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It is no secret to anyone that as the years go by, our bodies change, and with it the passage of time is reflected on our face as well.
Today there are many techniques that help rejuvenate the face, as well as infiltrations of hyaluronic acid to eliminate wrinkles and furrows, which helps to add volume to the areas where it has been lost. Other somewhat larger procedures such as the face lift or facelift that is responsible for eliminating flaccidity and provides smoothness to the face and neck.
There is also a technique widely used in plastic surgery which is fat transfer. As its name indicates, it consists of extracting fat from certain areas of the body through a small cannula, which is treated and then grafted into the area where volume is needed.
What results can be expected from fat transfer as a facial filler?
In terms of durability, compared to hyaluronic acid, fat transfer effectively lasts much longer than these injections.
It should be noted that each patient can react differently, but in general, placing fat in wrinkles as a facial filler usually prolongs its result for years before it needs to be retouched again. Compared to the 3-6 months that hyaluronic acid needs to be retouched we can see a great advantage.
Benefits of fat grafting by lipotransfer as a facial filler
- Restores the volume of the face
- Can be used to increase cheekbones
- Very long-lasting results (can last for years)
- Texture and skin tone improves
- Reduces risks and side effects
Complications and risks of facial fat transfer
Fat transfer or its use as a facial filler, is relatively free of side effects, since it is the patient’s own fat.
The procedure can leave some bruising due to the extraction cannula but nothing serious that after a few days can disappear.
