Fat Grafting to Face; Use of the patient’s own fat to fill in areas that have lost volume due to aging (most commonly under the eyes and in the cheeks)
Fat grafting to the face is a popular procedure among patients who are seeking a more natural option for facial rejuvenation. In traditional fat transfer, fat is taken from another part of the body, such as the abdomen or thighs, and transplanted into areas of the face that have lost volume. Fat grafting also has added benefits, including body contouring in the donor area.
Dr. Lickstein offers two types of facial fat grafting:
Autologous fat transfer: Removing and re-injecting your own fat cells; this is often referred to as traditional or standard fat transfer. While this method does offer some level of precision, it does not allow for reliable predictability for how much fat will be retained long-term after injection.
Stem cell facelift: Using your own stem cells from your abdominal fat tissue; this is often called a regenerative or micro-fat transfer. This method results in more predictable retention of volume and longer lasting results than with autologous facial fat grafting alone. The stem cell facelift procedure can restore lost
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Fat transfer is also known as fat grafting, fat injections, and fat autografting. It is an innovative procedure that Dr. Bassin invented in the early 80’s. This procedure transfers fat from a selected area of your body to the face in order to rejuvenate your appearance. Many patients choose this procedure because it does not involve surgery. It also uses material from your own body so there is no risk of rejection or allergic reaction. The results are very natural because we use a smooth consistency of purified fat injectable. Fat transfer can be used to correct fine lines, wrinkles, nasolabial folds, and volume loss in the facial area. It can also be used for correcting scars on other areas of the body such as breast augmentation and breast reconstruction with your own tissue after mastectomy.
Fat grafting to the face is a relatively new and fascinating technique for restoring volume and decreasing wrinkles. The procedure has been used for many years in other parts of the body, but its use in the face was made popular by Dr. Coleman and others in the early 1990s.
Fat grafting has many advantages over manufactured facial fillers, such as collagen, Restylane and Juvederm. Because it is your own fat, there is no risk of allergic reaction or rejection. It is permanent rather than temporary and usually requires only one treatment to get a noticeable improvement. The procedure can be performed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis, with minimal discomfort and recovery time compared to other facial rejuvenation procedures. Because it is a natural product, it provides soft natural results that can last for years
Fat grafting can be used to add volume to the face, hands and other areas. Fat grafting is typically a 2-step process that involves removing fat from one area of the body (usually the thighs or abdomen) and injecting it into the face. Fat grafting can also be used for breast reconstruction following cancer surgery.
Face lift surgery is designed to help you look younger and more refreshed. This procedure involves removing excess skin and fat, tightening the underlying muscles, and re-draping the skin back over the face and neck. The goal is to create a smoother appearance of the face and neck. Recovery time after a face lift varies from patient to patient, but most people are able to return to work in two weeks.
Fat grafting has become a popular method for restoring lost volume to the face. It can also be used to fill in lines, wrinkles or scars. In this procedure, fat is removed from an area where it is not needed, such as the abdomen or thighs, processed and then injected into the treatment area on your face. Fat grafting results are not permanent, so follow-up treatments may be necessary.
You may choose to have one or both of these procedures done at once or at different times depending on your goals for surgery and your individual circumstances.
Fat grafting is a plastic surgery procedure to transfer fat from one part of the body to another. Fat grafting has been used for years in reconstructive surgery to restore volume to areas that have lost soft tissue. The fat is typically harvested from the abdomen, buttocks, hips or thighs using liposuction. The fat is then purified and injected into areas that need volume or for contouring purposes.
Dr. Yaremchuk uses fat grafting in the face most often in his Boston practice. Common areas where he uses fat grafting are the cheeks, periorbital area, lips and chin. He has also used it to camouflage facial scars.
Fat grafting is a procedure in which fat is removed from one part of the body through liposuction, purified and then injected into another part of the body. The fat that is used for injection comes from the patient’s own body. This procedure can be used for breast augmentation, hand rejuvenation, facial rejuvenation and facial contouring.
