Fat transfer is a procedure that takes
fat from one area of the body and transplants it to another.
The goal is to fill in a wrinkle, crease, or a depression caused
by trauma, surgery, aging, or acne. It can also be used to enhance
facial features, such as making the lips or cheeks fuller, or
filling in the groove under the eyes. It is a popular alternative
to other filler substances, such as collagen, Restylane, and
Perlane. This procedure can be done at any age.
Procedure Description
A gentle liposuction technique is used to obtain the fat from
the donor site, usually the abdomen, hips, or thighs. The
fat is immediately spun down to remove any excess fluid. The
fat is re-implanted into the desired area through a small
incision, using a tiny cannula (tube). The incision is barely
noticeable after healing. This procedure is done in the office,
under local anesthesia. Patients usually return to normal
activities in 3-5 days, although swelling can last for several
weeks.
Additional Information
Because the transplanted fat cells do not all survive, touch
ups may be needed in a few months.
Concurrent Procedures
Fat transplantation can be performed with any of the facial
cosmetic procedures, such as a face
lift, or midface
lift, brow
lift, eyelid
lift, and laser
resurfacing.
About Faces Cosmetic Surgery is located
in Tucson, Arizona. Our facility is renowned for its state
of the art cosmetic
surgery and reconstructive
surgery procedures. For more information on fat transfer
or to schedule a consultation, please contact
us.
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