Fat Injection Procedure
A fat injection procedure, also known as fat grafting or lipofilling, is a natural method of enhancing facial and body contours using purified fat from your own body.
The process involves gently harvesting fat from areas like the abdomen or thighs, processing it, and reinjecting it where more volume is desired—such as the cheeks, lips, or hands.
This procedure restores fullness, improves texture, and provides a rejuvenated, youthful appearance without synthetic fillers.
Overview And Clinical Background
Natural Volume Restoration
Fat injection is both reconstructive and aesthetic.
It uses the body’s own fat to improve contour, correct asymmetries, and rejuvenate the face or body.
The approach provides long-lasting results and reduces the risk of allergic reactions since it uses your own tissues.
- Procedure goal: To enhance volume and smooth out wrinkles using natural fat, improving texture and contour safely.
- The fat is harvested through gentle liposuction, purified, and reinjected in small droplets for even integration.
- Longevity: The transferred fat that successfully integrates with existing tissues can last for years, offering durable and natural results.
Symptoms, Signs And Presentation
Patients often seek fat injections to address hollow cheeks, deep wrinkles, or loss of volume in areas affected by aging or weight loss.
It’s also used to correct deformities after trauma or surgery.
- Common concern: Loss of volume or definition in the face, hands, or breasts.
- Skin irregularities or scarring that can be softened using fat transfer.
- Red flag: Patients with unstable weight or poor circulation may not be ideal candidates.
Diagnosis Methods And Investigations
Preoperative Assessment
A complete evaluation includes physical examination, assessment of donor and recipient areas, and imaging if structural correction is needed.
The doctor reviews medical history and anesthesia tolerance.
- Imaging: Ultrasound or 3D imaging may be used to plan volume distribution and ensure precise contouring.
- Lab tests: Blood sugar, clotting profile, and infection screening are standard before surgery.
- Photographic assessment helps plan and track results over time.
Treatment Options And Surgical Techniques
Fat injection involves three key steps—harvesting, processing, and reinjection.
It’s performed under local or general anesthesia, depending on the area treated.
The fat is carefully purified to remove impurities before being injected.
- Conservative: Small volume facial fat transfer can be performed as an outpatient procedure with local anesthesia.
- Minimally invasive options: Microcannulas allow precise placement of fat with minimal bruising or downtime.
- Larger body contouring procedures combine liposuction with grafting for major volume restoration.
Recovery, Risks And Prognosis
Most swelling and bruising resolve within two weeks.
Some fat may be reabsorbed naturally, so touch-ups can be done later.
Long-term results are excellent when combined with stable body weight and healthy lifestyle habits.
Why Choose Us
At CureU Healthcare, our specialists combine artistry with precision to deliver natural, long-lasting results through fat grafting.
We use advanced fat purification and injection techniques to ensure smooth, even volume distribution with minimal downtime.
Conclusion
Fat injection is a safe, effective, and natural way to restore volume and youthfulness.
With expert hands, the results look organic, feel soft, and last for years.
