Fat Grafting
Fat Grafting is an innovative and personalized treatment offered at Clear Skin Clinics, designed to enhance facial contours by utilizing a patient’s own fat. This natural approach allows for the restoration of volume, improving the appearance of hollow areas, wrinkles, or sagging skin. The procedure is minimally invasive and provides a more youthful and refreshed look while treating acne scars, under-eye dark circles, and ageing concerns. A thorough consultation with a dermatosurgeon specializing in fat grafting treatment can help you understand the benefits and risks involved and how it proves to be a safe and effective treatment.
Why is Fat Grafting Done?
Fat Grafting is performed to address various aesthetic concerns, including facial ageing, acne scar irregularities, under-eye circles, and the need for natural-looking enhancement. By using the patient’s own fat, the risk of an allergic reaction is minimized, offering a tailored and biocompatible solution.
What Fat Grafting Can / Can't Do
Can
- Restore volume to the face, hands, and body
- Enhance contours
- Improve the appearance of scars
- Provide natural-looking results
Can't
- Replace a conventional facelift or body sculpting procedures
- Eliminate deep wrinkles unrelated to volume loss
- Treat areas without sufficient donor fat
What Fat Grafting Can / Can't Do
Can
- Restore volume to the face, hands, and body
- Enhance contours
- Improve the appearance of scars
- Provide natural-looking results
Can't
- Replace a conventional facelift or body sculpting procedures
- Eliminate deep wrinkles unrelated to volume loss
- Treat areas without sufficient donor fat
How Should You Prepare for Fat Grafting?
Preparation for Fat Grafting involves an initial consultation with our expert team at Clear Skin Clinics. Your medical history, aesthetic goals, and available donor sites will be assessed. Guidelines on diet, medication, or activity restrictions might be provided to ensure the best possible outcome.
What is the Procedure of Fat Grafting? (Detailed – Step by Step)
- Harvesting: Fat is gently removed from donor areas (such as the abdomen or thighs) using liposuction.
- Purification: The harvested fat is purified to isolate healthy fat cells.
- Preparation of the Target Site: The area to be treated is prepared.
- Injection: The purified fat is carefully injected into the target area to achieve the desired enhancement.
- Final Adjustments: Additional adjustments are made if needed to ensure symmetry and satisfaction.
Recovery After Fat Grafting
Recovery may include minor swelling, bruising, or discomfort. Patients typically return to daily activities within a week, following specific post-care instructions provided by our clinic to aid healing.
Before and After
Risks Involved in Fat Grafting
Although safe, Fat Grafting may have potential risks such as infection, uneven texture, or absorption of some grafted fat. Our experienced practitioners take every precaution to minimise these risks.
Post-Treatment Care for Fat Grafting
Post-care includes specific instructions regarding activity, sun exposure, and skincare. Following these guidelines will support the healing process and help achieve optimal results.
Each patient’s situation is unique, and a personalised consultation with our Clear Skin Clinics team will provide tailored recommendations. For further information or to book your consultation, contact us today!
FAQs: Fat Grafting
Yes, provided there’s sufficient donor fat.
Local or general anaesthesia is used to ensure comfort.
It varies; often, one session suffices.
Recovery is generally mild, with most returning to normal activity within a week.
While long-lasting, some fat may be reabsorbed, and touch-ups may be needed.
Yes, often combined with facelifts or body contouring.
It is usually very minimal.
Temporary and mild, typically.
It may improve the appearance of certain scars.
A thorough assessment will determine suitability.
