Hand fat grafting (Fat Transfers for Aging Hands) is a surgical option that effectively corrects wrinkled, aged-looking hands. It suits people with sagging skin on the hands, prominent veins, or deep hollows from age-related fat loss. Adding fat to the hands helps them look youthful, plump and smoother, boosting your confidence in how you dress and live. Correcting wrinkled hands with fat grafting can also help treat scars from burns or contracted scar tissue. The fat used is harvested by liposuction from areas with excess fat, such as the abdomen, thighs or waist, then processed to select only good-quality fat cells before the right amount is grafted into the hands. Many people wonder how long hand fat grafting lasts. The result depends on how you look after yourself afterwards: if you take good care of your health, the fat cells can survive for a long time, while rapid weight loss or certain health problems may cause the fat cells to shrink. And if you’re researching where to get hand fat grafting, read on to find out.

What is fat grafting (Fat Transfers for Aging Hands)??

Fat grafting is the transfer of fat from other parts of the body to fill in imperfections or enhance proportions in a desired area, such as the face, hands, breasts or buttocks. The fat is obtained by liposuction from excess fat on the patient’s own body, such as the abdomen, thighs or waist. An experienced surgeon then processes the fat to obtain pure fat before injecting it into the desired areas. Fat grafting not only fills out the body for better proportions or enhanced beauty, but also helps rejuvenate the skin, for example by filling deep hollows, softening wrinkles and making the skin look younger. It is ideal for people who want more confidence and naturally restored radiance in their skin.

Who is hand fat grafting right for??

People suited to hand fat grafting fall into 3 groups:

1. People with wrinkled, aged-looking skin on the hands

Ideal for people with wrinkled hands from rapid weight loss or premature skin laxity who want to restore firmness and youthful-looking hands once again.

2. People with hands that have become wrinkled with age

People with prominent veins or deep hollows from fat loss in the hands can address the problem by adding fat to the hands, making them look fuller and smoother and boosting confidence in every outfit.

3. People who want to treat scars on the back of the hand

People with scars, such as burn scars or contracted scar tissue that has deformed the hand, can be treated with surgery combined with hand fat grafting to restore the shape as close to its original condition as possible, effectively.

The fat used in hand fat grafting Fat Transfers for Aging Hands

In hand fat grafting, the fat comes from areas with excess fat, such as the abdomen or inner thighs, based on the assessment of an experienced surgeon. Before liposuction begins, the surgeon selects suitable areas. The harvested fat then goes through a thorough separation process with fat-cell separation technology, separating the fat stem cells from blood and lymph fluid to obtain pure, living fat cells ready for grafting. The separated fat stem cells are then injected to fill the hands. This technique gives natural-looking results, with plump, smooth skin on the hands, and effectively adds youthfulness to the skin of the hands.

2 hand fat grafting techniques Fat Transfers for Aging Hands at SLC Hospital

1. Micro Fat This technique focuses on filling the layer beneath the skin and suits people with deep hollows or prominent veins on the hands. The fat is separated and processed into smaller particles so the injection is fine, smooth and natural. This raises the survival rate of the fat cells, so results last longer.

2. Nano Fat This technique is ideal for improving the skin of the hands. Fat that has been processed into the finest particles is used to fill the dermis (Dermis) with specialised tools such as a Derma Pen or nano needles, helping to restore aged skin, soften wrinkles and scars, and even out skin tone. The skin of the hands looks younger and healthier.

What makes hand fat grafting at SLC Hospital different from elsewhere?

• Only pure fat stem cells are selected, using fat stem-cell separation technology to separate fat stem cells, blood and lymph fluid, so you get pure, living fat stem cells.
• Specialist surgeons analyse the injection areas in detail and tailor the amount injected to each person’s concerns for natural-looking results.
• The Maft Gun, a device made specifically for fat injection, improves fat grafting by filling fat deep at the cellular level, helping increase the take rate of fat stem cells to more than 80%, with fine fat particles.
• Fat Banking: lab-standard fat storage technology that can store fat for up to 2 years.
• Modern injection techniques place just the right amount of fat so that blood can supply the fat stem cells evenly, helping to reduce swelling for smooth skin without a wavy surface.

Preparing for hand fat grafting

• Have a physical examination before surgery.
• Tell your doctor about any drug allergies, medications and supplements you take, chronic conditions and past surgeries, and bring your regular medications for the doctor to assess.
• Stop taking blood-thinning medication (such as Aspirin, ibuprofen), vitamins A, E and C, herbal supplements, ginseng, ginkgo and fish oil 2 weeks before treatment.
• Stop smoking and drinking alcohol at least 2 weeks before surgery to reduce the risk of infection and a longer-than-usual hospital stay.
• On the day of surgery, arrive at the hospital 2 hours early.
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing that is easy to take on and off, as liposuction is needed to harvest fat for the hands.
• Prepare yourself mentally and try not to be too anxious. Be aware that bruising and changes may occur after surgery, and it takes time for things to settle and to get used to your new look.

Hand fat grafting procedure Fat Transfers for Aging Hands

• Local anaesthetic is injected along the areas where fat will be removed. The specialist doctor identifies the areas of the body with the best-quality fat, such as the abdomen, outer thighs, buttocks or sides of the knees, depending on the individual.
• The surgeon makes a small incision no larger than 5 cm to insert a medical instrument and suction out the fat.
• The harvested fat goes through a separation process to obtain the best fat cells.
• The fat cells are injected to fill the fat layer in the areas the patient wants to correct, in just the right amount so the grafted fat cells have the highest survival rate. Hand fat grafting at SLC Hospital uses 2 injection techniques: Micro and Nano.
• The remaining fat stem cells are stored in a fat storage freezer at -70 degrees under laboratory standards (the fat can be kept for future top-ups, as the patient wishes).

Procedure time

• About 1 hour

Results

• Can last 1 – 3 years (results vary by individual)

Aftercare for hand fat grafting

• Protect the treated areas of the hands from knocks, avoid lifting heavy objects, and use your hands as little as possible for 1 – 3 weeks.
• Drink plenty of water in the first 6 hours after liposuction for hand fat grafting, to replace fluids the body may have lost during liposuction.
• Avoid very cold or very hot places, as the fat can die.
• Avoid hand spa treatments and hand massage for about 1 – 3 months after surgery.
• Get enough rest, at least 8 hours.
• Avoid salty or high-sodium food to prevent fluid retention.
• Avoid alcohol and smoking to reduce the risk of infection and longer-than-usual swelling.
• Take medication at the times your doctor prescribes.
• Keep the wounds clean and dry, without dried blood on them. If there is dried blood around a wound, gently wipe it with cotton wool soaked in saline.
• If you notice anything unusual or significant redness, see your doctor again.

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