Lipofilling is a surgical procedure in which the patient's own fat is taken from one part of the body (the donor area) and transferred to another part of the body (the recipient area) in order to increase volume or correct contours.
Lipofilling is used for various aesthetic and reconstructive purposes, including:
- Breast, buttock, calf, or face augmentation
- Correction of wrinkles and wrinkles on the face
- Volume recovery after injury or surgery
- Improvement of contours after liposuction
The following steps are used for lipofilling:
- Fat harvesting: Fat is collected using a thin cannula from a donor area such as the abdomen, thighs, or sides.
- Fat processing: The collected fat is cleaned and prepared for transfer.
- Fat injection: Processed fat is injected into the recipient area through small incisions using a syringe.
- Contouring: The doctor carefully distributes the fat to give the desired shape and volume.
After lipofilling, patients need to wear compression underwear to reduce swelling and ensure proper healing. Patients may experience temporary numbness, bruising, and soreness in the donor and recipient areas.
The results of lipofilling usually persist for a long time, although in some cases a repeat procedure may be required. The final results depend on the amount of fat transplanted, the quality of the fat, and the surgeon's technique.
Advantages:
- The patient's own fat is used, which reduces the risk of an allergic reaction or rejection.
- The donor area is often invisible.
- The results look natural and last for a long time.
- It can be used to correct several areas of the body in one operation.
Disadvantages:
- The recovery time may be longer than with other procedures.
- There is a small risk of infection, bleeding, or the formation of seroma (fluid accumulation).
- The transplanted fat may dissolve or shift over time.
- The procedure may be more expensive than other augmentation methods.
