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Fat Grafting
Fat grafting, also known as fat transfer or lipofilling, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that involves harvesting fat from one part of the body and transferring it to another area to enhance volume, improve contour, or correct defects. This technique is commonly used in various aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.
Reasons for Rhinoplasty
Cosmetic Enhancement:
- To add volume and improve contours in areas such as the face, breasts, and buttocks.
- To smooth out wrinkles and fine lines.
- To enhance facial features such as cheeks, lips, and under-eye hollows.
Reconstructive Purposes:
- To correct contour deformities resulting from trauma, surgery, or congenital conditions.
- To improve the appearance of scars.
- To restore volume lost due to aging or significant weight loss.
Breast Reconstruction:
- Used in conjunction with other breast reconstruction techniques to create a more natural appearance.
Procedure
- Anesthesia: Local anesthesia, sedation, or general anesthesia is used depending on the extent of the procedure.
- Harvesting Fat: Fat is usually harvested from areas with excess fat, such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks, using liposuction techniques.
- Processing Fat: The harvested fat is purified to remove impurities, blood, and excess fluids, ensuring only healthy fat cells are used for grafting.
- Injecting Fat: The purified fat is carefully injected into the target area in small amounts to ensure even distribution and optimal integration with existing tissues.
Risks
- Infection, bleeding, fat necrosis (death of fat cells), cyst formation, and uneven or unsatisfactory results.
- Fat embolism (a rare but serious complication where fat enters the bloodstream and causes blockages).
Considerations:
- Ideal candidates are non-smokers, in good health, and have realistic expectations.
- The longevity of results depends on factors such as the area treated, the technique used, and individual patient characteristics.
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