Subcutaneous augmentation can be performed utilizing several different techniques and in the case of lipoinjection (fat injection) typically requires multiple staged procedures.
In our office, fat injections are performed using a modified Coleman technique. The fat is aspirated from the abdomen or thighs using a syringe method. The fat is then transferred to a centrifuge where it is separated into 3 layers. The fat is then transferred to smaller syringes where it is injected into the desired areas.
The results are difficult to predict because "fat take" (the amount of fat which survives after being transferred) can vary anywhere from 20 to 80%. The success depends on several factors. It is like trying to predict how many seeds will sprout when you plant them in the ground.
Fat must be obtained from a donor site and therefore satisfactory quantity and quality of fat must be available. The procedure requires an anesthestic and may be performed in the office or surgicenter. On average, 50% of the injected fat will be absorbed but the fat which remains is permanent.
During the consultation we may determine that other procedures are better suited for your optimal outcome.
Approximate fees can range:
Fat injection can range anywhere from $750 up to $3000.
