Autologous Fat Transfer is a non-surgical procedure. Local anesthesia is applied to the donor and recipient site. A narrow cannula is used to harvest fat from the body through the small insertion. The fat is then cleansed and separated. After, the fat is injected into the desired joints and/or deep facial wrinkles to increase volume. AFT has minimal risk with rare bruising or swelling. Although every patient is different, AFT is very safe as the fat is harvested from the patient’s own body which eliminates the possibility of developing an allergy or rejecting the material.
Depending on the number of joints, plans for facial or hair rejuvenation, the procedure can take up to 3 hours. Scientists have seen results within two weeks. Autologous Fat Transfer is simple, rapid, and a natural option to yield the best results for pain as well as cosmetic needs.
If you have further questions about Autologous Fat Transfer or want to schedule an appointment, call our office at (855) 611-9116 or e-mail us at info@sleep-wellness.org.
Senior Author:
Mahmood I. Siddique, D.O., FACP, FCCP, FAASM
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Rutgers RWJ Medical School
References
- https://www.drhilinski.com/procedures/fat-transfer/
- https://www.aestique.com/fat-transfers/fat-transfer-facial-rejuvenation/#:~:text=Your%20fat%20transfer%20facial%20rejuvenation,our%20AAAASF%20certified%20surgical%20center.&text=Autologous%20Fat%20Transfers%20(AFT)%20has,allergy%20or%20rejecting%20the%20material.
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5672865/
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/adipose-derived-stem-cell#:~:text=Adipose%2Dderived%20stem%20cells%20(ADSCs,promote%20skin%20and%20hair%20growth.
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090506816000026#:~:text=Autologous%20fat%20transfer%20is%20a,from%2045%25%20to%2080%25.
