fat grafting
Surgical technique transferring fat from one body area to another for volume restoration or contour improvement.
Full Definition
Fat grafting, also known as lipofilling or fat transfer, involves harvesting adipose tissue from one anatomical site and transferring it to another location for volume restoration, contour improvement, or soft tissue augmentation. The procedure typically includes three stages: harvest, processing, and injection. In reconstructive surgery, fat grafting is commonly used for breast reconstruction refinement, facial volume restoration, and scar treatment. Success depends on proper technique, graft processing, and recipient site vascularity for graft survival.
Usage
Usage note: Specify harvest site, processing method, and injection technique when documenting.
In Context
- "Fat grafting to the upper pole improved breast contour symmetry significantly." — Post-operative assessment
- "Structural fat grafting was performed using the Coleman technique for optimal graft survival." — Operative report