Fat Injection Cosmetic Surgery Part. 2

Fat Injection Benefits/ Advantages

Fat injection or grafting is a technique that is growing in popularity. Fat is one of most well-tolerated fillers available to aesthetic surgeons, and thus has broad applications. It is natural-appearing, lasts a long time, and is safe. It is an effective filler used for changing body contour, revising scars, filling depressions created by liposuction, and rejuvenating the hands and face. Perhaps most importantly, it spares the patient the inherent risks associated with fillers derived from animals or cadavers.
Fat Injection Risks/Complications/Patient Safety

• Swelling is the most common post-operative side effect. Most of the swelling settles down within several weeks.


• Bruising in both the donor and recipient areas as a result of bleeding. It is unusual to require a transfusion.


• Numbness of the skin overlying the donor and injected areas. This is usually temporary.


• Slight asymmetry or contour irregularity. This usually improves as the swelling resolves.


• Under or over correction of the defect


• Infection


• Loss of fat viability, with resultant failure of the desired augmentation

Fat Injection Recovery Process

Dressings may be placed on the injected areas. These dressings may include the use of tapes or compressive-type dressings. Your surgeon may request that you don’t sit or lie on injected areas for a prescribed period. Your surgeon may also instruct you regarding a massage program after the procedure. Swelling and bruising usually resolve within 2 to 3 weeks.

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