Fat transfer, also called fat grafting, is a popular treatment method that enables patients to achieve a boost in volume in certain areas of the body while reducing fat in others.
What does the fat transfer procedure entail?
Fat grafting is considered to be a minimally invasive procedure and usually takes only 30-60 minutes to carry out. During the treatment session, small incisions are made in the donor sites (typically the belly, thighs, hips, or flanks). A small, thin tube (cannula) is then inserted and suctions out excess fat. These fat cells are then put in a centrifuge for purification and sterilization before being administered strategically into the desired treatment areas.
In regard to the purification process, Dr. Cappuccino utilizes the Puregraft system for small and medium-sized fat transfers that are intended to address volume loss. In cases where he needs to create nanofat, Dr. Cappuccino utilizes other filtration systems, such as the Puregraft Boost or the Adinizer.