title: Fat Harvest Using a Closed-Suction Drain.
abstract: We propose a safe, simple, and novel method to harvest fat using a standard liposuction cannula and a Redivac or alternative closed-suction drain. The authors have used this technique for both 'dry' and 'wet' liposuction. This technique is both easy to perform and cost-effective whilst providing both a silent and relatively atraumatic fat harvest. The lower negative pressure compared with traditional harvesting systems likely preserves fat integrity for lipofilling. This method maximises resources already held within a hospital environment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: Kavit
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Amin
authors.forename: Roxanna
authors.lastname: Zakeri
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: Roxana
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Zakeri
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mallucci
keywords: Adipose tissue; Liposuction; Suction