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Autologous Fat Transfer
What are the issues?

The transfer of fat to fill out hollow areas can be an extremely effective technique. It can either be used alone or, more commonly, in combination with other procedures. Sometimes called 'lipofilling' or 'Coleman fat transfer', after the surgeon who popularised the technique, it is finding increasing application in facial aesthetic surgery where it can add volume to the cheeks. It is also used in reconstructive surgery where some types of scars may be improved and lost tissue volume may be replaced.

As we age, the fat in our cheeks descends and reduces in volume, both of which can affect our appearance. The replacement of this fat can go some way to counteract the negative effects on appearance. Alternatively, if there is a loss of volume in a particular area of the body, following injury for example, or following removal of a breast lump or other similar surgery, fat transfer can restore this volume and the normal contour.

 

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