LOS ANGELES FACIAL FAT TRANSFER
A gaunt, severe face is one of the more obvious signs of facial aging. This can make a person appear constantly angry, sad, or worn out, leading to numerous misunderstandings. As we age, tissue from the underlying facial fat layer disappears. With this loss of tissue comes a loss of facial volume. This makes the bones of the face appear harsh, with more severe features.
Facial fat transfer is a method of filling in and adding volume to the hollow areas of the face for vitality and improved balance. Moein Surgical Arts can help you achieve a refreshed, younger look with this procedure.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Fat grafting uses the fat cells from your own body to restore facial volume. This makes it an autologous procedure, which means you are donating to yourself. Because autologous procedures do not use foreign substances (but rather rely on substances from the patient’s body), they are much less likely to result in allergic reactions. Fat cells also make the results look and feel quite natural.
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WHAT CAN IT TREAT?
THE PROCEDURE
LIPOSUCTION
The procedure can require around two to four hours to complete. To harvest fat cells for the fat grafting procedure, your surgeon will need to perform liposuction. Liposuction is a method of reducing an area in volume by suctioning out fat cells. Areas that can be targeted with this procedure include the abdomen, back, thighs, and arms.
During liposuction, local anesthesia is typically used. A cannula is inserted into the target region. This tool is a tube with a sharp end that’s meant to dislodge and break apart stubborn fatty deposits. Once this has occurred, the fat cells are suctioned out of the body through the tube.
PURIFICATION
After the fat cells have been harvested, they must be purified; this is the best way to get the healthiest donor cells possible. This process involves removing unnecessary fluids and damaged and dead cells. Once the process is complete, the healthiest fat cells are left for injection.
INJECTION & FAT TRANSFER
Injections will be made at various tissue depths in order to ensure even results. The injection process is quite precise and requires a fair amount of skill. Taking one’s time is the best way to ensure that the fat cells survive in their new locations since they must be able to connect to the blood supply. Many fat cells will not survive regardless, and these are instead absorbed harmlessly by the body.
RECOVERY
Once your facial fat grafting procedure is complete, you’ll need to experience a recovery period. This will include a degree of bruising and swelling (to be controlled with cold compresses). You’ll need to take around two weeks off of work. Treat your face and body with care during this time in order to make sure that your transferred fat cells connect to the blood supply properly.
Dr. Moein can explain more about facial fat grafting and transfer, including liposuction and fat cell harvesting, during your consultation at our office. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation.