fat grafting/ fat transfer





quick facts

Procedure Type

Surgical

Anesthesia

Sedation

Duration

Face and hands: 30 – 60 minutes
Breast and Buttock : 2 hours
Labia and Penis: 30 – 60 minutes

Recovery Period

Face : 3-5 days
Breast: 2-3 days
Buttocks : 1 week
Hand : 1 -2 days
Scars – depending upon the area 2 -3 days
Labia: 1 week
Penis: 1 week




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Feeling the effects of ageing on your face and body and in mourning for the fresh look you enjoyed in your youth? Looking to achieve a more shapely or sleek silhouette, rounder buttocks or a perkier cleavage? Or perhaps you want to correct or improve the results of previous surgical procedures.
If you’re need of rejuvenation or correction but want to avoid the more invasive options available, then you should be aware that fat is the future for aesthetic transformation. Recent innovations in fat grafting procedures has made it an increasingly popular choice for patients who are looking for an effective and more natural alternative to implants or fillers for different areas of the face and body.
Fat grafting or fat transfer, also known as lipofilling, uses an individual’s own fat to enhance their appearance. A minimally invasive procedure, which means no scars and a quick recovery time, fat transfer/ fat grafting can also be used in combination with implants for the best and most natural results.




FAQs

What is fat grafting/ fat transfer?


Fat grafting/ fat transfer is a procedure that takes fat from one part of the body and uses it to fill in or smooth irregularities, add volume and sculpt defined contours to different areas on the face and body.
Excess fat is first of all removed from the patient’s body from what is known as a ‘donor area’, usually the abdomen or inner thigh. Using a limited form of liposculpture, the fat is aspirated using a small tube, or cannula, which is inserted via tiny incisions of around three to five milimilitres in length.
Once the fat is removed, it is processed using a special technique to turn it into pure liquid fatty tissue that is ready to be injected into the treatment area. Very small amounts of fat are skillfully injected into the tissues of the treatment area, the surgeon taking care to ensure even distribution so that the injected fat is surrounded by healthy tissue. This ensures the transplanted fat is supplied with oxygen and nutrients and reduces the risk of rejection and reabsorption into the body. Even in the most successful cases, you can expect around 20-30 per cent of the transplanted fat to be absorbed by the body in two to three months following the procedure; this is entirely normal and surgeons include this loss in their calculations when judging how much fat will need to be taken from the patient’s donor site in order to achieve the required results. For long lasting of best results, 2-3 session of fat transfer may be required for desired result.


Which areas can be treated with fat grafting/ fat transfer?


Breasts

  • Can increase breast size by one to two cup sizes depending upon number of stages
  • Can correct asymmetrical breasts
  • Repair of scars, for example from lumpectomy or breast reconstruction surgery
  • Can correct irregularities/ issues resulting from previous breast implant surgeries

Buttocks and hips/ thighs

  • Can increase size of the buttocks and make them look more shapely
  • Can add volume to the hips for a more dramatic waist-to-hip ratio
  • Can be used to smooth out any visible dimples, scars or other irregularities
  • Face
  • Adds volume to areas that have become hollow with age, such as the cheeks and eye sockets
  • Can reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles and folds on the face, such as under the eye and nasolabial folds (the lines that run from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth)
  • Can sculpt parts of the face to improve the aesthetic appearance, such as the cheekbones, chin and nose
  • Scar repair
  • Improves the texture and overall appearance of the skin

Hands

  • Rejuvenation of the hands for an anti-aging effect

Deciding about fat grafting/ fat transfer


Fat grafting/ fat transfer surgery will alter your shape and overall appearance, so careful thought needs to be given prior to going ahead.At Cocoona, we ask for you to conduct a self-evaluation to help you assess if you are one hundred per cent ready, both physically and mentally, for fat grafting/ fat transfer surgery. You should ask yourself the following questions:

  • Have I exhausted all the non-surgical options, such as diet and exercise, to improve my shape?
  • Am I clear about which problem areas can be treated with fat grafting/ fat transfer and to what extent?
  • Do I have realistic expectations about what fat grafting/ fat transfer can achieve?
  • Do I fully understand the surgical procedures involved, how long it will take and what I need to do afterwards to promote healing and recovery?

