Fat Transfer

What is Fat Transfer?

Fat Transfer is the process of transferring fat cells taken from areas where fat is frequently found in the person’s own body to other desired areas.

The transferred fat cells act as a filler and continue to live in the area where they are located. In this way, patients can treat the deformations they experience in their bodies with a small but effective procedure. In this way, when the fat is injected, it can enter a form rich in stem cells.

How is Fat Transfer Performed?

The fat transfer process has developed and changed with modern technology.

The fat cells are centrifuged according to the area to be applied and treated before being transferred with small pipes called cannulas by liposuction method. The required amount of fat is extracted and grafts are prepared according to the area to be treated.

In case of melting, excess fat filling is injected to minimize this possibility. After the transfer is performed, the Transfer site is sterilized.

Parts of the Body for Fat Transfer

Fat Transfer is generally applied to revitalize areas that show signs of aging. The parts of the body where fat Transfer is performed are often the facial parts.

• Temporal region
• Hollow cheeks
• Under eye area
• Mimic lines between the eyebrows
• Upper and lower lip augmentation
• Forehead area
• Mouth and nose areas
• Chest area
• Butt area

Advantages of Fat Transfer

In addition to providing an aesthetically beautiful appearance, fat transfer is also used to treat tissue loss that has occurred as a result of certain diseases.

Since a small amount of fat is taken for the fat Transfer procedure, fat tissue can be taken even from the weakest patient.

Another advantage of fat Transfer is that it helps to achieve a permanent and natural appearance on the body.

Fat Transfer Procedure Recovery Process

Most days after the fat Transfer procedure, the patient is discharged on the same day and returns to his/her normal life. However, it is still recommended not to tire yourself and to rest for a few days. During the healing process; edema, swelling and bruising are among the expected complications. In this process, it is recommended not to smoke in order for the healing process to be efficient and fast. In this process, it is important to follow the medication, cream, etc. plan recommended by your physician during the healing process.

Who Can Have Fat Transfer?

• Reduce wrinkles,
• Filling pits on the face,
• Any individual who wants to plump the parts of the face or body, has sufficient subcutaneous adipose tissue suitable for fat removal and has no health problems can have fat Transfer.

How Many Days Should I Allow for Fat Transfer?

Fat Transfer is a short-term procedure. It will be enough to allocate 1 day for this procedure.

What Should I Pay Attention Before Fat Transfer?

Before fat Transfer surgery;

• Blood thinners, herbal/fruit teas should be stopped for one week before the procedure.
• The patient’s past history and information about the medications used should be given to the doctor.
• It is recommended to lead a healthy lifestyle to prepare for the surgery efficiently and to make the patient’s body resilient until the operation process.

What Should Be Considered After Fat Transfer?

• The area where the surgery was performed should be kept clean and dry.
• You can apply cold compresses in consultation with your doctor to reduce swelling and edema.
• Take care to use the medicines and creams given after the procedure regularly.
• The patient should not tire himself/herself and should rest for the first few days.
• It is recommended to protect the operated area from the sun in the first days.