• removing the fat – small cuts are made in the skin and a thin tube is used to suck out small amounts of fat (similar to liposuction); the cuts are then closed with stitches
• preparing the fat – special equipment is used to separate the fat collected from any blood and other fluids
• injecting the fat – small amounts of fat are injected into the area being treated; stitches are not usually needed
It takes about 2 hours for your surgeon to perform the procedure. You can return home shortly after your surgery is finished, or you may need to stay in hospital for the night.
If a large amount of fat is being removed, the surgery may need to be carried out over 2 or more sessions.
You should have no problems during the operation, but you will have some discomfort for a few days or weeks after the operation. If the surgeon is going to remove some fat from your body, he may give you painkillers if you need them.
Small-Volume Graft Harvesting: A Traumatic Low Negative Pressure Method.