Size of the Forearms Enhanced by Coleman Fat Grafting
Undersurface of forearm before (a,c) and 20 months after (b,d) one session of Coleman fat grafting
Back of forearm and hands before (above) & 20 months after (below) one session of Coleman fat grafting.
Whether forearms are small from birth defects, have missing areas as result of scarring from an accident, or have not grown enough despite a bodybuilder’s efforts, there are alternatives. One of the alternatives is structural fat grafting.
A 36 year old amateur bodybuilder presented frustrated because his forearms had not developed as well as the rest of his body after years of trying.
For this patient a thin layer was placed under the skin over a large portion of the forearm and back of the hand. In addition, some of the fat was used to sculpt the appearance of the forearm by filling in areas which the patient felt were especially deficient. A total of 201 ml of refined fat was placed in the right forearm and 192 ml on the left. In addition 29 ml was placed over the back of each hand (30 ml is an ounce). For safety reasons, no fat was infiltrated deeply into the muscles or around the muscles.The patient returned 20 months after the procedure, thrilled with the results, but desiring more volume still. He has obviously continued to exercise, but he feels that most of the change is from the fat grafting. Of particular note, he is surprisingly more vascular in appearance despite the superficial placement of the fat.
March 12th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
It’s great that you can correct a forearm deformity with fat grafting. I was in an car accident four years ago. During my reconstruction surgeries, the plastic surgeons removed part of my forearm to cover the injured area. This has left me with a noticeable defect in my forearm, depressed and the skin is darker. Could you apply this technique to my problem?
March 12th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Chuck,
Fat grafting is potentially a solution for you. Injected fat graft can fill in depressed areas and can help lighten dark pigmentation. Depending on how the donor site in your forearm was closed after your procedures, you will definitely have some scarring present, which may limit the amount of improvement possible. After examining you in person, I will be better able to advise you. Please call Renee in our office and she can help you more.
July 31st, 2011 at 5:51 pm
How much roughly does it cost to increase my forearms? I have arms that are the size of my 13 year old daughter. I have tried everything and would love to have a normal size forearm…
August 1st, 2011 at 12:42 pm
Henry,
The price varies depending on your condition and goals, but I would say a minimum of $7,000, and potentially much more.
Please call Renee in our office (212) 571 5200 and you can discuss your situation with her.
November 24th, 2011 at 9:12 am
So is the wrist area enhanced also by this procedure? I have really skinny wrists and forearms and want to know if this can be used to enhance both the wrists and forearms, thanks.
November 30th, 2011 at 6:15 pm
Justin,
The wrist area can be included, and often is included with the procedure. The man depicted here had his wrists done along with his forearm.
January 7th, 2012 at 4:32 am
Also the initial part where the fat is removed, will it be replaced again? I mean if it is taken initially from the abdomen area and transferred to the forearms will there be a gap in the abdomen area?
January 9th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Justin,
The fat is harvested from wherever there is fat on the body…like a gentle liposuction. The fat can return to the area of harvesting if you gain weight, but usually does not.