Once you have clarity on the above, the next step is to find the right surgeon and clinic. These are of paramount importance.

You need a surgeon who is experienced in performing fat grafting/ fat transfer surgeries, has a sound reputation and proven results. You should also look for a surgeon who will give you honest and realistic advice about what you can and can’t achieve with this procedure.

A good clinic is one that has an experienced and highly skilled surgical team, licensed aestheticist(s), well trained nursing staff, an excellent reputation, and a low complication rate. Of course, the clinic also needs to be licensed with the relevant authorities for the country or region it is situated in. At Cocoona, we tick all these boxes.


Does fat grafting/ fat transfer require anesthesia?


The anesthetic protocol required for fat grafting/ fat transfer will vary from patient to patient depending on the volume of fat to be extracted from the donor area. Small volumes of fat can be extracted using only local anesthetic. Larger volumes, however, may require twilight anesthesia or, in rare cases, even general anesthesia.

Your surgeon will be able to advise further in line with your individual case.


Who is a good candidate for fat grafting/ fat transfer?


Men or women who:

  • Want to rejuvenate or correct specific parts of the body but are keen to avoid more invasive surgical alternatives, such as implants
  • Are in good health with sufficient fat on their body available for transfer to the treatment site or sites
  • Have realistic expectations about the results possible from the procedure
  • Are prepared that more than one session may be required to achieve optimal results
  • Have undergone a lumpectomy or partial mastectomy, and want to correct the appearance of the breast or breasts afterwards
  • Have undergone a previous breast or chest implant procedure and have experienced a rupture or dimpling, or want to minimize the appearance of any evident implant contours for a more natural look

Are the results of fat grafting/ fat transfer permanent?


The body will initially absorb around 20 to 50 per cent of the fat injected into the treatment area. After this initial volume of fat has been absorbed the results are considered to be permanent.


How much does fat grafting/ fat transfer cost?


For an accurate cost assessment, you will need to book an initial consultation with our surgeon. As with almost any aesthetic procedure, the cost will depend on the following factors:

Procedures – The size and location of the area or areas to be treated.

Surgeon’s Expertise – The surgeon’s fee is based on their experience. Obviously, a reputable surgeon who is established and has a successful track record will charge higher fees.

Clinic/ Hospital – Fees also depend upon the quality of the facility chosen for the operation.

Geographic Area – Depending on the city/ area you decide to have the surgery in, the cost is likely be different: clinics in larger metropolitan cities tend to cost more. You should bear in mind that the expertise of your consultant and your comfort factor with him or her should be one the most important considerations, much more so than the cost of the procedure. A cheap procedure could turn out to be an expensive proposition in the long run.


Fat grafting/ fat transfer recovery period and downtime



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Feeling the effects of ageing on your face and body and in mourning for the fresh look you enjoyed in your youth? Looking to achieve a more shapely or sleek silhouette, rounder buttocks or a perkier cleavage? Or perhaps you want to correct or improve the results of previous surgical procedures.
If you’re need of rejuvenation or correction but want to avoid the more invasive options available, then you should be aware that fat is the future for aesthetic transformation. Recent innovations in fat grafting procedures has made it an increasingly popular choice for patients who are looking for an effective and more natural alternative to implants or fillers for different areas of the face and body.
Fat grafting or fat transfer, also known as lipofilling, uses an individual’s own fat to enhance their appearance. A minimally invasive procedure, which means no scars and a quick recovery time, fat transfer/ fat grafting can also be used in combination with implants for the best and most natural results.




patient safety assurance

Cocoona is the only clinic in all of UAE that offers free patient safety assurance. What this means for you is that you will be covered for specified post-operative complications up to AED 50,000. This is like an insurance cover with a limit of AED 50,000. Click here for details.

Now, that you have more information about fat grafting/ fat transfer and about choosing the best cosmetic surgeon and plastic surgery clinic, you have to make the decision.

For answers to any questions regarding fat grafting/ fat transfer in Dubai, call us on 800-362636 or +9714 3884589 or complete the appointment form or email: [email protected].




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