Reinjecting excess fat into the body may seem counterintuitive to some, yet it remains the optimal corrective approach for areas with volume loss or irregular contours. Orlando plastic surgeon Armando Soto notes: "Autologous fat can restore smoothness to sunken regions." Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Randall Haworth adds: "Fat grafting is an excellent method for volume restoration, yielding permanent results.The processing of fat significantly influences its survival rate." They elaborate on three primary applications of autologous fat. Breast Augmentation If you seek to increase your bra cup size by one size without implants, fat grafting is the optimal choice. Unlike implants, autologous fat serves as a natural filler, leaving minimal scarring when injected for breast enhancement.Another reason many patients prefer autologous fat for breast augmentation is that it is their own tissue, eliminating the need for periodic replacements.
Buttock Augmentation
Silicone implants were once the only option for buttock enlargement. Since the advent of autologous fat recycling, many plastic surgeons now prefer this natural filler over implants for buttock contouring.Dr. Soto states, "If you desire a more sculpted buttock shape and possess sufficient fat reserves for grafting, the results can be remarkably striking." Autologous fat can also improve skin texture on body areas beyond the face, a benefit most surgeons attribute to the stem cells present within the fat.
Filling Cellulite Dimples
Cellulite, also known as "orange peel skin," commonly appears on thighs, arms, and abdomen, presenting as numerous small indentations. Dr. Soto indicates that injecting autologous fat effectively improves this appearance, smoothing the skin in cellulite-affected areas.However, a drawback is that it increases the volume of the fat deposits. Therefore, to achieve optimal cellulite improvement, surgical removal of other subcutaneous attachments is also necessary."
In fact, beyond these three applications, autologous fat has multiple uses including cheek augmentation, wrinkle filling, and lip enhancement. We anticipate continuous advancements in fat processing techniques, which should correspondingly improve the survival rate of autologous fat for cosmetic procedures.