What is foot fat grafting?

Foot fat grafting is a minimally invasive procedure that injects your own fat into thinned areas of the sole to restore cushioning over bony pressure points. At EDFC it is performed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah to relieve and prevent pressure ulcers.

How does fat grafting prevent ulcers?

The sole's natural fat pads cushion the bones when you walk. When they thin, bone presses close to the skin and causes ulcers. Replacing the lost fat softens the pressure point and protects the overlying skin.

Where does the grafted fat come from?

The fat is gently taken from your own body, usually the abdomen or thigh, then prepared and injected into the foot. Because it is your own tissue, there is no risk of rejection.

Is fat grafting a major operation?

No. It is a minimally invasive procedure, often done through small openings. Recovery is usually quick, with offloading to protect the foot while the grafted fat settles.

Does all the grafted fat last?

Some of the grafted fat is naturally reabsorbed over the first weeks, so the final cushioning is less than the amount injected. Top up sessions can be done if more padding is needed.

How much does foot fat grafting cost in India?

Cost depends on the number of areas treated and any repeat sessions. EDFC explains all charges before proceeding. Contact the clinic for an estimate specific to your case.

Foot Fat Grafting

Uses your own fat to re-cushion worn areas of the sole and relieve pressure ulcers, in India.

Foot fat grafting for the diabetic foot in India is a minimally invasive procedure that injects your own fat into areas of the sole where the natural cushioning has thinned, restoring padding over bony pressure points to relieve and prevent ulcers. At Elegance Diabetic Foot & Ulcer Clinic (EDFC) it is performed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.S., M.Ch., 22+ years) in Surat, Gujarat and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.

Why Fat Grafting Helps the Foot

The sole has natural fat pads that cushion the bones as you walk. Over years, and with diabetes and deformity, these pads thin, leaving bone pressing close to the skin and causing repeated ulcers. Replacing that lost cushioning with your own fat softens the pressure point and protects the skin.

What Foot Fat Grafting Involves

Mapping the high-pressure areas with foot pressure mapping.
Gently taking fat from your abdomen or thigh.
Preparing and injecting it into the thinned areas of the sole.
Restoring cushioning over the bony pressure points.
Protecting the foot with offloading while it settles.

Who Benefits from Foot Fat Grafting

People with recurring ulcers over a bony spot on the sole.
Those whose fat pads have thinned under the ball or heel.
Patients wanting a minimally invasive cushioning option.
Anyone combining it with footwear and offloading.

Why Choose EDFC and Dr. Ashutosh Shah

EDFC is India’s first chain of clinics dedicated to diabetic foot care, and fat restoration here is used to protect the skin where cushioning is lost. It complements fat pad reconstruction and heel cushion restoration.

What to Expect

The procedure is minimally invasive, and some of the grafted fat settles over the first weeks. Proper footwear and offloading protect the result, and top up sessions are possible if needed.

Book a Fat Grafting Consultation

Re-cushion a worn, ulcer-prone sole. 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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