The Importance of Medical Environment in Enhancing the Survival Rate of Fat Grafting

Achieving this body shape through diet and exercise alone requires a significant amount of time and effort. Sometimes, losing weight through diet also reduces the volume in the chest and hips, disrupting the body's balance. Similarly, increasing muscle mass through exercise can sometimes lead to disproportionately developed lower body muscles, making the legs appear thicker. Hence, maintaining overall body balance while sculpting the desired physique can be quite challenging.

Particularly among Asians, although heights have increased over time, the pelvic structure remains relatively narrow, with less muscle and fat around the hips and pelvis. This makes it difficult to achieve a fuller figure through personal effort alone in a short period.

To achieve an hourglass figure, with a slim upper and lower body and a more defined pelvic area, many individuals turn to procedures like liposuction to remove excess fat from the abdomen and thighs. The removed fat can then be transplanted to areas needing more volume, helping to achieve a balanced figure.

One of the advantages of pelvic fat grafting is that it enhances the line from the waist to the hips, making the legs appear longer and slimmer. Additionally, the upper part of the waistline appears thinner.

However, the amount and area of fat to be grafted depend on the shape of the buttocks. If there is sagging causing a lack of volume, hip dips, or a straight pelvic line, fat grafting needs to be tailored to address these issues.

The survival rate of the grafted fat is crucial. If the volume of the transplanted fat is absorbed over time, it can lead to unsatisfactory results and necessitate additional procedures. Therefore, methods like centrifugation-purified fat, PRP, or stem cell-enhanced fat grafting are often used to improve the survival rate. Consulting with medical professionals to choose the appropriate method based on individual circumstances can lead to better body fat grafting results.

Finally, achieving beautiful body contours through liposuction and fat grafting requires skilled professionals. Expertise in determining the most effective areas and amounts for fat grafting is essential. It's also important to ensure that the clinic has the necessary equipment to enhance the survival rate of the grafted fat and provides personalized consultations and care.

*The opinions in this column do not necessarily reflect the editorial direction of this publication.

Choi Pyongrim, Director of Lesarts Plastic Surgery

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