Autologous fat breast augmentation is a relatively common breast plastic surgery. It achieves the natural fullness of the breasts by extracting and purifying the patient's own fat tissue and then injecting it into the breasts. This process has relatively few rejection reactions. At the same time, because the patient's own fat is used, it can better integrate with the body after the operation to form a natural and beautiful breast shape. One of the key links in autologous fat breast augmentation is the fat purification process. This article will explain this process in detail, focusing on the steps, technical principles and related precautions of fat purification.
1. Fat harvesting
The first step in fat purification is fat collection. Generally speaking, doctors will choose the appropriate fat source area based on the patient's physical condition and needs. Common fat collection sites include the abdomen, thighs and buttocks. Since these areas have richer fat and a softer texture, they are suitable for chest injections.
During the collection process, the doctor will use a special liposuction instrument to extract fat through negative pressure. This process is usually performed under local anesthesia or general anesthesia to reduce the patient's pain and discomfort. It is important to note that during the fat collection process, excessive liposuction should be avoided to avoid causing irregular depressions or damage to the skin.
2. Fat Purification by Centrifugation
After fat collection, the key step of fat purification comes - fat centrifugation purification. After fat collection, it will contain different types of cellular components, including impurities such as fat cells, blood, oil and water. In order to ensure that the fat injected into the chest is of high quality and can survive better, it must be purified by centrifugation.
The centrifugal purification process uses a centrifuge to separate fat cells, blood and other impurities according to different densities. The speed and time control during the centrifugation process are crucial. Too high a centrifugal speed may damage the fat cells and affect their survival rate, while too low a speed may not be able to completely remove impurities. Usually, when fat is centrifuged, fat cells will gather together, while plasma and water will float on top in layers.
3. Fat purification and filtration
The fat after centrifugal purification may still contain a small amount of impurities such as blood, tissue fluid and broken fat, so it needs further purification after centrifugation. Common purification methods include secondary filtration of the fat through a special filter to remove residual impurities. The purified fat is more refined and can be better absorbed by the human body, thereby improving the effect and survival rate of autologous fat breast augmentation.
In addition, some advanced technologies will further refine the fat through means such as ultrasound or high-pressure spraying to enhance the stability of fat particles and reduce the risk of breast changes caused by excessive fat absorption rate after surgery.
4. Fat Injection
The purified fat will be finely processed to form uniform fat particles, then fat injection can be performed. During the injection, the doctor will use minimally invasive surgery to evenly inject the fat particles into different layers of the chest to ensure that the fat is evenly distributed and natural. In order to increase the survival rate of fat, doctors generally adopt a layered injection technique, that is, injecting fat into different depths and different parts of the chest to promote blood circulation and make the fat fit better to the chest tissue.
5. Fat survival rate and related factors
The effect of autologous fat breast augmentation is affected by many factors, and the fat survival rate is one of the key factors. The fat survival rate directly determines the postoperative breast augmentation effect. Generally speaking, the survival rate of purified fat is higher, but a certain proportion of fat will still be absorbed or metabolized by the human body. Factors affecting the fat survival rate include the quality of the fat collection area, the sophistication of the injection technique, the patient's postoperative care, and the individual's physical fitness.
In some cases, if the fat survival rate is too low, a second injection may be needed to further achieve the desired effect. Therefore, the doctor should fully communicate with the patient before the operation to understand his or her expected results, and conduct regular follow-up examinations after the operation to adjust the treatment plan in a timely manner.
6. Postoperative Care and Recovery
After the fat purification process is completed, patients still need to pay attention to postoperative care and recovery. It is recommended to avoid strenuous exercise after surgery to reduce the movement and impact of fat. At the same time, patients should also maintain a reasonable diet and avoid excessive weight loss or excessive weight fluctuations, which will help the survival and stability of fat.
In addition, your doctor may arrange a follow-up visit for a period of time after the operation to ensure that the effects of the fat injection are recovering steadily and to detect possible problems in a timely manner. If symptoms such as abnormal swelling, pain, or infection occur, you should seek medical attention in time.
7. Innovation and prospects of fat purification technology
In recent years, with the continuous advancement of medical technology, fat purification technology has also been constantly innovating. For example, certain new equipment and technologies can effectively improve the accuracy of fat extraction and purification, further reducing the incidence of postoperative complications. At the same time, new fat survival and injection technologies are also constantly being improved, making the effect of autologous fat breast augmentation surgery more natural and lasting.
With the improvement of technology, the process of fat purification will become more refined and the fat survival rate will be greatly improved. In the future, fat purification can not only be used for breast plastic surgery, but also for shaping of various areas such as face and buttocks. The broad application prospects are worth looking forward to.
Beauty Encyclopedia Tips:
Although autologous fat breast augmentation technology is relatively safe, it is still a technically demanding operation. Choosing an experienced doctor and receiving adequate preoperative consultation and postoperative care are the key to ensuring the effectiveness and safety of the operation. Before deciding to undergo surgery, please understand the relevant risks and recovery process in detail, and choose a regular medical institution to perform the operation.