Autologous Fat Grafting
Chicago Autologous Fat Grafting Surgeon
Dr. Michael Epstein
Dr. Michael Epstein is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He treats Chicago area plastic surgery patients. In the paragraphs below, he explains the autologous fat grafting procedure.
Autologous fat grafting is a good procedure if you are looking to minimize the appearance of deep facial wrinkles, creases, furrows, sunken cheeks, skin depressions and some types of scars. This procedure can also be used to add fullness to your lips, hands or buttocks. Autologous fat implants uses your own fat supply. By using your own fat, the risk of rejection is low and there is no chance of allergic reaction. Autologous fat implants tend to be permanent, however over time they may dissipate with fat being reabsorbed back into your system. As a result, subsequent procedures will be needed.
This procedure can be combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures or body contouring.
How are Autologous Fat Implants performed?
Autologous fat grafting is an outpatient surgical procedure performed at our facility: Northbrook Plastic Surgery. This procedure can be done under local anesthesia or sedation depending on the complexity of the procedure. Dr. Epstein starts by liposuctioning fat from a fat-rich part of the body such as the thighs, abdomen or buttocks. The fat is cleaned, excess fluid is removed, and a small needle is used to inject the fat into the areas being treated.This procedure takes approximately 1 to 2 hours depending on the size of the areas to be treated.
What to expect during the recovery period:
- Minor discomfort is normal and can be controlled with medication
- Redness, bruising and swelling are normal and will dissipate within a couple of weeks
- You can return to light activity in 1 day
- You can return to full activity in 3-5 days
Dr. Epstein offers cosmetic surgery and noninvasive rejuvenation procedures. In addition to autologous fat grafting, he offers other body contouring procedures for patients seeking arm lift (brachioplasty), tummy tuck or liposuction in Chicago.
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