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Fat Grafting Sydney
In recent years, studies of fat tissue have shown that fat contains large amounts of stem cells, which are capable of differentiating into all types of body tissue, therefore fat may be considered to provide the basis for tissue regeneration. Following Fat Grafting, permanent volume restoration and local tissue regeneration is expected. Over several months following the procedure, improvement in skin texture, suppleness, colour and also improvement of existing scars is noted.
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Most people age by losing facial volume resulting in hollowing around the eyes, temples, forehead, cheeks and thinning of the lips. Subsequent to deflation of the face and force of gravity, a sagging appearance of the face and neck becomes evident and can be improved by Fat Grafting.
Loss of volume in other areas of the body eg. breasts, hands and other defects including deformities following over aggressive liposuction can also be addressed by Fat Grafting. In view of this Dr Zurek is convinced Fat Grafting is the most important method for rejuvenation of the face by restoring volume. Fat Grafting consists of transferring your own bodies purified tissue, containing stem cells and the biological messengers (growth factors) necessary for the tissues living cycle to continue.
FAT GRAFTING PROCEDURE
Dr Zurek performs the procedure under local anaesthetic and sedation. Fat Grafting involves 3 steps.
1. Fat Harvesting
Preferred donor areas are where the fat is “stubborn” and persists during body weight changes. In women commonly the abdomen and thighs. In men flanks (love handles) and lower abdomen. Fat is gently removed through a tiny skin puncture using a special cannula attached to a syringe, extracting tiny parcels of fat (micro-fat).
2. Purification
The fat is immediately processed by centrifuging, allowing removal of oil and anaesthetic fluid and producing condensed fat rich in stem cells and growth factors.
3. Fat Injection
The condensed fat is transplanted using a delicate micro cannula, allowing precise deposits of tiny fat parcels at different levels to create volume and skin improvement. As the Fat Grafting procedure involves transplantation of living tissue, Dr Zurek believes it is essential to do this as quickly as possible to prevent deterioration of the fat tissue outside the body.
COMMON AREAS FOR FAT TRANSFER INCLUDE:
Nasolabial and marionette folds
Fat grafting adds support to facial structures.
Lips
Fat grafting produces long lasting enhancement for the upper and lower lips.
Cheeks and grooves under eyes
Fat grafting supports and replenishes volume in these regions, making the traditional approach of cutting and suspending this area unnecessary.
Brow, upper eyelids and temples
Fat grafting creates fullness in these areas, which is essential for a healthy appearance.
Chin and jaw line
Fat grafting creates a well contoured jaw line, an important feature of a youthful appearance.
Neck
Deep horizontal folds in this area can be softened by fat grafting.
Acne and other scars and improvement in vitiligo
Rejuvenation of earlobes.
Nose
Bridges or defects. Asian nasal enhancement instead of implant.
Hands
Fat grafting restores youthful fullness to the back of the hands.
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COMPLICATIONS
As in any surgical procedure, Fat Grafting carries a risk of complications. Although very uncommon they include:- infection, bleeding, injury to an underlying structure, fat necrosis (death of a lump of fat and subsequent inflammatory process). This may present as an abccess however, there are no germs involved. Fat embolism with subsequent blindness has been reported (incidentally the number is similar due to using artificial fillers in the face). This complication is almost impossible using a blunt cannula. Deformity (minor indentation) can occur at the donor site. There have been no significant complications in approximately 1000 cases performed by Dr Zurek.
WHERE WE SERVICE
Dr Zurek has serviced customers from the wider Sydney area for decades, and while predominately servicing many customers with fat grafting and fat transfer procedures in Canterbury, Cronulla, Darlinghurst, Double Bay, Kogarah, Miranda, Paddington, Woolahra and the Eastern Suburbs region, is available and willing to service all customers across Sydney. Contact us today to make an enquiry or booking.
SPECIALISING IN MINIMALLY-INVASIVE FACE + BODY COSMETIC SURGERY SINCE 1998