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English Fat Transfer (fat Grafting)
Preoperativ fas med Dr. Tolga Aksan
Konsultation och Utvärdering:
- Medicinsk Historik och Fysisk Undersökning: Dr. Aksan assesses the patient’s overall health, including any previous surgeries, current medications, and specific areas of concern or enhancement.
- Discussion of Aesthetic Goals: The patient’s goals for fat transfer, such as facial rejuvenation, breast augmentation, or buttock enhancement, are discussed in detail.
- Physical Assessment: Evaluation of donor areas (commonly the abdomen, thighs, or flanks) for fat harvesting and assessment of the target areas for augmentation.
Preoperative Tests:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC): To check for anemia, infection, and other blood-related issues.
- Coagulation Profile: Including PT (Prothrombin Time) and aPTT (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time) to assess blood clotting.
- Electrolyte Panel: To check the balance of sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate in your body.
- Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) and Creatinine: To assess kidney function.
- Liver Function Tests: To evaluate the health of your liver.
- Fasting Blood Sugar: To check for diabetes or pre-diabetes conditions.
- Lipid Profile: To assess cholesterol levels.
- Urine Analysis: To detect any urinary tract infections or kidney issues.
- Pregnancy Test (if applicable): To rule out pregnancy before the surgery.
- EKG (Electrocardiogram): Especially for patients over 40 years or with cardiac risk factors, to check heart function.
- Chest X-Ray: To evaluate lung health and rule out respiratory issues.
- Hemoglobin A1C: For patients with diabetes, to assess blood sugar control over the last three months.
- HIV and Hepatitis Panel: Depending on the clinic’s policy and patient’s risk factors.
- COVID-19 Test: Depending on current health guidelines and policies.
Planning and Marking:
- Dr. Aksan plans the fat harvesting and transfer, marking the donor and recipient areas for optimal fat extraction and injection.
Surgical Procedure by Dr. Tolga Aksan
Anesthesia:
- Fat transfer procedures are typically performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation, depending on the extent of the procedure.
Fat Harvesting:
- Fat is harvested from the predetermined donor areas using liposuction. The fat is then purified to isolate healthy fat cells.
Fat Injection:
- The purified fat is carefully injected into the target areas using specialized techniques to ensure a smooth, natural-looking result.
- Dr. Aksan meticulously sculpts the area to achieve the desired contour and volume.
Closing the Incisions:
- Incisions for fat harvesting are usually small and may be closed with sutures or left to heal naturally.
Postoperative Care by Dr. Tolga Aksan's Team
Immediate Recovery:
- Postoperative instructions include managing swelling and discomfort in both the donor and recipient areas. Compression garments may be recommended for the donor areas.
Postoperative Instructions:
- Detailed guidance on caring for the treated areas, activity restrictions, and managing any discomfort or swelling.
- Instructions on when to return for a follow-up and how to monitor for any signs of complications.
Follow-up Visits:
- Regular appointments with Dr. Aksan to assess the healing process and evaluate the results of the fat transfer.
Long-Term Care and Results:
- Final results are typically visible several months post-surgery, once swelling has subsided and the transferred fat has stabilized.
- It’s important to maintain a stable weight to preserve the results of the fat transfer.
Key Considerations
- Patient Selection: Ideal for individuals looking for natural augmentation or rejuvenation using their own body fat.
- Recovery Time: Recovery may vary based on the extent of fat harvesting and injection. Patients are usually advised to limit strenuous activities for a few weeks.
- Risks and Safety: Dr. Aksan discusses potential risks such as fat absorption, asymmetry, and regular risks associated with surgery and anesthesia.
Dr. Aksan’s approach to fat transfer combines advanced liposuction and fat grafting techniques to achieve aesthetically pleasing, natural-looking results. He ensures comprehensive patient care from preoperative planning through the entire recovery process.