Autologous fat transplantation (also known as lipofilling) refers to the removal of fat cells in order to inject them back into other areas of the body. It is often used in cosmetic surgery and is a gentle procedure, for example to smooth out wrinkles.
Here you will find further information as well as selected specialists and centers for autologous fat transplantation.
Autologous fat transplantation is also known as lipofilling. It is used wherever there is a loss of fatty tissue or soft tissue due to illness or the ageing process.
An autologous fat transplant can also help to achieve more "fullness" and a younger appearance.
Examples are
The autologous fat injection is one of the "bloodless facelifts" or complements them. This allows patients to get by with a smaller procedure. Dents remaining after liposuction can also be smoothed out using this method .
Breast augmentation with autologous fat is also possible, but can be problematic. The quantities of fat required are very large. The injected fat cells also partially perish, liquefy to form "cysts" and can calcify. Doctors may mistake this for breast cancer during a mammogram.
Autologous fat transplantation is also suitable for smoothing wrinkles on the face © © Robert Kneschke | AdobeStock
The body tolerates its own fat cells best. This means there is no risk of rejection as with other transplant materials. They also do not trigger allergies.
As a living cell network, they grow in place, do not migrate and last a lifetime.
Using the modern Coleman microfat injection technique, the doctor can shape the autologous fat like a sculptor. Experts refer to this method as the sculptural fat grafting technique.
Most lipofilling treatments can be performed painlessly under local anesthesia with or without additional sedation. Hospitalization is rarely necessary.
The doctor removes subcutaneous fat tissue as part of the treatment:
First, experts clean the fatty tissue, centrifuge it and fill it into small injection syringes. The doctor then injects small portions of fat into other parts of the body using fine special cannulas.
Fat is usually removed from the legs, bottom or stomach @ agenturfotografin /AdobeStock
Natural results can be achieved with the lipofilling technique. They have the great advantage that they last a lifetime.
Post-operative swelling and bluish discoloration disappear after one to three weeks. You should not expect any pain.
The treatment is not very stressful. No special aftercare is required.
Fat cells can already be cultivated and multiplied in the laboratory. Experts expect that this method will also be used in the future.
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