I must add to the "modern" methods of Fat transfer the idea of stem cell enhanced fat transfer. This is truly a modern method. Though not yet available in US it may add to the longevity of the fat transfer. The jury is still out.
Modern method for fat injections?
I have read an answer from one of the doctors on RealSelf, saying the old method of fat injections involved sucking fat through liposuction. During the fat transfer I had, I stayed awake and the surgeon froze my stomach. He used a small device to suck some fat out, then placed it somewhere to spin it before he injected it in my face. I'm wondering, is this the new method for this treatment?
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7 answers to “Modern method for fat injections?”A: Modern Fat Transfer technique
Fat is a GREAT filler IF it survives the operation. Fat can be injured and die when- it is harvested (That is why we prefer to use low suction to reduce barotrauma and cell death)- when it is without blood (and oxygen) supply (which is why it after it is washed and purified it is kept on ice to reduce its need... more
A: Fat Grafting Microdroplets
Yes, that sounds very much like how it is done today. Fat transfer is my forte. I do it almost every other day. I tend to look at fat transfer as being as important technically to not overfill or underfill a face, as it is artistically to create the right balance and blending. a... more
A: You had the latest and greatest procedure
The basic procedure you describe is the currently taught method for fat transfer. The centrifuge is the key so that only fat is transplanted to the face.
A: Fat transfer
When doing fat transfer to a small area such as the face, the fat can be harvested using a hand held syringe, under low suction, to gently harvest the fat. The fat and fluid is then placed in a centrifuge which spins the syringe and separates the layers of fat, blood and oil. Then you are left with only... more
A: The techniques vary in harvest, preparation and placement of fat grafts
You are correct. The old technique involved sucking the fat as in liposuction and re-injecting it. These are the areas where fat grafting technique has improved: 1) During harvest, the fat cell must NOT be exposed to high suction. Fat must be harvested using hand held devices that minimize... more
A: New methods of fat injection
This is the basic technique for obtaining fat grafts and essentially, there is nothing new here. WHAT IS NEW is the process of handling the fat. In the past, the fat was simply re-injected. However, this included dead fat cells, fluid such as blood and serum, as well as protein. Currently, a new popular method... more
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