Fat transfer, lipofilling or lipo-sculpting are all terms used for transferring fat from an area of excess to a more desirable area to improve contour, appearance or volume.
Fat harvest involves gently dislodging viable fat cells from areas of excess immediately beneath the skin (subcutaneous fat) then washing, purifying, and preparing the fat suitable for injection. Rozina has been an early advocate of the benefits of fat transfer, not only for the volumising effect it can achieve, but also because transferring a rich source of adult stem cells can be used to treat diseased, damaged or fragile tissues. Patients seeking expertly performed fat transfer in London seek out Dr Rozina Ali for her pioneering approach to natural enhancement.
Fat Transfer
Fat transfer is an invaluable tool in Miss Ali’s practice. It is the practice of moving live tissues to areas of need, not only to add volume but to regenerate overlying tissues.
Fat transfer is highly effective for treating areas of scarring or damaged skin (sun damage, radiotherapy, ageing). It can also be used to symmetrise and smooth out depressions or body contours after surgery or natural dips such as a concave or funnel chest or unsightly ‘hip dips’. Fat can be used to add quality tissue to any areas that are thinning with age including the back of hands, face and decolletage. This precise technique of fat injection provides natural, long-lasting improvements in volume and texture.
Fat Transfer for Breast Augmentation
Dr Rozina Ali is proud to be a leading advocate of fat transfer to enhance breast size and shape. Fat transfer can add curves and cleavage, or even out asymmetry by adding different volumes of fat as required.
Fat transfer is Miss Ali’s preferred technique for improving the contour, appearance, and volume of breasts with or without the use of implants.
The procedure involves gently harvesting live fat cells from areas of excess elsewhere on the body and preparing the fat so it is suitable for injection using a specialist cannular and injection techniques
Fat can be used without the need for additional implants to offer a moderate size enhancement, achieving soft, mobile, natural looking and natural feeling breasts.
Stem Cells – Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF)
Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) refers to concentrated stem cells, often discussed in the context of stem cells therapy within regenerative medicine. Harvested fat, known as lipoaspirate, contains the richest adult source of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs), These ADSCs can be stimulated to potentially develop into different types of cells in the body.
SVF cells have regenerative properties and can help create new blood vessels and repair or replace damaged cells in the body. They can improve blood flow, aid healing after injuries, and potentially treat cell damage caused by ageing.
Dr Rozina Ali uses SVF therapy can be used to regenerate tissues affected by sports injuries or accidents and is beneficial for joint, muscle, bone, cartilage, and soft tissue damage.
Fat Transfer for the Face
Dr Rozina Ali has long held that “Fat is the future” and has been using concentrated, purified fat combined with SVF to practice facial rejuvenation for over a decade. Fat transfer is used to reliably add volume to central areas of the face, whilst the stem cell rich component of is used to enhance skin quality, soften creases and wrinkles and enhance the luminosity of the skin.
Scar Treatment with Fat Transfer
Scars may occur anywhere on the body, and their composition can vary. Adverse scarring may look stretched, sunken or coloured. Scars can come in all shapes and sizes, and they can be caused by various factors such as accidents, surgery and pressure. Over time, most scars will fade, but none will disappear entirely.
Fat is the richest source of adult mesenchymal stem cells. The fat transfer procedure recycles fat harvested from the patient’s own tissues, to collect live fat and stem cells that can be used to elevate depressed scars and rejuvenate overlying tissues. These regenerative scar treatments not only improve the appearance of old injuries but can also promote gradual scar reduction through enhanced blood flow and tissue renewal.
Hair Regrowth Treatment
Hair thinning and receding hairlines can make individuals appear older prematurely, impacting self-esteem. Dr Rozina Ali offers minimally invasive, innovative hair regrowth treatments that can help you look and feel more confident. Unlike conventional hair transplant techniques, her regenerative approach focuses on stimulating the scalp’s own ability to encourage new growth.
A combination of natural, purified fat and concentrated stem cells creates a fertile environment that stimulates dormant follicles, helping to reduce hair loss and achieve a thicker, fuller scalp of hair, while improving the appearance of balding or thinning areas.
Fat Storage
Only recently has the option to freeze your harvested fat become reliably and safely available. This allows those carrying excess fat in their younger years to harvest and store it for potential use in later years when they are likely to benefit from it. The ability to harvest, store, manipulate, and use fat in different ways, from resurfacing joints to regenerating skin, is invaluable. Rozina has been at the forefront of the fat transfer movement and is now able to offer on-going long-term reconstructive and rejuvenating solutions using a single surgical fat harvest procedure.