Fat transfer to the legs

Your own fat, enriched with stem cells, placed in layers to fill hollows, soften bow-leg contours and restore volume where the leg has lost it.

At a glance

The essentials

For contour gaps on the inner leg, hollows after weight loss or previous liposuction, and for patients who prefer their own tissue to an implant.

Donor site

Abdomen, flanks or thighs

Anaesthesia

General

Duration

1.5–2.5 hours

Hospital

Day case or 1 night

Istanbul

5–7 nights

Retention

Typically 60–70% of the transferred volume

Technique

How it works

Harvest gently

Fat is taken with low-pressure cannulas to keep cells alive.

Enrich

The graft is concentrated to increase the proportion of regenerative cells.

Place in layers

Small amounts in many tunnels, so every drop has a blood supply.

Recovery

What recovery looks like

Risks

Risks, plainly

Every operation carries risk. These are the ones that matter for this procedure, and we discuss each with you before you decide:

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Not answered here? Message us and a coordinator will reply within one working day.

Is the result permanent?

The fat that survives the first three months is permanent, subject to weight change.

Can I combine it with liposuction?

Very often — the fat removed elsewhere is used to shape the legs.

Is there enough fat on me?

Slim patients usually still have a suitable donor site; we assess this in consultation.

Is this the right procedure for you?

Prof. Karacalar will tell you honestly — including if the answer is no surgery at all.

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Lipoedema & leg aesthetic clinic in Istanbul, led by Prof. Dr. Ahmet Karacalar — Professor of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery.

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Surgery carries risks and results differ from person to person. Content on this site is general information, not medical advice. Please seek an independent opinion before deciding on any procedure.