Dr. Anthony Corrado is a top cosmetic surgeon located in Cherry Hill, NJ. Triple board certified in Cosmetic Surgery, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

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Correction of Liposuction Defects

Fat Grafting/Transfer is also a very effective procedure to correct/reconstruct many deformities of the body. In some cases, previous injuries, previous surgeries or liposuction may have produced contour irregularities on the skin of the trunk or limbs. Fat grafting can be very successful in these cases in restoring a more natural contour.

Traumatic and surgical wounds often times produce noticeable depressed scars. These scar depressions become very apparent because they create a noticeable shadow when light is cast on the area. Fat grafting provides an effective means to correct traumatic and surgical scars. Surgical scars are first released under the skin, and fat is then injected in small quantities to fill the depressions. The technique is minimally invasive and usually very successful in correcting the defect.

Liposuction defects are usually a result of aggressive and/or excessive removal of the fat in one or more areas. Also, aggressive liposuction in the superficial fat planes can cause noticeable deformities. After the surgery, these areas appear uneven and a “hill and valley” look is common. Irregular sites may look hollow, depressed or indented, and the shape of the buttocks may become flattened, square, or saggy. Sometimes these defects may not be very noticeable until changes in weight, skin tightness and muscle tone occurs, at which time patients are made aware of the problem. Regarding liposuction, many times success, is predicated on “what you leave behind” rather than what you remove. A small fat layer left in the superficial planes will often times provide a “blanket” to camouflage deeper irregularities.

Fat Grafting provides an effective method for fixing liposuction defects. Most corrective procedures require a combination of liposculpture and fat grafting. Liposculpturing is used to remove the excess fat on the “hills” of the problem areas, making the area smoother and even with the surrounding skin. Fat grafting is then utilized to correct the deep valleys in order to raise them to a plane level with the surrounding skin. Depending on the extent and complexity, these procedures can be done under local tumescent anesthesia or under twilight anesthesia in an outpatient surgery center with minimal to no downtime.

Fat Grafting/Transfer Procedure Facts

Surgical Goals:	To correct deformities caused by prior liposuction, trauma, or surgery.
The Procedure:	The procedure is performed through carefully placed needle stick sites, leaving virtually no visible post procedure scars. Fat is first delicately harvested from such areas as the abdomen, hip/flank, or buttocks. It is carefully rinsed and prepared. It is then injected with tiny microcannulas which prevent injury to the living fat cells during the transfer process.
Anesthesia:	The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Oral sedation is also available at the request of the patient in order to provide relaxation.
Length of Time:	The procedure lasts between 1-2 hours depending on the patient’s rejuvenation needs. All procedures can be performed at our in-office procedure suite or at a fully accredited outpatient surgery center.
After the Procedure:	All patients are sent home that day after their procedure, and are given a set of post procedure instructions to follow. The patient will follow up the next day for a post procedure check, and again on the seventh day after the procedure.
Recovery:	Most patients can return to work in a few days. Patients are asked to refrain from physical exertion for a period of two weeks. Swelling and bruising usually resolve by 1-2 weeks, but they are usually minimal. Although a narcotic pain medication is prescribed many patients report only using Tylenol. An elastic compression garment is worn to provide post procedure compression at the harvest site for a few days. (It should be noted that individual recovery time and pain thresholds vary depending on the patient).