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Recovery After Fat Transfer: Top Tips for Quicker Healing
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Many patients who are considering a procedure are often concerned about what the recovery period involves. Here, we will the in detail and put your mind at ease.
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What does a fat transfer procedure involve?
The fat transfer procedure normally lasts between 1 and 4 hours and is out under a general . Fat may be with other types of procedures, such as a , and the harvested fat can be used for . Our nurses will provide you with a list of instructions before you arrive. Generally speaking, you should wear clothes at our Baker Street clinic. that can be or zipped. This will help to discomfort when you get dressed after the procedure. You should arrange for a adult escort to drive you home after you have had your fat transfer surgery.
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The fat transfer takes place under TIVA . TIVA is a gentle, full with a much quicker recovery and no risk of . Your surgeon will first perform to remove the fat from unwanted areas such as the , thighs, back or arms. This a suction small incisions no more than 3-4 mm long. The next step is for the surgeon to purify and the harvested fat tissue. Lastly, the fat is into the area you wish to enhance.
How long do fat transfer results take to appear?
You will begin to see the within 6 or 12 weeks when the swelling starts to fade, revealing the effect of the procedure. The fat transfer volume takes 3 and 6 months to show. This is it takes time for the body to the ‘new’ fat to the blood supply. often has a quicker recovery period with other types of fat transfer, such as .
You could lose 30-50% of the fat grafts, but there’s no need to be as the surgeon for this loss to deliver your desired . Also, HRT Overview it takes a few more weeks for the skin to stretch to accommodate the new fat cells. It is this process that makes your skin feel ‘natural’.
You may some minor pain and discomfort as the anaesthesia wears off. You will feel this around the areas treated. You should be able to manage the pain and discomfort using the pain prescribed by your . Any pain and discomfort will normally peak within the first 48 hours before subsiding.
recovery times will vary between each patient and the type of fat . Usually, by the 6th month, most swelling should have faded, and the fat ‘grafts’ will have settled. This means that you can with your normal . Your final follow-up will be 6-8 months. This is when your surgeon will assess the outcome of your fat transfer.
How long you need to take off work will depend on the nature of your fat transfer . Most need 2 weeks off before going back. If you can work from home, however, you could feel well enough to do so the first week of your .
Also, the aftercare instructions will be different depending on the type of fat procedure, and you should consider this when your return to work. For instance, for a , you should know that you cannot sit directly on your bottom for at least three weeks following the procedure and will need to use a BBL pillow when sitting down.
Top tips for the best fat transfer recovery
You will be prescribed pain by your to help you through the period. Taking these as directed is important, and you should avoid them with or on an empty . Also, do not take any other medication while you are recovering – not without your first.
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The fat grafts need to be given time and opportunity to and to the local blood supply. Your body may absorb 20-40% of fat cells during this process. The best way to the fat cells and maximise fat cell during the early recovery period is to avoid applying direct pressure to the treated area. The recovery period is usually the first three weeks of recovery.
The volume of fat can be by keeping a stable body weight. Fluctuations in weight will alter the results of the surgery because the grafted fat acts just like other fat cells in the body. It is for this reason that our surgeons recommend that should only have this after they have their ideal weight and can it for the long term with a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Your body needs enough time to after the fat transfer procedure, so you should avoid activities for a few weeks. In addition, if you put too much pressure on your body too soon, it can harm fat cell viability, which may affect the results you are looking for. We taking short walks as soon as you feel well enough because this will help with blood circulation, reduce the risk of blood clots, and help post-surgical risks.
What are the benefits of fat transfer?
The fat transfer procedure can many benefits. The main benefits of fat are the extra volume given by the fat grafts and the removal of excess fat using liposuction. The has many other benefits compared to like and implants. This includes scarring, results, and the fact that using your own fat is – the risk of reactions.
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Is fat transfer worth it?
Many patients consider the fat procedure a worthwhile for adding extra volume to the areas they want to enhance. Fat transfer is an entirely natural without artificial silicone implants. Fat transfer fewer risks compared with surgery. In addition to this, our surgeons can remove fat from most parts of the body using before injecting it into other areas for volume enhancement. This makes fat grafting a highly treatment for solving various .
If you want to learn more about fat transfer, please schedule a consultation with Centre for Surgery at our Baker Street clinic. To book a with one of our fat transfer surgeons, you can either complete our contact form, or you can give us a call at . We look to speaking with you.
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