What is Fat Transfer ?
Fat Transfer is one of the most exciting developments in facial plastic surgery. Just as aging results from a combination of the face sagging and deflating, the restoration of a younger, vibrant look often requires both lifting and filling to achieve natural results. Dr Kanika Singla
Areas that benefit most from fat transfer include sunken cheeks and the undereye region. In order to fill these areas, fat is gently collected, by hand, from the belly or thighs and then purified and deposited in multiple tiny parcels in the area of the face to filled.
The survival of the transferred fat is variable, and patients often require 2-4 sessions of fat placement to achieve the degree of symmetry and fullness they desire. ( Our Services )
Fat Transfer Consultation
During your consultation for fat transfer surgery, Dr. Kanika will ask you what about your face bothers you, and may also ask you to talk about other, related areas of your face, such as your upper and lower eyelids, nose, jawline, or neck Dr. Kanika will likely ask you to point out, very specifically, what you’d like to see changed. Identifying exactly what needs to be address is the cornerstone of good results!
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Will then review your medical history form, and may ask for some additional information from you. Current and past smoking habits, or the use of nicotine gum or patch products, are especially important to mention to Dr. Kanika during this part of the consultation as nicotine dramatically reduces the chances of proper healing.
Dr. Kanika will also pay special attention to parts of your medical history that need to considered carefully when undertaking facial fat transfer surgery, such as uncontrolled high blood pressure, or any medications or supplements you may take that thin the blood. In general, all over-the-counter pain/fever reducers (except Tylenol) are off-limits for 2 weeks before and after facial fat transfer surgery, as are ginkgo biloba, or high doses of fish oil, flax seed oil, or vitamin E.