Dermal & Facial Fillers - Fat Transfer  


Before Fat Transfer Treatment  


Introduction to Fat Transfer Treatment

The transfer of fat has been extensively employed for many years to fill out a variety of contour defects on the surface of the body. Fat transfer (Lipotransfer) involves transplanting fat cells (containing the fat) and is regarded as a type of graft. In their new position, the fat cells continue as before by absorbing and storing fat.

The Dublin Cosmetic Surgery Centre has performed fat transfer treatments on many women & men in over 20 years.

Am I Suitable For Fat Transfer Treatment?

Fat transfer can be used to enhance

• Naso-labial (nose to mouth) lines & furrows
• Cheeks
• Lips
• Facial defects
• Post liposuction defects

Factors to Consider Before Fat Transfer Treatment

After fat transfer, about two thirds of the transplanted fat will be absorbed within 6 weeks of the procedure. Some will be absorbed at a later stage, while the remainder will ‘take’ and continue to thrive as normal living tissue. It is not possible, however, to accurately predict how much fat will ‘take’ and a second procedure is sometimes required within a few weeks.

You will need to take 1 day off work after a fat transfer treatment.

The Fat Transfer Treatment Consultation

At the preoperative consultation for fat transfer you will be asked to complete a medical questionnaire before you see the surgeon. After reviewing your medical history, the surgeon will specifically discuss the concerns that you have about the proposed treatment area and what you wish to achieve with a fat transfer procedure.

After examining you, the surgeon will outline what can be achieved with treatment/surgery and give you a detailed explanation of the fat transfer procedure, the likely results and the usual course of postoperative events. The surgeon will also answer any questions that you may have about the fat transfer procedure.

At the end of your consultation, you will be issued with detailed written information about the fat transfer procedure which you are strongly advised to read carefully at home. If you have any further queries/concerns, these can be discussed with the surgeon at a further consultation.


To find out more about Fat Transfer Treatment, click on any of the links below:

Fat Transfer Treatment
After Fat Transfer Treatment
Fat Transfer Treatment FAQs
Fat Transfer Treatment Gallery

or

Click here to download Dublin Cosmetic Surgery Centre's "Guide to Fat Transfer"


Further Information about Fat Transfer Treatment can be obtained by reading our senior surgeon's latest book "Every Woman's Guide to Cosmetic Surgery". If you would like to purchase a copy, please click here.