Fat Injections (Coleman Fat Transfer)

The fat is harvested using a small cannula attached to a syringe. The fat is then put in a centrifuge to spin off the oil layer. The purified fat is then reinjected.

The reinjected fat remains permanently. It is a useful technique for filling depressed areas, e.g. cleft lip deformities, Romberg’s disease, deformities after excessive liposuction, or deep skin wrinkles.

Increased fullness to certain areas of the face, within reason, produces a rejuvenating effect. It is a useful adjunct to procedures such as facelifts, blepharoplasty and brow lift.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the costs involved?

  Please contact Dr Belt’s staff on 07-3852 6800 and a personalised quote and further information will be provided.
  

• What are the potential risks involved?

  The specific risks are those of over or under correction, migration of the transferred fat, infection and loss of the transferred fat. The placement and harvesting incisions are small and strategically placed so as to be largely concealed in natural skin crease lines.
  
  Occasionally some patients may experience bruising and swelling but this will only take a week or two to subside and can be reduced by using ice packs.
  

• What happens after the procedure?

  The effects of fat transfer are immediate. There is a degree of swelling which takes some weeks to settle down. Any bruising can be helped with cold packs for a period of up to 48 hours.
  

• What happens before the procedure?

  A useful trial is to use Restylane as a temporary filler first. This will give the patient a realistic idea of the degree of correction that can be obtained.
  
  The areas of depression are carefully marked pre operatively. The amount of fat and its precise redistribution is carefully calculated.
  

Fat Injections (Coleman Fat Transfer) Cases

• Case 1

  • Coleman Fat Transfer performed to Perioral Region (Lips)

• Case 2

  • Coleman Fat Transfer performed to chest

• Case 3

  • Coleman Fat Transfer performed to Glabellar Region (Forehead / Eyebrows)

• Case 4

  • Coleman Fat Transfer performed to Perioral (around lips) and Periocular Region
  • Patient also underwent a MACS (Minimal Access Cranial Suspension) Facelift

• Case 5

  • Coleman Fat Transfer to Perioral (around lips) Region

• Case 6

  • Coleman Fat Transfer performed to the legs

• Case 7

  • Coleman Fat Transfer performed to Perioral Region (Lips)

• Case 8

  • Coleman Fat Transfer performed to Perioral Region (Lips)

• Case 9

  • Coleman Fat Transfer performed to Perioral Region (Lips)

• Case 10

  • Coleman Fat Transfer performed to Perioral Region (Lips)

• Case 11

  • Coleman Fat Grafting performing following liposuction deformity to thigh

• Case 12

  • Coleman Fat Transfer performed to Perioral Region (Lips)