What is Body Contouring with Fat Injection?
Fat injection is a body contouring procedure performed by removing excess fat from the body and injecting it into the required areas. This method provides body lines to be more aesthetic and fuller by using natural fat tissue. Fat taken from areas with fat accumulation, especially the abdomen, hips, legs or thighs, is used to create fullness in areas such as the butt, breasts, cheeks, lips and hands.
Fat injection offers a dual advantage by combining it with liposuction (fat removal), both thinning the area where the fat is removed and plumping the area where the fat is injected. This method also stands out by providing a natural appearance and reducing the risk of allergic reactions.
Benefits of Fat Injection
Natural Appearance: Thanks to the use of your own fat tissue, the fullness after the procedure looks and feels natural.
Long-Term Results: With proper care, fat injection results can be long-term.
Double-Sided Benefit: While the areas where excess fat is removed with liposuction are shaped, the areas where fat is injected gain volume.
Low Risk of Allergic Reaction: Since no foreign substance is injected into the body, there is almost no risk of allergic reaction or tissue rejection.
Personalized Treatment: Since each individual’s body structure and aesthetic goals are different, the procedure is planned specifically for the person.
Which Areas is Fat Injection Used in?
Fat injection can be applied to different areas of the body:
Face: Cheek fullness, jawline shaping, lip plumping.
Breast: Breast enlargement or asymmetry correction.
Buttocks: Buttock lift and plumping (Brazilian Butt Lift – BBL).
Hands: Hand rejuvenation to reduce signs of aging.
Legs: Correcting the leg contour.
How is Fat Injection Performed?
Consultation: In the first stage, aesthetic goals are determined and the areas where fat will be taken and injected are planned.
Fat Removal: Fat is removed from areas such as the abdomen, thighs or hips with the liposuction method.
Fat Preparation: The removed fat is purified and made suitable for injection.
Fat Injection: The prepared fat is injected into the areas determined according to the aesthetic goals.
Healing Process: Recovery after the procedure is rapid and patients can return to their normal activities within a few days.
Permanence of Fat Injection
The results obtained with fat injection are usually permanent. The body accepts and nourishes the transferred fat tissue. However, some of the injected fat can be absorbed by the body. In this case, fullness can be increased with additional sessions. It is recommended that patients adopt a healthy lifestyle to increase permanence.
Fat Injection Risks and Side Effects
As with every surgical procedure, there are some risks and side effects in fat injection:
Absorption of Fat: Some of the injected fat can be absorbed by the body.
Infection: There is a risk of infection after the procedure, but this risk can be reduced with appropriate antibiotic treatment.
Asymmetry: Asymmetry may occur between the areas after fat injection, but it can be corrected with additional procedures.
Bleeding and Bruising: Mild bleeding and bruising may occur after the procedure, this situation passes within a few days.
Suitable Candidates for Fat Injection
Fat injection is suitable for individuals who meet the following criteria:
Those who have sufficient fat tissue.
Those who are in good general health.
Those who have realistic expectations from the procedure.
Those who do not smoke or are ready to quit.