Fat transfer is a procedure that involves harvesting of fat from one area of the body and injecting it into an area of need after the fat has been prepared for injection.

It involves the removal of fat from areas and transfer to areas of need. With ageing, tissue descends and structures atrophy (bone, muscle and fat). This is especially true in the face. Fat grafting can also be used to augment any part of the body, help contour irregularities, and act as a dermal filler anywhere in the face.

Fat grafting is performed for the following reasons:

• As an adjunct with a facelift

• To augment the cheek bones (Malar area)

• To fill irregular areas (contour anomalies)

• To augment the lips

• As an autologous substitute to dermal injections

Fat Transfer / Grafting Technique:

Fat is harvested from the abdomen or inner thighs with liposuction. Once harvested the fat is prepared for injection by centrifuge, which separates the injectable fat cells from the oil and serum. The fat is then placed into injectable syringes for transfer to the desired area.