Fat grafting

Fat grafting is a technique used to transfer fat from one area to another. It can be utilized to increase the volume that has been lost in the face (nasolabial folds, marionette lines, etc.) and lips over time. It can also be used to correct depressed scars or contour abnormalities after surgery or injury. It creates a permanent fullness to the treated areas, and can potentially replace the repeat use of temporary dermal fillers.

The process of fat grafting involves removing fat cells from one area of the body (typically the abdomen or thigh) and injecting them into the area being treated. The body then works to establish a healthy blood supply to the fat cells. Typically about 50-80% of the fat that is transferred survives as a permanent correction.

Fat grafting is a very versatile technique that can sometimes be performed with local analgesic alone, and the recovery time is minimal, although it is somewhat variable depending on the location of injection.