Autologous fat transfer is performed in three stages: harvesting, processing, and injection. Before discussing each of the mentioned stages, we should add that this procedure can be performed under local or general anesthesia. The type of anesthesia to be used is usually determined based on the volume of fat to be extracted; for extracting small quantities, the use of a local anesthetic is sufficient; for larger quantities, however, general anesthesia is almost always necessary.[2]<\/p>\n\n The first step consists of harvesting adipose tissue through liposuction. Not only is the necessary amount of fat obtained for injection, but the donor area is also remodeled. There are various adipose tissue extraction techniques<\/a>, and your surgeon can tell you which is the best and safest. <\/p>\n\n Regarding the areas from which the necessary fat is extracted, the most common are the abdomen, thighs, and knees. After examining you, your surgeon will identify the most suitable area.[3]<\/p>\n\n Once the fat has been harvested, the next stage can begin: processing and purifying it. This stage is necessary because, in addition to fat cells (adipocytes), the extracted fat also contains collagen fibers, blood, and other contaminants that can affect the success rate of the procedure.[3]<\/p>\n\n After being purified, the fat can be injected into the area where there is a deficit, using a needle or cannula. The amount of fat injected can vary from case to case and depending on the area of the body being treated.[1]<\/p>\n\n Among the most common areas that can benefit from autologous fat transfer are: <\/p>\n\n At the facial level, autologous fat transfer<\/a> is used to add volume in areas where it has been lost or where expression lines exist, such as the under-eye area or nasolabial folds (those wrinkles between the nose and mouth). It can also be used to add volume to the cheeks. Additionally, it helps correct scars and improve skin texture and appearance.[2]<\/p>\n\n Dr. Olimpiu H\u00e2rceag\u0103<\/a> uses fat extracted from the lower face level for selected cases to restructure the upper level, especially the cheekbone and periocular area. <\/p>\n\n At the breast level, autologous fat transfer is used for breast augmentation, correction of asymmetry and deformities, and even for breast reconstruction.[2] <\/p>\n\n Breast augmentation with fat transfer, for example, is considered a more natural, minimally invasive approach to enlargement, as it uses the body’s own fat cells instead of silicone implants, and the results are satisfactory and long-lasting. Among the benefits of such an intervention are: <\/p>\n\n Autologous fat transfer can also be the right procedure for those who want firmer buttocks with a more beautiful shape.[Rodriguez] Brazilian butt lift<\/a> is the name of the procedure that involves injecting fat into the upper areas of the buttocks, as well as other places that could enhance their shape. The result: buttocks with a lifted, rounded appearance. <\/p>\n\n In addition to these three areas, fat transfer can also be used to improve the appearance of hands and feet, as well as to achieve a more harmonious silhouette.[2] <\/p>\n\n Like any procedure, this one also has both advantages and disadvantages. Among its advantages are: <\/p>\n\n Among the disadvantages we will mention: <\/p>\n\n Autologous fat transfer has been used for decades to correct soft tissue defects in various areas of the body. As with any surgical procedure, the technique used, its execution, and the surgeon’s experience will affect the final results. <\/p>\n\n Usually present in large quantities and relatively easy to harvest, autologous (own) fat is a natural filler used in both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures for augmenting or reshaping certain body areas.[1] Continue reading to learn more about this procedure and its uses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11355,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[122],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11354","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-surgical-procedures"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/drolimpiuharceaga.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11354","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/drolimpiuharceaga.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/drolimpiuharceaga.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drolimpiuharceaga.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drolimpiuharceaga.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11354"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/drolimpiuharceaga.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11354\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11360,"href":"https:\/\/drolimpiuharceaga.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11354\/revisions\/11360"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drolimpiuharceaga.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11355"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/drolimpiuharceaga.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11354"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drolimpiuharceaga.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11354"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/drolimpiuharceaga.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11354"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"http:\/\/new.drolimpiuharceaga.ro\/chirurgie-estetica\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/drolimpiuharceaga-hands-drawing-woman-s-body-liposuction.webp\" "\\"\\"")
<\/figure>\n\nHarvesting<\/h3>\n\n
Processing <\/h3>\n\n
Injection<\/h3>\n\n
Areas where autologous fat transfer can be performed<\/a><\/h2>\n\n
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Breast area <\/h3>\n\n
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Buttocks <\/h3>\n\n
Advantages and disadvantages<\/h2>\n\n
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