Volume loss
Restoring selected areas of soft tissue volume using autologous fat.
Microfat Transfer
Microfat Transfer
Microfat transfer to restore soft tissue volume, contour and natural structural support
Microfat transfer uses carefully harvested and refined fat to restore selected areas of soft tissue volume and improve contour.
It may be considered where natural volume restoration, tissue support or subtle contour refinement is the priority.
Natural Volume Restoration
Using refined fat transfer to restore volume and support tissue quality
Microfat transfer involves harvesting fat from a suitable donor area, processing it carefully and placing it strategically where soft tissue support is needed.
Unlike filler, microfat uses the patient’s own tissue and may be suited to selected areas where natural volume restoration is preferred.
Where the priority is skin quality rather than volume, nanofat transfer, PRP or exosomes may also be considered.
What Microfat Can Address
Volume loss, soft tissue hollowing and contour support
Microfat transfer may be considered where volume restoration and natural soft tissue support are treatment goals.
Contour refinement
Supporting smoother transitions and improved tissue balance.
Natural tissue support
Using the patient’s own fat rather than synthetic volume replacement.
Combination planning
Microfat may complement selected surgical or regenerative treatments.
Procedure Overview
Harvesting, refining and placing autologous fat with precision
Microfat transfer is planned around donor fat availability, treatment area anatomy and the degree of volume restoration required.
Assessment
Volume loss, tissue quality and donor fat suitability are reviewed.
Fat harvesting
Fat is collected from a suitable donor area using careful technique.
Fat preparation
The fat is refined before being transferred to the treatment area.
Strategic placement
Microfat is placed carefully to support natural contour and volume.
Where finer skin quality improvement is the main goal, nanofat transfer may be more appropriate.
What to Expect
Natural volume restoration with gradual settling
Recovery involves both the donor area and the treatment area, with swelling gradually settling as transferred fat stabilises.
Consultation
Treatment goals, donor fat suitability and anatomy are assessed.
Procedure
Fat is harvested, processed and transferred carefully.
Recovery
Swelling and bruising may occur in both donor and treatment areas.
Results
Volume and contour settle progressively as healing develops.
Microfat Transfer FAQs
Common questions about microfat transfer
These answers provide general guidance. Suitability depends on donor fat availability, anatomy and treatment goals.
What is microfat transfer?
Microfat transfer uses carefully processed fat from the patient’s own body to restore selected areas of volume and contour.
Is microfat the same as nanofat?
No. Microfat is generally used for volume and contour support, while nanofat is more focused on skin quality and regenerative refinement.
Is microfat permanent?
Some transferred fat may remain long term, but fat survival varies between patients and treatment areas.
Can microfat be combined with surgery?
Yes. Microfat may sometimes be used alongside surgical procedures where volume support or tissue refinement is beneficial.
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