Edit How good are fat Transfer procedures?

<p>I personally do not do many small volume fat transfers as in my opinion for small volumes the hyaluronic acid fillers do the job so much better. However, if needed, small volumes of <a href="/conditions/fat-reduction" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fat</a> can be injected into areas such as the face and the back of the hands.</p> <p><strong>What is so good about fat transfers?</strong></p> <p>There are several benefits of large volume fat transfers when compared to prosthetic (silicone) implant procedures such as breast augmentation or buttocks enhancement (the so-called “Brazilian butt lift”).</p> <ol> <li><strong>The recovery time is much faster:</strong> Fat transfer is done by injection so no large cuts are needed in the recipient area. </li> <li><strong>It feels natural:</strong> Breast or buttock augmentation with prosthesis needs getting used to. Some patients can take months, or even years, to get used to the sensation of the implants. If there is not enough fat over the implants, they will also feel like an implant! </li> <li><strong>It looks natural:</strong> Prosthetic breast augmentation or buttock implants can often look unnatural. </li> <li><strong>It does not need to be replaced:</strong> Prosthetic breast implants often need to be replaced after a period of time.</li> <li><strong>There is no risk of hardening:</strong> Prosthetic breast implants can become encapsulated with <a href="/conditions/scarring/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">scar</a> tissue forming around the implant which makes them feel very hard and they will need to be replaced. </li> <li><strong>There is no risk of rupture:</strong> Prosthetic breast implants can in rare cases rupture if there is a weakness in the product. The hard impact such as during a car accident can also cause prosthetic breast implants to rupture. </li> <li><strong>Minimal or undetectable scars:</strong> As fat transfers do not require big cuts there is usually no visible scar in the recipient areas. </li> <li><strong>Safer:</strong> Fat transfer procedures can be done under local anaesthetic so the inherent dangers associated with general anaesthetic can be avoided. </li> <li><strong>Breastfeeding:</strong> There is a risk that breast surgery and the use of prosthetic implants can impact the ability and success of breastfeeding post-procedure, depending on the exact surgical techniques used, as far as I know, there is no study about the impact on breastfeeding following fat transfer to the area.</li> </ol>

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