appearance in the targeted area. Before fat transfer Scarsdale, your doctor must evaluate and diagnose the specific area where the fat will be transferred.

This typically includes a physical examination, discussing your medical history and aesthetic goals, and possibly imaging tests such as X-rays or MRI. The doctor will also need to assess the area where the fat will be harvested, usually the abdomen, thighs, or hips. They will also discuss the procedure’s risks, benefits, and expectations with you and answer any questions.

Additionally, it is important to inform the doctor if you have any blood clotting disorders, bleeding disorders, infection, or allergies to anesthesia, as these conditions may affect the procedure’s safety.

The fat transfer process

The fat transfer process typically entails the following steps:

• Anesthesia: The procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia, which numbs the area where the fat is being taken from, and mild sedation helps you relax during the process.
• Harvesting of fat: The doctor will use a thin cannula (a small tube) to remove fat from the donor area using a liposuction technique. The fat is then processed and purified before being transferred.
• Injecting the fat: The purified fat is injected into the target area using a small cannula. The doctor will carefully inject the fat into multiple layers of the skin to ensure the best possible results.
• Closing incisions: Once the fat has been injected, the incisions are closed with sutures or surgical glue.
• Recovery: After the procedure, you will need to wear a compression garment for a few weeks to help the healing process. You may experience some swelling, bruising, and discomfort, but this should subside within a few days. You will be given instructions on how to care for the area and when to return for follow-up appointments.

The results of a fat transfer procedure are not immediate, and it may take several months for the transferred fat to settle and for the final results to become visible. Also, a percentage of the transferred fat may not survive and get reabsorbed by the body.

Ways fat transfer can help you

Here are a few ways in which fat transfer can help you:

• Facial rejuvenation: Fat transfer can enhance the cheeks, lips, and under-eye area, filling in wrinkles and hollows and restoring a youthful appearance.
• Breast augmentation: Fat transfer can be used to increase the size of the breasts or to improve the shape of the breasts.
• Buttock augmentation: Fat transfer can enhance the size and shape of the buttocks and create a more rounded, youthful appearance.
• Hand rejuvenation: Fat transfer can be used to restore volume to the hands, which can become thin and bony with age.
• Scar revision: Fat transfer can soften and improve the appearance of scars, including those from previous surgeries.
• Non-surgical rhinoplasty: Fat transfer can reshape the nose without surgery.

A consultation with Robert M. Schwarcz, MD, is necessary to understand the potential outcome and the best approach to achieve the desired results.