Fat grafting, also known as fat transfer, has emerged as a revolutionary technique in aesthetic medicine. It offers patients the opportunity to restore youthful volume, enhance contours, and rejuvenate both the face and body using their own fat. This dual benefit—removing fat from unwanted areas and enhancing desired areas—makes it one of the most natural and effective procedures available.
Understanding Fat Grafting
Fat grafting involves harvesting fat from areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks through a gentle liposuction process. The extracted fat is then carefully purified and injected into the target areas to restore volume and improve contours. Since the fat is autologous, meaning it comes from the patient’s own body, the results are highly natural in appearance and texture.
Facial Fat Grafting
Facial fat grafting is a preferred method for rejuvenating the face, particularly in patients experiencing volume loss in the cheeks, temples, under-eye hollows, and jawline. Unlike synthetic fillers, fat grafting provides long-lasting results and can also improve skin quality due to the regenerative properties of adipose tissue.
This procedure addresses multiple aspects of facial ageing: it restores volume, improves contours, and rejuvenates the skin, all while maintaining a natural and harmonious look. Dr Roberto Viel’s precision ensures that fat is distributed evenly, preventing irregularities and enhancing facial symmetry.
Body Fat Grafting
For body contouring, fat grafting can be used to enhance areas such as the breasts, buttocks, or correct contour irregularities after weight loss or previous surgery. It offers a natural alternative to implants and allows for tailored enhancement that complements the patient’s body proportions.
Fat grafting not only improves the aesthetic appearance but also contributes to smoother and more youthful skin due to the stem cells present in the transferred fat, which support tissue regeneration and healing.
The Expertise Required
Fat grafting is a delicate procedure that demands significant experience and precision. Successful outcomes depend on the careful harvesting, preparation, and placement of fat to ensure maximum survival and longevity. Dr Roberto Viel’s decades of expertise and meticulous technique guarantee that patients achieve natural, balanced, and long-lasting results.
Recovery and Results
Recovery after fat grafting varies depending on the treated areas but generally involves mild swelling and temporary bruising. Most patients can resume normal activities within a week, with visible results appearing gradually over the following months as the fat integrates naturally.
Overall, fat grafting represents a holistic approach to aesthetic enhancement, combining body contouring, facial rejuvenation, and regenerative benefits into a single, sophisticated treatment.
