Structural Fat Graft
Structural Fat Grafting is the transfer of fat from one area of the body to another. Fat is used in reconstruction of defects, but more commonly cosmetically to rejuvenate the face.

Structural Fat Graft
Structural Fat Grafting is the transfer of fat from one area of the body to another. Fat is used in reconstruction of defects, but more commonly cosmetically to rejuvenate the face.

About the procedure
Fat is often placed in various places in the face to restore the fat that is lost during the aging and sagging process of the face.
A Structural Fat Graft is commonly used in the cheek bone area, central cheek and lips. It can also be used to rejuvenate hands.
A Structural Fat Graft is done as a room’s procedure, under sedation and takes about 45 to 60 minutes.
Normally at is taken from the lower tummy after local anaesthetic has been injected. The fat is harvested using special syringes. I follow the Coleman technique. The fat is put in a centrifuge and the living fat cells isolated. These fat cells are then injected into the areas that need to be rejuvenated.
The fat acts as filler. It fills up dents, and lifts up skin and reduces wrinkles. I almost use it like clay to recreate shape and form on the face.
For the procedure to be successful the transferred fat must live. My procedure of fat transfer is safe and effective in restoring volume to your eyes, cheeks and mid-face. It not only restores volume but improves skin quality as well.*
- You must avoid consuming alcohol for a week prior to the procedure.
- You must not take anything that may thin your blood in the two weeks prior to the procedure.
This includes the following:
- Anything with aspirin such as Grandpa, Anadin, Dispirin, some cold and flu medications and combination pain killers. You may take Panado.
- All multi vitamins, vitamin supplements, omegas, fish oils and green tea.
- Anything from a health shop.
The above is to ensure that your blood clots normally.


RISKS
Don’t be shy about discussing your concerns at your consultation. It is important that you feel comfortable talking to me.
- The main risks are bruising, hematoma and infection.*
EXPECTATIONS
- It is not very painful and afterwards most discomfort is in the tummy where the fat is taken from.
- There may be some bruising lasting 5 days, and swelling, most of which is down by 10 to 14 days.
- Many patients are back at work 3 to 5 days later.
- It can be repeated if needed.
Disclaimer:
There is no guarantee of specific results and the results can vary from person to person. Safety concerns will be discussed during your consultation. Please refer to my concise disclaimer for more information.

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