What is Fat Transfer?
Fat transfer also known as fat grafting, autologous fat transfer, lipofilling or lipo-injection involves transferring individual live cells (adipocytes and stem cells) to enhance the quality of tissues elsewhere on the body. Fat is removed from areas of excess body fat (abdomen, flanks, thighs, back etc) and transplanted to areas that would benefit from rejuvenation, regeneration, or volume enhancement such as breast, face, and scars.
Who would benefit from Fat Transfer?
Fat transfer also known as fat grafting, autologous fat transfer, lipofilling or lipo-injection involves transferring individual live cells (adipocytes and stem cells) to enhance the quality of tissues elsewhere on the body. Fat is removed from areas of excess body fat (abdomen, flanks, thighs, back etc) and transplanted to areas that would benefit from rejuvenation, regeneration, or volume enhancement such as breast, face, and scars.
How will Dr Rozina Ali perform the procedure?
Fat transfer is a multi-stepped serial process: Firstly, fat needs to be carefully harvested in a process that is superficially like liposuction but designed to ensure that the fat cells harvested are alive, unbroken, and accompanied by the rich supply of stem cells found clustered near the subcutaneous blood vessels. A gentle tumescent fluid is used to infiltrate the fatty tissue and a blunt ended mechanical or power assisted (vibrating) liposuction device is used to dislodge the fat and float out intact living fat cells using lower suction pressures. In this way a rich supply of fat and stem cells are harvested, healthy, intact, and viable. The harvested fat is then prepared by being washed, filtered, and purified for careful re-injection into the recipient areas.
What can I expect from my recovery?
Mild swelling, bruising and temporary numbness at the recipient and donor areas. Compression garments or bandages can minimise swelling and support the treated areas. Strenuous activities should be avoided for several weeks to allow the transferred fat cells to establish blood supply and survive.
Where will the treatment take place?
With operating facilities in such prestigious locations as King Edward VII hospital and the Weymouth Street hospital in Marylebone, the heart of London’s Harley Street medical district, you can be assured of expert and responsive surgical care. Wound checks and outpatient visits are offered in both Marylebone and Kensington. Rozina Ali offers best in class, bespoke aesthetic treatments tailored to your individual needs.
Fat Transfer Costs
For details and costs of Fat Transfer procedures, please contact Dr Rozina Ali’s office by email practice@rozinaali.com or call 0207 000 3140 or contact us via the form below.
