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Suck now, plump later: People are 'fat banking' for future plastic surgery — but it's risky

New York Post·Reda Wigle·6 months ago
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Body bank.

Cosmetic surgeons are increasingly fielding requests for “fat banking,” with patients planning for the future with a literal pound of flesh.

“Fat banking is the process of removing a patient’s own fat, typically through liposuction, and then freezing and storing it for potential use in future cosmetic procedures,” Dr. Claudia Kim , board-certified cosmetic surgeon and Chief Medical Officer of New Look New Life , told The Post.

According to Kim, fat banking appeals to patients who want to avoid additional harvesting when planning ahead for touch-ups or other cosmetic surgeries — but, she warns, it’s not without risks.

Fat banking appeals to patients who want to avoid additional harvesting when planning ahead for touch-ups or other procedures.…

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