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Fat Transfer Procedure at Medicci
The fat transfer procedure—also known as fat grafting or fat injection—involves harvesting fat from areas with excess deposits and injecting it into regions lacking volume, such as the face, hands, breasts, buttocks, or other areas of the body.
This safe, long-lasting, and well-tolerated technique delivers a natural-looking enhancement by using the patient’s own fat. Each year, thousands of individuals undergo fat transfer with highly satisfying results, making it one of the most popular cosmetic procedures for restoring youthful contours and symmetry.
When Should You Consider Fat Transfer?
You may be an ideal candidate for fat transfer if:
- You have wrinkles, hollowness, or sunken areas that could benefit from added volume.
- You prefer a permanent solution rather than temporary fillers.
- You want to achieve a more defined body contour and correct areas with volume loss.
- You need to fill contour irregularities or soften visible implant edges in breast reconstruction.
If one or more of these concerns apply to you—and you are in good overall health with realistic expectations—you may be an excellent candidate for fat transfer at Medicci.
The fat transfer procedure is performed in three stages: harvesting, purification, and injection.
1. Harvesting: After a local anesthetic is applied to the donor area, the surgeon makes a small incision of about 2 mm. Using a sterile technique, a cannula connected to the incision is inserted to gently extract fat cells.
2. Purification: Once enough fat is collected, it is carefully processed to prepare it for reinjection. The fat cells are transferred into small syringes, and purification may involve using a centrifuge or a filtration system to remove impurities and isolate the healthiest fat cells.
3. Injection : Specially designed needles or cannulas are used to re-inject the purified fat into the target area for augmentation or contour correction. The injection is typically performed in multiple passes, placing tiny amounts of fat into the natural tissue layers. This technique creates a smooth, natural-looking grid of transferred fat. The process may be repeated several times until the desired volume and correction are achieved.
Before undergoing a fat transfer procedure, patients participate in a thorough consultation to discuss their aesthetic goals and determine their suitability for treatment.
During this comprehensive evaluation, our skilled surgical team carefully assesses both the donor areas—where excess fat will be harvested—and the recipient sites, where the fat will be strategically injected.
Throughout the consultation, patients receive detailed information about the expected results, potential risks, and recovery process, ensuring they are fully informed and confident before proceeding with the procedure.
Surgery
Fat Transfer Procedure
Fat transfer, also known as fat grafting, is a multi-step procedure that begins with harvesting fat from donor areas using liposuction.
The extracted fat is then carefully processed to remove excess fluids and impurities, ensuring the purity and viability of the fat cells. Once purified, the fat is meticulously injected into targeted areas to restore volume, improve contours, and enhance overall harmony.
Depending on the scope of treatment and patient preference, the procedure may be performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia to ensure maximum comfort throughout the process.
After Surgery
Fat Transfer Aftercare & Recovery
After undergoing a fat transfer procedure, patients receive detailed post-operative care instructions to support smooth healing and optimize results.
How Long Do Fat Transfer Results Last?
Following treatment, you will notice softer, fuller contours in the treated areas, giving you a refreshed, youthful appearance with improved skin texture.
The longevity of fat transfer results depends on the surgeon’s expertise, harvesting and purification techniques, as well as the injection method and placement. When performed successfully, the injected fat establishes a new blood supply, ensuring long-term survival of the grafted fat cells. These positive outcomes are often long-lasting and potentially permanent.
Post-Procedure Guidelines
- It is crucial to follow all of your surgeon’s instructions for a healthy recovery (including bandage care, drainage, incision care, and prescribed medications or creams).
- Hospital stay is usually not required unless medically necessary; if so, it is typically limited to 1 day.
- Post-operative follow-up appointments will be scheduled by your surgeon to monitor healing and progress.
- Depending on the treated area, you may return to your daily routine within one week.
- Work resumption varies based on the area treated—consult your surgeon for personalized guidance.
- Mild pain is expected but can be managed with prescribed pain medication and usually subsides within 2–3 days.
- Bruising, swelling, tightness, and numbness are common immediately after surgery. Bruising typically fades within a week, while swelling and numbness may last for several months.
- Fatigue and sensitivity are normal; having a companion assist you for the first few days is recommended.
- Swelling may persist for up to six months or longer.
- Results are visible immediately, but the final outcome can only be assessed after swelling has fully subsided, typically between 6–12 months.
- Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise—including carrying children—for at least three weeks post-procedure.
- Smoking significantly impairs circulation, delays healing, and increases the risk of complications. It must be stopped at least four weeks before and after surgery.
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