Shifting
By Russell A. Jackson
48 MARCH/APRIL 2013 | MedEsthetics
Volume
SCULPTING BODIES by removing unwanted fat from one
location and transferring it to another is not a new technique;
indeed, fat grafting has been part of medicine for more than
100 years. But the use of fat transfer in cosmetic medicine has
expanded rapidly with new research and new techniques that
increase the viability of grafts and illustrate the regenerative
power of transplanted adipose tissue. Physicians today are
using fat to replace lost volume in the face and hands, and to
augment breasts. But the procedure does pose serious risks to
the patient and results vary widely. We spoke with physicians
well-versed in fat transfer to gain insight into how they are
harvesting, preparing and re-injecting fat to achieve safe and
aesthetically pleasing results.
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