Liposuction: Where does the fat go?

January 22, 2015
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What happens to the fat after its removed? If someone decides to have it transferred to another area of their body what does the doctor do to the fat?

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January 24, 2015

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January 24, 2015

Answer: Where does the fat go?

Matthew H. Steele, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 24, 2015

Answer: Where does the fat go?

Matthew H. Steele, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 23, 2015

Answer: Liposuction fat is disposed as a biohazardous material by the facility after the procedure.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 23, 2015

Answer: Liposuction fat is disposed as a biohazardous material by the facility after the procedure.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 23, 2015

Answer: Liposuction: Where does the fat go?

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January 23, 2015

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