Lipofilling (Fat Graft) – Men
Procedure
Fatty material is aspirated with special cannulas. It is washed, filtered, and purified. Pure fat cell concentrate is then injected with special needles.
Results
These are viable fat cell grafts. Thus they must adhere to all the requirements of tissue grafts.
Indications
Facial loss of volume, body contour defects, and after weight loss are the usual indications.
Complications
Partial loss of the grafted cells occurs when they are absorbed by the body. Donor site selection and harvesting technique are crucial for high fat cell survival.
Recovery
Swelling at the recipient site and bruising of the donor site are common. Both eventually resolve completely.
Anesthesia
Topical and local anesthesia with or without sedation.
- How can I maximize my graft take?
- When will the final result become evident?
- Is it possible to add more volume secondarily?
Several factors play significant role in fat cell survival. It is crucial that the grafted area not be massaged or agitated at all especially during the first three weeks.
It takes at least 3 months before one is able to ascertain the survival rate of fat cells.
Yes, once the fat cell volume has stabilized in the recipient site, additional fat cell can be added.
- Category
- Men, Services
- Body Part
- Face & Body
- Applicable for Women
- Yes
- Surgical
- No