In this procedure, fat is taken from areas of abundance and placed into areas of need. With fat transfer, the face can be rejuvenated by the correction of age related fat loss. The whole face can be thus rejuvenated. It has been recently discovered that the stem cells in the injected fat impact a secondary age reversing effect on the treated areas. Transformations that are comparable to face-lift procedures can be achieved. The disadvantage of the procedure result from the unpredictable nature of the natural fat resorption that takes place. Because of this, there might be a need for frequent touch up procedures to compensate for the fat resorption and asymmetry that could result. Large body areas could be addressed. For instance fat injection can be used to rehabilitate the buttock areas in patients desiring more shape to that area. Injection of fats for the purpose of breast augmentation is a procedure that is currently not approved because of the inherent possibility of obscuring the readings of mammograms in the detection of breast cancer. Consult Dr Umar, to determine if fat transfer is an ideal procedure for you.
Aka: Autologous fat transplantation micro-lipo-injection
Fat transfer, also called autologous fat transfer or micro-lipo-injection, plumps up facial features with a patient’s own fat to smoothen wrinkles and is a popular alternative to other wrinkle treatments. Fat is retrieved from your bulges and injected into the wrinkles and facial lines. Fat transfer to the face is a safe, natural, non-allergenic procedure designed to re-contour your face and provide definition to your cheeks and chin. It can also be used to correct facial deformities.
This is a safe surgery, where fat is taken from abdomen, thighs, or buttocks then inserted into areas that need plumping. A fat transplant is as simple as it sounds, and you will back to completely normal within a few days. Because the fat you will be used is in fact yours there is no chance of any patient encountering an allergic reaction.
Fat transfer is beneficial because the fat transferred to the face can last as long as three years. Fat transfer can also be very cost effective when combined with another procedure, and with fat transfer there is no chance of an allergic reaction. This is because since fat transfer uses your own fat cells, you can never have an allergic reaction. With fat transfer, the doctor can liposuction fat from your thighs and transfer a portion of it to any area of your body. Re-injected fat lasts longer in larger areas of non-movement, so it is very successful for the correction of sunken cheeks. Fat transfer can also correct atrophic aging of the hands, as well as post-surgical and post-traumatic defects. It can also be used to enhance the fullness of the buttock areas.
Results could last 1-3 years after treatment depending on the area.