Fat grafting, also known as fat transfer or lipofilling, is a cosmetic procedure that involves harvesting fat from one area of the body (donor site) and injecting it into another area that requires volume enhancement or rejuvenation (recipient site). This procedure is commonly used to add natural-looking volume to areas such as the face, breasts, buttocks, and hands.

The fat grafting procedure involves several steps:

Harvesting: The surgeon first selects a donor site from which to obtain fat. Common donor sites include the abdomen, thighs, or hips. The fat is gently suctioned out through liposuction techniques.

Processing: The harvested fat is processed to remove impurities, excess fluids, and oils, leaving behind only healthy fat cells.

Injection: The processed fat is then carefully injected into the recipient site using specialized cannulas or needles. The surgeon distributes the fat evenly to achieve the desired volume and shape.

Common Uses:

Fat grafting is utilized for various cosmetic and reconstructive purposes, including:

Facial Rejuvenation: To add volume to areas like cheeks, lips, and under-eye hollows.

Breast Augmentation: As an alternative or complement to breast implants to enhance breast volume.

Buttock Augmentation: Often referred to as the Brazilian Butt Lift, fat grafting is used to achieve a fuller and well-proportionate buttocks.

Hand Rejuvenation: To address age-related volume loss in the hands, giving a more youthful appearance.

Recovery and Aftercare:

Recovery after fat grafting varies depending on the extent of the procedure and the donor and recipient sites.

Patients may experience swelling, bruising, and discomfort in both the donor and recipient areas.

It’s essential to follow the surgeon’s post-operative instructions carefully, including wearing compression garments if necessary and avoiding certain activities that could impact the treated areas during the recovery period.