Plastic surgery has come a long way in the last few years, and one treatment in particular that continues to rise in popularity is fat transfer. Known by many names, fat transfer is also referred to as autologous fat grafting or fat injections. Whether patients choose to increase the size of one body part or to address signs of ageing, such as fine lines and wrinkles, fat grafting serves many purposes.

In this article, Dr Rozina Ali, a top-rated plastic surgeon in UK highly qualified in aesthetic surgery and a pioneer of fat transfer procedures, shared with us which are the 4 most common areas where fat transfer procedures are performed.

Breasts

Autologous fat transplantation is widely used in reconstructive breast surgery, breast lifts and breast augmentation. Although breast augmentation using a breast implant is safe and extremely popular, fat transfer can be highly effective and less invasive for women who are looking for a more natural and discreet result.

You will experience a variety of benefits with lipofilling:

Fix minor breast asymmetry
Safest, most natural breast augmentation method
Long-lasting, natural-looking results
Enlarge breasts without scarring
Provides additional body sculpting benefits in the area where fat was harvested via liposuction

Face

Fat transfer to the face also referred to as facial fat grafting is popular largely because the injected fat generally lasts longer than other currently available fillers. As we age, the collagen in our skin naturally decreases, resulting in a hollow look in some features of the face, such as the cheeks. Facial fat transfers can take the place of an injectable filler and add volume to sunken areas, fill in lines, and enhance the softness of the skin.

A fat transfer can rejuvenate facial skin, giving patients more natural-looking results. Patients are now opting for a fat transfer over filler injections, which need to be refreshed every 6 to 12 months.

Scalp

Compared with the platelet-rich-plasma or “vampire lift” treatments, there are a thousand times more stem cells and growth factors in fat than in plasma. The surgeon uses the regenerative stem cells to repair and stimulate renewed tissue in the scalp. In this procedure, a small amount of fat is liquified and highly filtered until it becomes extremely fluid yet naturally rich in SVF stem cells.

Using micro-environmental signals and cell-to-cell communication, the fat stem cells induce hair follicles and help them grow. The process of fat transfer to scalp activates or signals existing dormant hair follicles to start the growth phase.

Hands, decollete, surface irregularities

After the face area, hands are the most visible part of your body. The popularity of hand rejuvenation has increased immensely as people are becoming more aware of the possible treatments that are available.

A small amount of fat is harvested under local anaesthetic typically from the inner thighs, abdomen and flanks. After decantation, the fat tissue rich in stem cells is injected into the dorsum of the hand using a cannula from the wrist and not from the fingers. Fat is distributed gently above the dorsal deep fascia to avoid perforation of the vessels.

Once the fat has been integrated and considering the weight of the patient is maintained, the results remain permanent.

If you are ready to address contour issues and loose tissues and prefer to use a natural approach, there are many options when it comes to fat transfers. We invite you to book a consultation with Dr Rozina Ali at her private clinic in London and learn more about how a fat transfer can meet your personal goals and give you the desired results.

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