Small amounts of fat can e collected and transferred under local anesthesia. The treated areas usually look normal within a few days after fat transfer. This procedure is considered cosmetic and therefore is not covered by insurance. The patient is responsible for payment. The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation.
All surgical procedures have some degree of risk.
Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.