Fat Injection
Fat injection is a natural volumising procedure in which fat harvested from the patient’s own body is injected into another area that has lost volume. The fat cells, usually taken from areas such as the abdomen, hips or thighs, are purified through a special process. They are then transferred to target areas such as the face or the buttocks. The method helps to contour the body and reduce the signs of ageing. As long as the injected fat cells survive, they can provide a permanent increase in volume.
What Is Fat Injection?
Fat injection is a procedure in which fat taken from certain areas of the body is purified using special techniques and then transferred to areas that have lost volume. As well as addressing aesthetic concerns, it may also be chosen for its supportive effect on skin quality. Fat is usually harvested from regions where fat tissue is abundant, such as the abdomen, waist or thighs, and purified with special techniques. It is then injected into areas such as the cheekbones, the under-eye region or the buttocks.
The most striking feature of fat injection is that the material used belongs to the patient’s own body. This detail is a significant advantage: it increases biological compatibility and minimises the risk of an allergic reaction. Because it is one of the aesthetic procedures that gives the most natural result, fat injection is frequently chosen. In the treated area it both adds volume and improves tissue quality, creating a rejuvenating effect. How long the result lasts varies from patient to patient and from area to area, but when the right techniques are used long-lasting results can be achieved.
How Is Fat Injection Performed?
Fat injection is carried out through a meticulous process made up of three distinct stages: harvesting the fat, purifying it and injecting it. For the harvesting stage, the abdomen, waist or thighs are usually chosen as the donor area. The fat is collected using the liposuction technique with the help of microcannulas. Harvesting can be performed under local anaesthesia or with sedation. Choosing a donor site that creates minimal trauma to the skin surface is important for comfort and for the healing process.
In the second stage, the fat tissue obtained by liposuction is put through a special process. The fat cells are separated according to their viability using centrifugation or filtration techniques. The tissue to be injected therefore contains only healthy, functional cells.
In the final stage the prepared fat cells are injected into the target area by microinjection. Cannulas are used during the procedure to distribute the fat evenly, layer by layer. This makes it possible to add volume while achieving a natural appearance. Because each area may require different adjustments of depth and density, the success of the procedure is directly related to the surgeon’s experience and the technique used.
OPERATION TIME
2-5 Hours
RECOVERY TIME
5-7 Days
ACCOMMODATION
8 Days
Why Is Fat Injection Performed?
Fat injection is a versatile procedure that can be performed for aesthetic purposes or for tissue regeneration, depending on what is needed. The volume loss that occurs in the face or in various parts of the body as a natural consequence of ageing can cause hollowing, wrinkling and a generally tired appearance. Fat injection can be chosen to make up for that lost volume and to define the facial contours.
Fat injection can also be used to correct contour irregularities, depressions left by trauma, or congenital asymmetries. Because the fat is taken from the patient’s own body, the risk of allergy is minimised and the results are natural and harmonious. As well as adding volume to the target area, the injected fat cells can improve tissue quality and give the skin a fresher, healthier appearance.
Today fat injection is frequently chosen as the ideal solution in procedures such as facial rejuvenation and buttock aesthetics for patients who want their natural structure preserved. Because it can be used across such a wide range of areas, it can be tailored to individual needs.
Who Is Fat Injection Suitable For?
Fat injection is an effective option for people who have lost volume in certain areas of the body, who have contour irregularities, or who are looking for a natural, lasting solution such as facial rejuvenation. It generally gives successful results in people who have retained their skin elasticity, are in good general health and have sufficient fat reserves. People who lack volume in areas such as the face and the buttocks in particular may opt for this procedure.
Fat injection is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or for people with active skin infections or systemic health problems. It suits people who do not want major surgery but do want natural results.
It also offers an ideal solution for anyone who wants to restore fullness to facial areas that have lost volume with age, or to fill tissue defects left by trauma or surgery. Suitability for the procedure must be assessed by a specialist in the light of your personal medical history and expectations.
What to Pay Attention to Before and After Fat Injection
Before a fat injection, the patient’s general health is assessed in detail. The areas the fat will be taken from and injected into are decided as part of an individual plan. Blood-thinning medication should be stopped before the procedure, and smoking and alcohol given up. Skin care in the areas to be treated should be adjusted on your surgeon’s advice in order to prevent oedema.
In the first days after a fat injection, swelling and bruising in the treated area are normal. Cold compresses help to ease these effects. To improve the survival of the transferred fat, physical exertion should be limited afterwards and clothing that presses on the area avoided. Paying attention to your sleeping position is important in keeping the fat from shifting. Drinking plenty of water and eating a balanced diet help the tissues to recover more quickly.
Fat Injection Prices
Prices for fat injection can vary depending on a number of factors. The number and size of the areas to be treated determine the total cost. Injections in different anatomical regions such as the face or the buttocks affect how long the procedure takes and how much fat is needed, and can therefore widen the price range.
The techniques used also matter here. Advanced options such as microinjection or stem-cell-assisted methods involve more complex procedures and can therefore differ in price. The number of donor areas, the surgical extent of the procedure and the operating-theatre requirements are also taken into account. In some cases a second session may be needed to achieve the desired durability. That too should be considered in the planning.
Because every patient’s needs are unique, the most accurate price can only be given after a specialist assessment. A personalised approach at every stage of the treatment process provides reassurance both that the results will be successful and that the care will be planned correctly.