Lipofilling
What is Facial Fat Grafting?
A plethora of facial rejuvenation methods are available today. The wide range of options, from non-surgical treatments and creams to invasive facelift operations, might be daunting initially.
One relatively less common option, facial fat grafting, has grown in popularity in recent years. This novel procedure allows you to restore volume to your face and enjoy a more youthful and refreshed appearance. Now available at select AirSculpt® locations, this procedure offers the dual benefits of permanent fat removal and delicate facial fat injections. This post will explore everything you need to know about this treatment's steps, pros and cons, and recovery process and introduce you to AirSculpt® Lift, a next-generation facial rejuvenation method.
What is Facial Fat Grafting?
Facial fat grafting, also called an autologous fat transfer or fat injection, is a cosmetic treatment in which fat cells are harvested from one portion of the body and injected into the face to enhance volume and restore lost facial contours. It is a versatile treatment method that can treat wrinkles, hollowed cheeks, sunken eyes, and thin lips, among other issues.
Unlike dermal fillers, which are transitory and require routine touch-up procedures, face fat grafting yields long-term effects. The process includes three steps to harvest, process, and inject the fat into the face.
Who is a Good Candidate for Facial Fat Grafting?
A broad spectrum of people who want to appear younger can benefit from facial fat grafting. Candidates for this surgery are usually in good general health, have reasonable expectations, and want to address issues like volume loss, wrinkles, sunken areas, deep lines, or facial asymmetry.
A trained plastic surgeon will examine you during a consultation to determine if dermal filler fat injections are your best option.
Areas Facial Fat Injections Can Treat
With AirSculpt®, you can transfer fat to the following areas:
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Smile Lines
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Marionette Lines
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Lips
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Temples
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Cheekbones
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Jawline/Chin
Recovery After a Fat Transfer to the Face
One of the benefits of facial fat grafting is that it is a minimally invasive surgery with a short recovery period. Recovery may be more involved than traditional fillers like hyaluronic acid, but it is still far simpler than a fully invasive facelift. Some swelling and bruising in the treatment region are expected after the treatment, but these side effects usually go away within a week or two.
Pain and discomfort are typically modest and, if required, can be treated with prescription medication. Most people may return to work within a couple of days. However, excessive exercise should be avoided for a few weeks. Patients should also refrain from putting ice on their faces, as this can disrupt the natural healing process.
The Benefits of Facial Fat Grafting
Facial fat grafting has several advantages, making it an exciting alternative for those looking for a dramatic rejuvenation. First and most importantly, it uses your body's natural fat, removing the possibility of allergic reactions or rejection. This also implies that the results are more natural-looking and can blend in with your current face characteristics. You can also slim down one or more areas of the body during the fat removal step if desired to achieve a more significant change.
Furthermore, facial fat injections produce long-term benefits. The transplanted fat cells can live and thrive in their new location, resulting in long-term volume restoration. Because the technique uses your own fat, it can improve your skin's general texture and quality.
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Lasting Results: Unlike soft tissue fillers that need frequent touch-ups after as little as one year, facial fat transfer results are long-lasting.
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Fat Loss: You'll enjoy a slimmer look in the treated area where you choose to harvest fat, along with a youthful facial profile.
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Precision: The AirSculpt® Lift can inject just the right amount of your body fat to deliver a symmetric, natural facial appearance.
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All-Natural: There is no risk of hypersensitivity reactions that can occur with other fillers because the AirSculpt® Lift uses your fat cells.
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Improved Skin Quality: Because fat is living tissue, it provides rejuvenation by improving tissue quality, not just by changing appearance.
Dermal Filler Fat Injection Before and After Examples
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As you can see in these before and after fat transfer before and after photos, each patient achieved a dramatic change within a few days of their treatments. Their procedures were performed with the AirSculpt® fat transfer technique, which allows surgeons to precisely and gently harvest material in a way that preserves high-quality material, allowing for the best possible results.
The AirSculpt® Lift: The Optimal Facial Fat Grafting Procedure
AirSculpt® technology allows surgeons to delicately remove excess fat from a donor region while causing minimum disturbance to neighboring tissues. Compared to standard liposuction treatments, this produces less trauma, faster recovery, and less downtime. Due to the device's mechanical movement, as directed by the proprietary handpiece, fat cells undergo minimal shearing, improving their viability for a fat transfer procedure.
The fat cells are then processed for injection, assuring the highest quality material is used.
Aside from the benefits of AirSculpt® technology, AirSculpt® Lift has several additional features that distinguish it from typical face fat grafting treatments.
Precision and Customization
The surgeon has exact control over the quantity of fat removed and injected with AirSculpt® Lift. The process can be customized to target particular areas of concern, resulting in a personalized solution. For example, the AirSculpt® Lift can be tailored to your specific cosmetic objectives, whether to enhance your cheeks, revitalize your lips, or fill deep creases and wrinkles.
Minimally Invasive
The AirSculpt® Lift is a minimally invasive technique that does not require extensive incisions or general anesthesia. Instead, it employs an exclusive cannula designed to extract fat cell-by-cell precisely. Compared to standard surgical approaches, this results in less scarring and a faster recovery. The procedure's delicate nature also lowers the chance of side effects and offers a more relaxing experience for the patient. Although it will not provide the same extent of tightening as a facelift, this much less invasive option does deliver a notable lifting effect.
Long-Term Outcomes
Compared to previous traditional liposuction-based fat grafting approaches, the fat cells injected during the process are more likely to survive and establish a blood supply. This is thanks to the gentle nature of our fat removal technology and the careful processing step after harvesting. The AirSculpt® Lift provides lasting results by leveraging the body's natural fat, including stem cells and their rejuvenating qualities. You'll reap the operation's advantages for years without needing touch-ups or repeat procedures.
Safety and Expertise
AirSculpt® Lift is performed by highly trained and experienced plastic surgeons with a specific eye for artistic detail. The treatment is performed in luxurious facilities designed to provide unmatched safety and care. All AirSculpt® treatments are done with patients awake under local anesthesia, which further reduces the risks of going under general anesthesia.
Experience the Future of Facial Fat Grafting
To learn more about facial fat transfers, book a free consultation with the body sculpting experts at one of the 20+ AirSculpt® locations worldwide. Please note that not all offices may offer the treatment at this time.
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