What is body lipofilling
Body lipofilling involves the transplantation of the patient's own fatty tissue from one area to another. For example, the material can be obtained from areas with local fat deposits and used to correct another area.
The procedure includes three main processes: harvesting fatty tissue, its preparation and subsequent injection. Since the patient's own biological material is used, the placement of artificial fillers in the area being corrected is not required.
Depending on the aesthetic task, facial lipofilling, breast lipofilling or buttock lipofilling may be performed. The possibility of correcting a specific area and the required volume of fatty tissue is determined by the doctor after an examination.
Indications for body lipofilling
Lipofilling can be used to correct various areas of the body when appropriate indications are present.
The procedure may be considered in cases of:
- a lack of volume in a certain area
- local asymmetry
- the desire to change body proportions
- the need to smooth out certain contour irregularities
- the presence of a sufficient amount of one's own fatty tissue for transplantation
- the need to correct certain soft tissue changes after previously performed interventions.
Body lipofilling is not a method of general weight loss. Fat is harvested in the volume necessary for surgical correction, not for a significant reduction in body weight.
The final decision on the possibility of the procedure is made by the plastic surgeon after assessing the condition of the tissues and the patient's general health.
Stages of the body lipofilling procedure
Before the intervention, the doctor determines the donor and recipient areas, the anticipated volume of transplantation and draws up an individual operation plan.
| Stage | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation and preparation | Examination, diagnostics, determination of donor areas and the correction area | Individually |
| Harvesting fatty tissue | Obtaining the necessary volume of fat from the selected area | Depends on the volume |
| Preparation of the material | Processing of the obtained fatty tissue before transplantation | Within the operation |
| Injection of fatty tissue | Even distribution of the prepared material in the correction area | Individually |
| Recovery | Healing of the donor and corrected areas | Several weeks or more |
The procedure is performed using anesthesia. Its type, the duration of the operation and other features are determined depending on the scope of the surgical intervention.
It is important to take into account that not all of the transplanted fatty tissue necessarily retains its initial volume. The final result is assessed after the recovery and stabilization of the tissues.
Advantages of body lipofilling
One of the main features of the method is the use of the patient's own fatty tissue. Lipofilling makes it possible to redistribute volume between different areas and correct body proportions.
The advantages of the method include:
- the use of one's own biological material
- the possibility of correcting a local volume deficit
- simultaneous work with the donor and recipient areas
- the possibility of individual contour modeling
- no need to place an implant directly in the lipofilling area.
At the same time, the result depends on the initial condition of the tissues, the volume of the transplanted material, the features of its engraftment and adherence to postoperative recommendations.
Rehabilitation after body lipofilling
Recovery is required simultaneously in the fat harvesting area and in the area of its injection. After the operation, swelling, bruising, moderate soreness and increased tissue sensitivity may be observed.
The doctor gives individual recommendations for the care of the operated areas. Depending on the fat harvesting area, wearing compression garments may be required.
In the first weeks, it is necessary to limit intense physical activity. You should not massage or intensively affect the corrected area on your own, unless recommended by a specialist.
The time for returning to work and sports depends on the scope of the operation and the features of recovery. The final contours are assessed after the swelling decreases and the transplanted fatty tissue stabilizes.
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The engrafted fatty tissue can last a long time. At the same time, significant weight loss or weight gain can change the volume of fat cells and the contours of the body.
In some cases, a combination of procedures is possible. The doctor assesses the safety and advisability of this approach individually.
The method can be used for different areas of the body. Specific donor and recipient areas are chosen taking into account anatomical features and the goals of correction.
You need to have a consultation with a plastic surgeon and the prescribed diagnostics. Individual recommendations for preparation are provided by the doctor.
The decision depends not only on age, but also on the indications, the condition of the tissues and the patient's general health.
There is no universal volume. The amount of transplanted fatty tissue is determined by the surgeon individually depending on the donor and recipient areas.
The return to training happens gradually. The specific time is determined by the surgeon during postoperative examinations.
Yes, when appropriate indications are present, the possibility of lipofilling can also be considered for men. The decision is made after a consultation and examination.
