Facial fat grafting is an innovative facial rejuvenation technique that helps reverse the signs of ageing, providing a more youthful appearance. This will restore lost facial volume resulting from the ageing process. The loss of body fat in the face generally makes a person look older. Inserting fat into the face can make a person appear more vibrant and youthful.
By analysing the pattern of facial ageing in a three-dimensional fashion, a qualified facial plastic surgeon can restore fat to areas of the face where volume has been lost. Facial fat transfer can be performed around the entire face and temples or to only specific areas.
Facial fat grafting can be used to enhance the results of facelifts or performed as a standalone procedure with no incisions.
Fat transfer to face procedure
Facial fat grafting involves several steps. The procedure involves:
- Fat will be harvested from the donor area using liposuction
- The harvested fat is then purified
- The purified fat is injected back into the areas of the face which are being treated.
Throughout the procedure, patients will receive a local anaesthetic, minimising any pain and discomfort.
Post Surgery
After the facial fat grafting, you may experience headaches or nausea as a result of the local anaesthetic. You may experience some swelling and bruising, which will typically subside within a few days. Our surgeons can give appropriate medication for pain management following the procedure. You will notice the results of this procedure immediately after the swelling has subsided. You will have a natural-looking face with additional volume, resulting in a more youthful appearance. The procedure will also help reduce wrinkles, frown lines, skin depressions, and scars.
Difference between facial fat grafting and injectables
While facial fat grafting is an effective method for increasing facial volume, it is not the only procedure that achieves these results. Facial fat grafting is often compared to facial injections such as dermal fillers. The main differences between facial fat grafting and cosmetic injectables include:
- Cosmetic injectables use a foreign material. When a patient does not want to introduce a foreign material into their body, fat grafting is often the more suitable option.
- As cosmetic injectables use foreign materials, there is a higher chance of allergic reactions. Individuals with pre-existing allergies to the injectable ingredients are not suitable for the procedure and should opt for a fat transfer instead.
- Fat grafting offers a more indefinite result, while the results of cosmetic injectables will eventually fade, and multiple treatments will be required.
- Fat grafting is a more extensive process, as fat must be harvested and then injected. Unlike injectables, facial fat grafting also involves a local anaesthetic.
Before making a final decision between fat grafting and injectables, be sure to discuss your goals and desired outcomes with your surgeon to achieve the best possible result.
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