Fat Transfer Surgery (Lipofilling)

Fat transfer may be performed under local anaesthesia where only the surrounding area is numb. Alternatively, for procedures involving large or multiple areas of the body, you may be asleep under general anaesthesia. A special medicated fluid called tumescent fluid is injected into the areas that will be treated with liposuction. This fluid expands the tissues, to make it easier to remove fat cells, numbs the treatment area, and minimizes bleeding. Once a large volume of tumescent fluid is injected into the treatment area, you will rest for several minutes while the area becomes completely numb.

Depending on how your Fat transfer procedure is performed, most of time you should be ready to go home the same day. You may also be prescribed medication to manage your pain for the first few days and as needed as you heal. It is normal to feel swollen and bruised for about one -two weeks following fat transfer. You should avoid any strenuous activities for the first few weeks but you are encouraged to walk to prevent blood clots.

Any surgical treatment involves certain risks. It is important that you understand all the risks associated with the fat transfer procedure. Your decision to have this operation should be based on your careful evaluation of all the possible risks and the potential benefits. Most patients undergoing this surgery do not experience complications. However, you should discuss all possible risks and your tolerance of complications with your consultant plastic surgeon, Miss Prousskaia, in order to make sure that you fully understand the implications and consequences of having fat transfer. Excessive resorption of fat is infrequent but you should be aware that fat graft does have 30-50% volume loss due natural fat resorption which normally happens during 6-9 months after surgery, it has to be expected when you decide to undertake this surgery. Elena will provide you with further information with the risks and provide you with a detailed consent form during your consultations. This will help you to minimise the risks.

Elena prides herself on taking the time to truly understand a patient’s aims and discussing what result will work best given the patient’s individual characteristics. Although good results are expected, the body and face  are not symmetric and almost everyone has some degree of unevenness, which may not be recognized in advance. The more realistic your expectations as to results, the better your results will be in your eye. You will have at least two consultations with Elena where she ensures that she meets your expectations and she will always try to achieve your desired results. You also may need to discuss options for future fat transfers as it may take more than one procedure to achieve your desired look. While you will most likely notice an improvement immediately after the procedure, final results will not be apparent until one year after surgery. With realistic expectations and proper maintenance, you may enjoy the results of your fat transfer procedure for several years.

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As your grow older some areas of your body may flatten or lose volume. Fat grafting is a viable method to enhance most facial and body areas. The Only area that Elena does not offer Fat Transfer for is Breast(s).

Elena does not operate on patients that regularly smoke or vape. To be considered for this procedure you must refrain from smoking or vaping for 3 months before and after your surgery.