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autologous fat transfer
Pronunciation: aw-TOL-oh-gus
Procedure using a patient's own harvested fat to augment or reconstruct another body area.
Full Definition
Autologous fat transfer involves the surgical removal of fat from one area of the patient's body, processing and purification of the harvested adipose tissue, and injection into the target area for volume restoration or enhancement. This technique is commonly used in facial rejuvenation, breast reconstruction, and body contouring. The procedure offers the advantage of using the patient's own tissue, reducing the risk of allergic reactions or rejection, though survival rates of transferred fat can be variable.
Usage
Usage note: Use 'autologous' to emphasize that the fat comes from the same patient.
In Context
- "Autologous fat transfer to the face provided natural volume restoration with excellent long-term results." — follow-up report
- "The breast reconstruction incorporated autologous fat transfer to improve contour and softness." — surgical plan
Also known as
fat grafting
lipofilling
adipose transfer
Contrasted with
synthetic implants
alloplastic augmentation
Don't confuse with
fat injection
dermal fillers