During this process, fat is extracted from an area of the patient’s body, such as the abdomen or thigh, in a process similar to liposuction. However, unlike standard liposuction, which targets pockets of fat for removal to improve contouring, fat transfer focuses upon replacing the removed fat to specific areas so as to enhance volume and improve the contour at a secondary site.

The fat which had been extracted is gently processed through one of a number of different methods to yield purified fat, separating it from the extraneous fluids. This purified fat is subsequently injected into an area, such as the breast or face, to achieve an immediate improvement in contouring.

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