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Is Fat Transfer Surgery Painful?

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Fat is a procedure that involves  to remove excess fat from unwanted areas, by injection into areas that require volume . The procedure is not . Your surgeon local into the areas that need and fat whilst you are asleep under a anaesthetic. Fat transfer can be out with a local anaesthetic, such as for the face, or under general anaesthetic for the body, including breast fat and the BBL).


Types of fat transfer procedures


After the fat transfer procedure is complete, you’ll be given painkillers, which and an anti-inflammatory to control any mild discomfort you may have after the procedure.


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Is fat transfer to the face a painful procedure?


Fat transfer to the face is most commonly performed under local anaesthetic when performed alone, but under general anaesthetic when combined with . The is well tolerated, with only mild bruising and swelling, which lasts up to 1 week after the . Any discomfort experienced will vary based on factors, a patient’s pain threshold, the size of the and used, and the surgeon’s in performing the facial fat transfer . The always takes excellent care to inject a local anaesthetic into all treatment areas to ensure a comfortable .


How long does the fat transfer procedure last?


The length of fat transfer surgery on the being . Fat transfer to localised areas of the face may take no more than 45 . Large-volume fat to the buttocks or breasts may take 3 to 4 hours to due to the additional required to the fat.











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Our specialist fat at Centre for in London will assess you at your consultation and give you an idea of how long the fat transfer could take. To learn more about fat transfer, please call to speak with one of our friendly, knowledgeable patient coordinators and book a fat consultation with a specialist surgeon in London.


What are the side effects of fat transfer?


Fat side effects the following:


It is normal to expect the above side effects, which will all settle down over the first 4 to 6 weeks. If you are any side effects that beyond what is expected, please contact our postoperative support team for and advice.


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Fat that has been injected as part of a fat transfer procedure is not by your body. Fat is a natural material that does not cause an immune reaction when transferred to other areas of the body. Any grafted fat a rich blood supply to ensure fat cell survival. This is why the surgeon’s post-operative instructions in the vital first few weeks is important to fat cell survival. Any fat by the body should not be seen as fat rejection, as fat cell absorption is a normal side-effect of any fat .


In most fat grafting procedures, fat cell rates of 60-80% are . These survival figures can be if smoke, with a much lower rate of fat cell viability in patients who actively smoke.


















What is the fat transfer recovery period like?


, bruising and to fully settle, with full evident by the mark. Any patient who has had a fat transfer procedure will have on the they can carry out, including the to drive a car, until their surgeon says it is safe to do so.


How to choose the best surgeon for fat transfer in London?


Centre for Surgery is the leading cosmetic surgery clinic in London. It has experience in all types of fat surgery, BBL, breast augmentation with fat transfer, and . Our are all fully cosmetic surgeons, and we perform of fat each year, with an over 95% patient satisfaction rate, as shown by our hundreds of verified five-star Google and Trustpilot reviews. Our post-operative aftercare was described as outstanding by the Care Quality in our most recent inspection. If you are keen to book a fat transfer consultation in London, please get in touch with our coordinator team to a face-to-face consultation with an expert plastic .
















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