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Skin
and Beauty
Fat
Transfer
Fat
Transfer photos, click
here
When
trying to optimize ones appearance, it is often desirable to add bulk
to the face or to the lips. Various substances are used to accomplish
this goal, including fat, collagen, solid silicone implants, and
silicone gel. Fat is the one substance which comes from the patient's
own body. This minimizes the risks of complications which can occur
when a foreign substance is placed in the body. When performed
correctly the added bulk will last forever.
How is the procedure performed?
The surgical procedure can be performed in the office under local
anesthesia. Fat is manually suctioned with a syringe and specially
designed cannulas from an area where there is excess fat, typically the
abdomen, buttock, or thighs. The fat is then treated very delicately
and prepared for injection. The area to be treated is carefully marked
and the fat is injected with specially designed needles. All areas to
be suctioned and injected are anesthetized so that the patient's
discomfort is minimal.
Fat
Transfer photos
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Before and 6 months after fat transfer to upper and lower lips.
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40
year old before and 6 months after |
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