What is fat pad reconstruction?

Fat pad reconstruction rebuilds the natural cushion under the ball of the foot when it has thinned or slipped, restoring protection over the metatarsal bones. At EDFC it is performed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah to relieve intractable pressure ulcers.

Why does a lost fat pad cause ulcers?

The forefoot pad absorbs large forces with each step. When it is lost or displaced, the bones press directly on thin skin, causing ulcers that resist dressings and insoles until the cushion is restored.

How is fat pad reconstruction different from fat grafting?

Fat grafting is one method used within fat pad reconstruction. Reconstruction is the broader aim of restoring the cushion, which may combine fat grafting, repositioning tissue, and sometimes bone surgery to share the load.

Is fat pad reconstruction a major operation?

It ranges from minimally invasive fat grafting to more involved tissue procedures, depending on the damage. Your surgeon chooses the least invasive method likely to restore lasting cushioning.

Will the reconstructed pad last?

Some grafted volume can be reabsorbed, so protective footwear and offloading are important, and top up procedures are possible. Combining reconstruction with offloading gives the most durable result.

How much does fat pad reconstruction cost in India?

Cost depends on the method and any combined surgery. EDFC explains all charges before proceeding. Contact the clinic for an estimate specific to your case.

Fat Pad Reconstruction

Rebuilds the shock-absorbing pad under the ball of the foot to stop intractable ulcers, in India.

Fat pad reconstruction for the diabetic foot in India rebuilds the natural shock-absorbing cushion under the ball of the foot when it has thinned, atrophied or slipped out of place, restoring protection over the metatarsal heads to relieve ulcers that keep returning there. At Elegance Diabetic Foot & Ulcer Clinic (EDFC) it is performed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.S., M.Ch., a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon with 22+ years of experience) in Surat, Gujarat and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.

Why Fat Pad Reconstruction Matters

The pad under the ball of the foot absorbs huge forces with every step. When it is lost or displaced, the metatarsal bones press directly on thin skin, causing ulcers that resist every dressing and insole. Rebuilding the pad restores the natural buffer between bone and skin.

What Fat Pad Reconstruction Involves

Assessing the pad and pressure with pressure mapping.
Restoring volume with fat grafting or tissue techniques.
Repositioning a displaced pad where possible.
Sometimes combined with a metatarsal osteotomy to share the load.
Offloading and footwear to protect the result.

Who Benefits from Fat Pad Reconstruction

People with intractable ulcers under the ball of the foot.
Those with a thinned or displaced forefoot fat pad.
Patients whose ulcer resists dressings and insoles.
Anyone needing to restore natural cushioning.

Why Choose EDFC and Dr. Ashutosh Shah

EDFC is India’s first chain of clinics dedicated to diabetic foot care, and fat pad reconstruction here treats the cause of a stubborn ulcer, not just the surface. It works alongside heel cushion restoration for the back of the foot.

What to Expect

Recovery includes protected offloading while the reconstruction settles. Restoring the cushion gives a stubborn forefoot ulcer a genuine chance to heal and stay closed, supported by the right footwear.

Book a Fat Pad Reconstruction Consultation

Restore the cushion under a stubborn ulcer. Message us on WhatsApp (+91 83205 00350) or book a consultation with Dr. Shah in Surat or Vizianagaram.

This page is educational and does not replace an in-person diagnosis. Results vary between patients. Please have any recurrent foot ulcer assessed by a qualified specialist.

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