Fat grafting can be divided into two main categories: microfat grafting and macrofat grafting. The difference between these techniques is the diameter of the syringe that is needed to inject the harvested fat.
Macrofat is harvested using needles larger than 2mm in diameter. These larger needles are usually used for large volume procedures such as breast augmentation or buttock enhancement. Microfat is harvested using needles smaller than 2mm in diameter. In microfat grafting, only small amounts of fat need to be injected at any one time because too much fat would not survive if it was injected all at once; therefore, multiple sessions are often required to achieve optimal results. This technique requires more precision but results in less trauma to the tissues and higher survival rates of the transferred fats.
How Long Does Facial Fat Grafting Last?
Facial fat grafting procedures can last five or more years. The procedure involves transferring fat from one area of the body to the face. Fat transfer is a natural way to restore facial volume and add contour to the face.
The procedure is designed to remove unwanted fat from one area of the body and place it into the face where it is needed. It is a great way to restore volume and shape in patients who are experiencing age-related volume loss or want to improve their facial appearance without invasive surgery.
Fat grafting can be used as a stand-alone procedure or as part of another cosmetic treatment, such as facelift surgery.
How long does facial fat grafting last?
Facial fat grafting procedures are very effective in restoring volume and shape to the face. Patients can expect improvements in facial volume, contour and symmetry after the procedure.
While fat transfer procedures last for many years, there is no guarantee that all of the transferred fat will remain in its new position for an indefinite period of time.
The survival rate is approximately 60 percent when transferring fat from one site to another, meaning that a significant amount of the transferred fat may not last forever and may be reabsorbed by the body over time. However
Side effects are minimal, with the usual swelling and bruising that can last for up to 2 weeks. Patients should avoid strenuous activities for about 3 weeks. How long does facial fat grafting last? The results are permanent.
Due to the lack of studies, it is not possible to know how long facial fat grafting lasts in general.
There are several factors that determine how long the fat will last.
The first factor is the amount of fat that is injected into the face. The more fat that is injected, the longer it will last.
Another factor that affects how long the fat will last is the location where it was injected. If a large amount of fat was injected into an area of your face with a lot of movement (such as your lips or cheeks), some of the fat may be reabsorbed by your body over time due to muscle movement and other factors.
Finally, if you have any medical conditions such as autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus, rheumatoid arthritis) or connective tissue disorders (e.g., Marfan Syndrome), these conditions may affect how much fat you retain in your body after surgery.
The longevity of the results from facial fat grafting depends primarily on the condition of the skin and soft tissues of the recipient area. If you have oily, thick skin, for example, and the grafts are placed in a deep plane, then the results may last longer than if you have thin, dry skin and they are placed in a more superficial plane. Generally speaking, it is quite common to see results lasting 5-10 years with facial fat grafting.
Facial fat grafting is permanent and will last a lifetime. The reason for this is that the fat cells that are transferred to the face survive and live in the face permanently. If you were to lose weight, those fat cells would get smaller but they would not disappear. If you gained weight, those fat cells would get larger but not increase in number.
Facial fat grafting is a procedure that takes fat from part of your body and injects it into your face. This gets rid of wrinkles, creases, and other signs of aging. It also adds volume to the face, which can help you look healthier and more youthful.
The effects of facial fat grafting are long-lasting.
In a study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, researchers reviewed the outcomes of 30 patients who had undergone facial fat grafting to treat deep nasolabial folds (wrinkles in the nose and mouth area). On average, they found that the results lasted for at least 5 years after treatment. There weren’t any changes in the fullness or appearance of their faces after this time.
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What Are the Risks of Facial Fat Transfer?
The risks of facial fat transfer or fat grafting include:
Infection. The risk of infection after surgery is rare, but it can occur. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection.
Poor color matching to the surrounding skin. It may take several months for your skin to adjust to the new fat and absorb it. Your doctor may recommend that you massage the grafted area to help your skin absorb the fat. You may also need additional treatments to improve the color match in treated areas.
