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Faq FAT GRIFTING
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A. What is Fat Grafting?
Fat grafting is the procedure where your own fat stores
are utilized to augment, rejuvenate or correct. Fat
grafting can be used to augment the cheeks or lips or
anywhere else augmentation is desired, correct tissue
deficiencies or simply rejuvenate the mature or thin
face for a more "refreshed" look.
Fat Grafting is also referred to as free fat transfer,
liposculpture, lipostructure, Space Lift® and others.
B. When can Fat Grafting be performed?
Fat Grafting usually performed anywhere from 16 and up.
Ask Dr Mounir what he thinks and what ages he usually
performs this procedure on it can be different from
surgeon to surgeon. It certainly can correct
"deficiencies" or create symmetry in younger persons as
well as augmentation and rejuvenation in those who need
it, regardless of age.
C. What does a typical Fat Grafting consultation entail?
Dr Mounir will go over your desires with you and explain
your options. He will discuss what can realistically be
achieved through this procedure, discuss with you the
risks and complications as well as determine the amount
of augmentation you will need.
Not everyone is a great candidate for fat grafting so go
over all of your habits, including if you smoke, your
metabolism and activity levels. Ask to see photos of his
or her patients and ask for a referral list sop that you
may discuss your concerns or ask questions from the
surgeon's own patients.
D. How is Fat Grafting performed?
Excess fat is removed from stubborn, fatty pockets,
treated and/or "spun" and gently inspected for viable
and whole fat cells. The fat cells are carefully
re-implanted using various techniques and you are sent
home to care for your treatment areas as discussed at
your preoperative appointment.
E. What should I expect post-operatively?
You can expect to be swollen, possibly bruised and a
little sore. This is all normal and should be realized
beforehand. Patients who know what to expect are often
better informed, and well balanced afterwards and
recover more easily s opposed to those who are not told
what to expect.
F. When will the stitches be removed from my donor site and does this hurt?
Depending upon what other procedure were performed and
what the preferences unique to your own surgeon, you may
or may not have sutures. Some surgeons remove fat with
larger cannulas, some with smaller ones and even others
with special hypodermic needles. It is necessary to ask
your own surgeon as you may not even require sutures for
your donor suite.
Incidentally, some lip augmentation with fat grafting
may require sutures. Some surgeons use long "threads" of
fat implanted in a line within the lips and may need a
suture at the injection area.
G. When will I be able to see the results?
You will see immediate results and it might appear too
augmented for your taste, this is often the swelling and
possibly "overstuffing" of the fat to increase
longevity. However, not all surgeons overstuff so be
advised of your own surgeons technique preference. The
swelling will subside and you will usually be able to
view your true results in 3-4 months although you may
lose fat after that as your body either metabolizes it,
the fat proved to be damaged or otherwise.
H. What are the risks of Fat Grafting?
The risks for fat grafting are asymmetry, infection,
fatty cysts, hematoma, fat embolism, seroma, permanent
discoloration from the bruises and others.
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