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. zinkevych – stock.adobe.com Where does banked fat come from — and where does it go? Typically, patients build up their banks with fat harvested from the abdomen, flanks, thighs or hips.…