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autologous fat transfer
Pronunciation: aw-TOL-oh-gus fat TRANS-fer
Procedure using patient's own fat cells to augment or restore volume in another body area.
Full Definition
Autologous fat transfer, also known as fat grafting or lipofilling, involves harvesting fat from one area of the patient's body and re-injecting it into another area to restore volume or enhance contour. The procedure typically involves three steps: fat harvesting through liposuction, processing and purification of the fat, and careful re-injection into the target area. Common applications include breast augmentation, facial rejuvenation, and buttock enhancement.
Usage
Usage note: Emphasize 'autologous' to distinguish from synthetic alternatives.
In Context
- "Autologous fat transfer provided natural breast augmentation without foreign implants." — operative report
- "The facial rejuvenation included autologous fat transfer to restore cheek volume." — treatment summary
Also known as
fat grafting
lipofilling
fat injection
Contrasted with
synthetic implant
alloplastic augmentation
Don't confuse with
allograft
xenograft