Scarring. When fat is injected as a liquid, scarring is less likely than when it’s grafted as a solid chunk of tissue. However, some scarring can occur if you have large amounts of fat injected into your face or if you have multiple treatment sessions over time.
Lumps and bumps (contour irregularities). With facial fat transfer, small lumps and uneven areas may form under your skin that feel different from the surrounding tissue. In most cases, these lumps aren’t visible and don’t require treatment. However, in some cases, such as when the lumps are large or numerous, they may be visible and noticeable to others.
Fatty tissue dying and being absorbed by your body (fat necrosis). Fat necrosis may occur
The risks associated with facial fat transfer are similar to those of other surgical procedures. Allergic reactions, infection and bleeding can occur. The most common side effects or risks include:
Anesthesia risk
Bleeding (hematoma)
Fluid accumulation
Infection
Pain, which may persist
Poor color matching of skin
Poor wound healing
Possibility of revision surgery
Scarring
Dr. Zuckerman has performed more facial fat transfer procedures than any other surgeon in New York. He has taught facial fat grafting techniques to hundreds of plastic surgeons from around the world. He is a pioneer and expert in this field, and he is able to minimize the risks of facial fat transfer by performing meticulous techniques. Facial fat grafting is a very safe procedure when performed by a skilled surgeon.
The main risks of facial fat grafting are slight asymmetry and lumpiness that may occur after the surgery. Sculptra® injections can be used to treat these risks if they occur. Most patients are very pleased with the results of facial fat grafting, and it lasts for many years.
Risks include infection, allergic reaction, poor wound healing, and swelling or bruising. There is also a small chance that your body will not accept the transferred fat.
In rare cases, the doctor may inject too much fat into your body. This can be life-threatening. Too much injected fat can cause clots to form or travel to other parts of your body, such as your lungs. It can also block capillaries (tiny blood vessels).
Some people have lumps and bumps after surgery. These usually go away within 3 to 6 months after facial fat transfer. If they don’t, you may need another procedure to remove them.
Facial fat transfer is a procedure that uses liposuction to remove fat from other parts of the body and then injects it into the face. It is a form of autologous fat transfer (using one’s own tissues). This procedure can be performed on its own or in combination with other cosmetic procedures, such as facelifts. Facial fat transfer plumps sunken cheeks and smoothes out creases and wrinkles.
The results of fat transfer tend to be longer lasting compared to other fillers, which are usually made from synthetic materials. However, not all the injected fat survives the process; only about 50% of injected fat will survive in your face. In some cases, your body may reabsorb the fat transferred during the procedure.
Risks for facial fat transfer include:
Allergic reaction to anesthesia
Asymmetry
Infection
Lumpiness or irregularities of skin surface
Numbness
Skin discoloration
I have had over 100 fat transfers to the face. I have never had a pt who did not like the result. The chance of infection is less than 1%. The chance of swelling is about 5% and will resolve in about 2-4 weeks. The most common problem is that the fat does not survive in all areas. You need to understand this before you do the procedure. The results can take up to 3 months to fully evolve. If you are not satisfied at this point, then you may want to consider another procedure such as cheek implants or a facelift.
Fat grafting is a popular, minimally invasive cosmetic surgery procedure. It may be used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, as well as create fuller lips and cheeks.
As fat grafting may seem relatively simple, it is important to remember that it is still a surgical procedure, so there are some risks to consider.
Scarring
Not everyone will experience scarring after fat grafting surgery. However, some patients may develop mild scarring at the site of the injection itself or at the incision site where fat is harvested from the patient’s body.
Infection
Infection can occur in any surgical procedure, including fat grafting. Patients should take extra care to follow their post-operative instructions for wound care to avoid infections.
Reabsorption by body
Not all of the grafted fat will stay in place after surgery. Some of it may be reabsorbed by the body over time, which means that results will not last quite as long as anticipated. Injections can be performed again later on to address this issue.