Fat Transfer Surgery in Kolkata
Fat transfer in Kolkata, also known as autologous fat grafting or fat transplantation, is a cosmetic procedure that uses a patient’s own fat to enhance or restore volume in selected areas of the body. Fat is typically collected from areas with unwanted localised deposits, processed carefully and then strategically transferred to areas where additional volume or contour improvement is desired. Because the patient’s own tissue is used, fat transfer can provide a natural approach to selected cosmetic contouring procedures.
Advanced Fat Transfer Surgery in Kolkata
Fat transfer surgery in Kolkata involves three important stages: careful fat harvesting, processing of the harvested tissue and precise placement into the recipient area. Common applications include facial fat grafting, breast fat transfer and selected buttock contouring procedures. The technique and amount of fat transferred depend on the patient’s anatomy, available donor fat, treatment area and aesthetic goals. A detailed consultation is essential to determine whether fat grafting is appropriate.
Fat Transfer for Natural-Looking Contouring
One of the advantages of fat transfer is that it can address two aesthetic concerns in a single treatment—reducing unwanted fat from a donor area while adding volume to another area. Fat can be used to improve contour and restore selected areas of volume, including the cheeks, temples, breasts and buttocks, depending on the patient’s individual requirements. The objective is to achieve a balanced and natural-looking result rather than excessive augmentation.
Fat Transfer to the Face
Facial fat transfer in Kolkata can be considered for patients who want to restore volume in areas affected by ageing or natural volume loss. Carefully processed fat may be strategically placed in areas such as the cheeks, temples or other areas of facial volume deficiency. Because the transferred fat becomes part of the body’s tissue, the result can provide a natural form of volume restoration, although some of the transferred fat may be reabsorbed during healing.
Fat Transfer to the Breast and Body
Breast fat transfer in Kolkata may be considered for selected patients seeking modest breast-volume enhancement or improvement of breast contour using their own fat. Fat grafting can also be used for selected body-contouring applications. Suitability depends on factors such as available donor fat, breast or body anatomy, desired volume enhancement and overall health. It is important to understand that fat transfer does not provide the same degree of predictable volume increase as breast implants.
Fat Transfer by Prof. (Dr.) Souvik Adhikari
Prof. (Dr.) Souvik Adhikari brings 17+ years of surgical experience to cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery, with additional AOCMF Fellowship training at Johns Hopkins University, USA. His approach to fat transfer surgery in Kolkata focuses on detailed assessment, careful tissue handling, precise contour planning and personalised treatment based on each patient’s anatomy and expectations.
Fat Transfer Recovery and Consultation
Recovery following fat transfer in Kolkata varies depending on both the donor and recipient areas. Swelling and bruising are common during the initial healing period, while the final result develops gradually as the transferred fat stabilises. A proportion of transferred fat may be naturally reabsorbed, so the final volume cannot always be predicted precisely. Patients receive personalised postoperative instructions and follow-up based on the specific procedure performed.
If you are considering fat transfer in Kolkata, a consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon can help determine whether autologous fat grafting is suitable for your goals. The treatment should be individually planned after assessing your anatomy, available donor fat and the amount of enhancement realistically achievable.
Fat transfer Surgery at Cosmetic Surgery Kolkata is planned around your anatomy, lifestyle and goals. Prof (Dr.) Souvik Adhikari is a reputed body contouring surgeon in Kolkata and uses evidence-based, internationally accepted techniques so that the outcome looks unoperated — refined rather than altered. Every plan begins with an unhurried, confidential consultation where suitability, alternatives and realistic expectations for fat transfer surgery in Kolkata are discussed in plain language.
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Who is a candidate for fat transfer surgery in Kolkata?
- You are in good general health with stable, well-controlled medical conditions.
- You have a specific, realistic concern that fat transfer surgery can address.
- You are a non-smoker, or willing to stop for the advised period before and after surgery.
- You understand the recovery timeline and can arrange support at home.
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Benefits
Natural, proportionate result matched to your features
Techniques chosen to keep scars discreet and well-hidden
Personalised surgical plan, never a template procedure
Improved comfort, confidence and daily function
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The procedure
The procedure is performed in a modern, fully-equipped operation theatre with a qualified anaesthetist and trained surgical team. Markings are made with you standing, checked against pre-operative photographs and simulations. Tissue is handled with meticulous, layered technique, closure is tension-free, and dressings or garments are applied before you are shifted to recovery. The surgery is performed under general or spinal anesthesia so that you will be discharged home the next day after surgery.
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Anaesthesia
General or spinal anaesthesia, decided after pre-anaesthetic assessment.
Duration
Around 2 – 3 hours, depending on the extent of correction and additional touch-ups planned.
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Recovery timeline
- Day 0–2: rest, elevation, prescribed analgesia; mild swelling and bruising expected.
- Week 1: first review and dressing change; light indoor activity resumed.
- Week 2–4: return to desk work, gradual walking; garments or taping as advised.
- Week 6–12: exercise cleared in stages; swelling continues to settle.
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Risks and complications
All surgery carries risk. These may include bleeding, infection, delayed healing, altered sensation, asymmetry, unfavourable scarring, seroma, implant extrusion (where combined with augmentation) or the need for revision. Anaesthetic and thromboembolic risks are minimised through screening and protocol-based care. Each risk relevant to you is explained in detail during informed consent.
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Results
Early results are visible once swelling settles, with the final refined outcome typically at 3 to 6 months. Results are long-lasting when weight, skin care and general health remain stable.
Prof. (Dr.) Souvik Adhikari
MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery)
17+ years experience
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- Tummy Tuck
- Lipoabdominoplasty
- Arm Lift
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- Brazilian Butt Lift
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fat Transfer Surgery painful?
Discomfort is well controlled with a multimodal pain protocol. Most patients describe a tightness or soreness rather than sharp pain, easing significantly within the first week.
How much does Fat Transfer Surgery cost in Kolkata?
Cost depends on the extent of surgery, anaesthesia or consumables and hospital stay. A transparent fat transfer surgery price estimate in Kolkata is shared after your consultation, with no hidden charges.
When can I return to work?
Desk-based work is usually possible in 1 to 2 weeks. Physically demanding work and gym training resume in 4 to 6 weeks, on review.
Will the scars be visible?
Incisions are placed in natural creases or hidden zones wherever anatomically possible, and scar care is guided for up to a year. However, the scars of breast lift can be visible but will generally fade with time.
Do you treat patients traveling from outside Kolkata?
Yes. Patients from across West Bengal, India and abroad are treated, with video consultations and coordinated travel and stay planning.
Honest assessment, written estimate, no pressure to book.