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Autologous Fat Transfer
What does the procedure involve?

An area where fat can safely be removed is first identified, usually around the abdomen or hip region. The fat is first infused with a saline solution to loosen the tissues before a small cannula aspirates the fat cells into a syringe. This fat is then concentrated using a centrifuge and the purified sample is injected into the area of volume loss using a fine needle with a blunt tip. The surgery is usually performed under general anaesthetic but patients may return home later the same day if small areas are being treated.

 

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