An Introduction To Fat Transfer Surgery

By Author: Mr. Sultan Hassan
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Fat transfer is a common term for the cosmetic surgical procedure known as fat grafting or fat injection. Fat is transferred from the areas of the body where the fat is available in excess, such as the outer thighs, and placed in the areas of the body where you need more volume. These areas can be the face, hands, buttocks, and breasts. It is a safe, long-lasting, and well-tolerated procedure that generates natural looking results. People who undergo fat transfer procedures are not only satisfied but also pleased with the outcome.

Some considerations on when you need fat grafting procedures are mentioned here.

• Facial areas that look sunken can be “plumped up” with fat grafting.
• Improve the body figuration, fill bodily depressions and improve the physical appearance.
• Fat grafting is also used in breast reconstruction surgeries to fill the irregularities of the previous surgery or hide the signs of breast implants.

Autologous fat from the body is non-allergic and it will not cause any problems if the fat is transferred from one place to another as compared to artificial substances ...
... like dermal fillers. The results produced by the fat grafting procedure are long-lasting and safe. It is one of the non-invasive methods used for facial rejuvenation and a safer one.

The purpose of fat grafting is to augment the volume deficient areas of the body. The procedure can be completed with either grafting or injecting. Before opting for fat grafting, you should find out if you are a good candidate for that procedure. You can also opt for donated fat that your plastic surgeon can tell you about. The surgeons generally have contacts of interested donors. Before the treatment, make sure that you do not have any blood circulation issues or any medical condition that can affect the procedure.

Fat grafting is a procedure that gives you long lasting results. It does take some time for the procedure to have the desired effect on the targeted area but the results last longer than any other procedure. Some people also doubt that fat transfer is not as effective in some areas of the body, particularly in the parts that are continuously moving, such as the lips or hands. However, the results paint a completely different picture. Fat grafting is highly effective in any area of the body, whether it is in constant movement or not.

Your own body fat is always best for the fat transfer treatment as the body does not refuse it. The fat can be grafted from abdomen or flanks (love handles), the posterior side of the arms, thighs, and from the hips. Make sure to do your research well about the cosmetic surgeon and his expertise in the field.

About the Company:
Elite Surgical Ltd is a leading healthcare provider of both cosmetic surgical and non-surgical treatments with clinics in London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Milton Keynes, Liverpool and Yorkshire. Elite Surgical is led by the Award Winning expert Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Mr. Sultan Hassan FRCS (Plast) who has been featured in programs on Channel 4, Sky, ABC in the USA, BBC Radio and in various magazines. Elite Surgical is committed to giving its patients unrivalled care throughout their journey both before and after any treatment or surgery. Since being established in 2012, Elite Surgical has quickly grown to become known as a provider of the highest quality services to its patients with fantastic customer/patient satisfaction, patient safety and excellence in patient outcome, at its core.

Elite Surgical is a leading healthcare provider of both cosmetic surgical and non-surgical treatments with clinics in London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Milton Keynes, Liverpool and Yorkshire. Elite Surgical is led by the Award Winning expert Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Mr. Sultan Hassan FRCS (Plast) who has been featured in programs on Channel 4, Sky, ABC in the USA, BBC Radio and in various magazines. Elite Surgical is committed to giving its patients unrivalled care throughout their journey both before and after any treatment or surgery. Since being established in 2012, Elite Surgical has quickly grown to become known as a provider of the highest quality services to its patients with fantastic customer/patient satisfaction, patient safety and excellence in patient outcome, at its core.