Fat Grafting, Why is it Trending?
As we age, facial fat declines, contributing to hollow cheeks, sunken eyes, deep wrinkles and a loss of our youthful radiance. But did you know that your own body could be the answer to your facial aging woes? Fat grafting offers a safe and long-lasting solution to these concerns.
How Does it Work?
Fat grafting takes fat from one area of your body, such as the abdomen, thighs or buttocks, and transfers it to another area of the body. During liposuction, fat is harvested and then purified before being carefully injected into targeted areas of the face to restore volume, smooth wrinkles and enhance contours.
Benefits
Facial fat grafting is popular because the results are natural; using your own fat means the results will look and feel real in comparison to synthetic fillers. Another perk is that unlike temporary dermal fillers, some of the transferred fat synthesizes into the surrounding tissue. This means that results can last for years, rather than months, or even be permanent!
The benefits don’t stop there. In addition to enhancing the face, it can slim and contour the donor area, offering a body sculpting benefit. This procedure is completely customizable too; it can be used to target the cheeks, under-eye hollows, nasolabial folds, temples and even the jawline.
Those who want to restore volume due to aging, smooth deep wrinkles, improve symmetry, enhance facial contours and avoid synthetic injectables are all good candidates for fat grafting. The 2 requirements are that they have sufficient fat in a donor area and be in good overall health.
Recovery Time
Facial fat grafting is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of the treatment. Mild swelling and bruising are common following treatment, but should subside within 1-2 weeks. Most patients return to normal activities within a few days. Initial results are visible after swelling resolves, with final results becoming apparent as the fat integrates into the tissue over a few months.
Facial fat grafting is a versatile and natural solution for facial rejuvenation. Whether you’re looking to address age-related changes or refine your facial features, fat grafting offers a personalized and long-lasting approach to looking and feeling your best.
Contact us today if you are interested in a fat grafting procedure.