Others:

Other facial cosmetic procedures performed by Professor Malata include the following:

• Fat transfer surgery

• wrinkles and frown lines

• lip augmentation/ lip enhancement

• chin implants

• cheek (midface) lift

• lip lifts

Fat transfer surgery (Lipofilling)

Fat transfer surgery or lipofilling involves taking fat from one area of the body and transferring it to another to restore shape, definition and volume. This technique is used in both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. In cosmetic surgery fat injections are most commonly used in restoring facial volume which has diminished in the natural ageing process or smoothening deep wrinkles. The most frequent reconstructive surgery use is in breast surgey to restore volume, correct contour deformities & post-lumpectomy defects, and reduce breast implant rippling. Small amounts of fatty tissue harvested from the abdomen, buttocks or the thighs using a technique similar to liposuction. The fat is purified (by centrifugation) and then injected using a fine cannula in a controlled fashion into the areas to be treated (Coleman fat transfer technic).

Risks and complications of fat transfer surgery

As in any cosmetic surgery, there are risks as well as benefits and the final results are not guaranteed. The chance of complications following fat transfer depends on the exact type of operation needed and other factors such as your general health, drug intake, etc. Professor Malata will explain how the risks apply to you. Detailed postoperative instructions will be discussed during consultation and a procedure-specific handout given to you by Professor Malata.

Some risks of fat transfer surgery or lipofilling

• bruising, swelling: very common

• numbness (temporary)

• Lumpiness/ irregularities of donor sites: frequent

• incomplete improvement

• bleeding (haematoma): rare

• infection: rare

• mild residual asymmetry

• need for further surgery: almost universal

• delayed healing : rare

• facial nerve injury: extremely rare

• fat embolisation into vessels: extremely rare but serious

• unsightly scarring – infrequent

• scar hypertrophy or keloid formation: rare