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WHAT IS FAT TRANSFER
Fat transfer procedures are known as autologous fat transplantation or micro-lipo-injection. It involves suctioning fat from the patient's abdomen, thighs or buttocks and re-injecting it into the desired area. Fat is most often used to fill in the area under the eyes, laugh lines between the nose and mouth, and to correct skin depressions or indentations in other facial wrinkles. This procedure is also used widely for lip enhancement.
ABOUT THE PROCEDURE
After both the donor and recipient sites are cleansed and treated with a local anesthesia, the fat is withdrawn using a cannula (the same instrument used in liposuction) that is attached to a suction device. The fat is then prepared and injected into the recipient site with a needle. "Overfilling" is necessary to allow for fat absorption in the weeks following treatment. When fat is used to fill sunken lower eyes or to correct areas on the face other than lines, this over correction of newly injected fat may temporarily make the face appear abnormally puffed out or swollen.
If a larger area was treated, you may be advised to limit your activity for a brief time. However, many patients are able to resume normal activity immediately. There may be swelling, bruising or redness in both the donor and recipient sites. The severity of these symptoms depends upon the size and location of the treated area. The swelling and puffiness in the recipient site may last several weeks, especially if a large area was filled.
AFTER THE PROCEDURE
The duration of the fat injections varies significantly from patient to patient. Though some patients have reported results lasting a year or more, the majority of patients find that at least half of the injected fullness disappears within 3-6 months. Therefore, repeated injections may be necessary. Your doctor will advise you on how to maintain your results with repeat treatments.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST
Fat transfer is generally quoted at the consultation based on time. To give you an idea of what costs you may have, here is an estimated fee schedule. This procedure is performed in the office under local anesthetic. The fees can range anywhere from $1200 to $2200. This fee is not applied to lip augmentation.
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