Facial fat grafting is a surgical method for volume and rejuvenation, in which fat is removed from an area of the body such as the abdomen, flanks, and thighs, and after preparation, it is injected into the required areas.
Facial fat grafting effectively solves the problem of volume loss caused by aging. Even if you are young but dissatisfied with the 3D contour, bulge and shape of your specific facial structures such as cheeks, forehead and chin, facial fat grafting can be beneficial for you.
How long does injected fat last?
Facial fat grafting is a type of permanent filler. Of course, it is important to know that the durability of injected fat is not the same for everyone. Depending on the amount of fat injected, some of this transplanted fat may be lost.
It is not known how much of the injected fat remains forever, but the point that makes fat injection very popular is that any amount of this fat that remains after 2 months remains for years and has permanent durability. Simultaneous injection of platelet-rich plasma or PRP, which is harvested and prepared from your own blood, improves fat retention.
From which area is fat removed?
Fat can be removed from any part of the body that has enough subcutaneous fat, but most dermatologists and beauty experts extract fat from the abdomen, flanks, knees, and thighs. Of course, due to the better durability of thigh fat, I prefer to use thigh fat.
For which part of the body can the extracted fat be injected?
I inject fat mostly for face, back of hand and genital area. Regarding the injection of fat into the breasts, due to the problems that will arise in the future to investigate cases of suspected breast malignancy, I do not perform injections into the breast.
Is fat injection done only in one step?
Depending on how long the fat remains after 2 months of injection, some people may need 2-3 sessions.
Does fat grafting require anesthesia?
Fat grafting is performed with local anesthesia in the clinic.
What is the complication of fat injection?
Considering that your own body fat is used in fat grafting, the possibility of infection and dangerous complications is very rare.
Regarding pre- and post-operative care, refer to the section (pre- and post-operative care)
