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Free fat grafting is intended to improve the appearance of many different areas of the body that lack subcutaneous tissue fullness. Although fat grafting has become very popular in the last several years for various breast and facial applications, it has been generally performed for decades with recognized success. Improving techniques and increasing experience, has lead to even better graft survival, and therefore, outcome predictability. Unfortunately, many insurance providers continue to consider fat grafting as “investigational,” and will not offer coverage even for reconstructive cases.
All patients are evaluated no later than the day after surgery. Postoperative care and recovery is again discussed in great detail. Care of the operative are is detailed in the written and verbal instructions. Phone calls are encouraged if there is need of clarification. There should be no heavy lifting, strenuous activity or “straining” for two more weeks. Return to work or other more specific activities should be addressed with the physician/nurse since there can be a high degree of variability in demand and a plan can often be developed to enable you to return to more normal activity faster.
Results can be long term but certainly are impacted by weight loss/gain, environmental factors and the natural aging process.
Fat grafting is one of the longest-lasting options for restoring volume and shaping areas of the body. It lasts much longer than dermal fillers. Many patients enjoy near-permanent results and never need another fat grafting treatment. During the recovery period, not all the initially transplanted fat cells will survive. These initial losses are normal. After you’ve healed, the remaining fat typically lasts long-term.
The number of fat cells in your body remains largely stable throughout adulthood. When you gain or lose weight, the size of your fat cells change as they grow or shrink to accommodate changing fat levels. The transferred fat from fat grafting acts like fat cells in other areas of the body. If your weight fluctuates, your results can, too. We recommend maintaining a stable weight after treatment, so your results remain at their best.
The number of fat cells in your body remains largely stable throughout adulthood. When you gain or lose weight, the size of your fat cells change as they grow or shrink to accommodate changing fat levels. The transferred fat from fat grafting acts like fat cells in other areas of the body. If your weight fluctuates, your results can, too. We recommend maintaining a stable weight after treatment, so your results remain at their best.
Fat grafting uses fat from your body, not fat harvested from someone else. We extract the fat on the day of your procedure, clean and prepare it, and implant it into a new area all on the same day.
We want our patients to enjoy a comfortable and rest-filled recovery. Dr. Clinton and our team will teach you about your options for managing post-surgery discomfort. You may need prescription pain medicine for a few days after surgery. Over-the-counter drugs can also be highly effective. We’ll advise you on which options are safe to use after surgery.
We’d love to give you a personalized quote for the cost of your procedure. Schedule a consultation by calling (205) 408-9787.
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