Pec fat transfer is usually performed under general anesthesia to keep the patient comfortable. Our anesthesiologist selects the proper medication, such as propofol, and delivers it through an IV line to cause a state of unconsciousness before the operation begins. This allows the patient to relax completely and prevents pain during the procedure.
Small incisions are made in donor sites, such as the abdomen, waist, arms, or thighs. These openings allow the surgeon to harvest fat. The incisions are carefully planned and executed for minimal scarring.
The surgeon uses a thin tube called a cannula to remove excess fat from the donor sites. The main goal of this procedure is to gather enough fatty tissue for effective grafting.
The harvested fat is processed by washing, filtering, and centrifuging before transfer. This helps remove impurities like blood, lidocaine, and oils for improved retention. The fat is maintained in a sterile environment to ensure the healthiest tissue for transfer.
The processed fat is carefully injected into the chest through small cannulas to improve its shape and size. The surgeon places small fat grafts over pectoral muscles in layers to achieve natural-looking results.
Once the fat transfer is complete, we close the incisions with sutures. This is done very carefully to minimize scarring.
Pec fat transfer is often performed with other plastic surgery procedures to achieve more complete results
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