How can fat help you achieve a younger-looking face?
By now we are all aware of the fact that ageing doesn't forget or forgive anyone. After the 20s, our collagen and elastin levels start to decrease, and the skin becomes looser. Hence, we lose volume in our faces. This volume loss results in sunken temples, under-eye and cheek hollowing, deeper frown and smile lines, thinner lips, and a smaller chin. Fortunately, taking over the remarkable effect of serums and creams, fat (or dermal fibroblasts) are the ones that hold the key to ageless beauty.
With the continued and prevalent application of fat grafting in plastic surgery, many studies have focused on various factors to improve the maintenance of the fat graft volume, such as platelet-rich plasma, adipose-derived stromal/stem cells, and the stromal vascular fraction (SVF). As one of the best plastic surgeons in London, and highly qualified in fat transfer surgery, we asked Dr Rozina Ali for some insights regarding facial fat transfer and its incredible benefits to the skin.
What is the autologous fat transfer for facial rejuvenation and how does it work?
Fat transfer or fat grafting is a surgical technique where the harvested adipose tissue is injected into various compartments underneath the skin. The autologous term refers to the procedure where the source of fat is the same person on whom it is to be used.
The harvested fat from different parts of your body is purified and used to enhance the volume, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and restore the fullness of the facial tissues that are lost with ageing.
If you want to know more about this procedure, head to our blog to read Everything you need to know about fat transfer.
Benefits of fat transfer to the face
Two problems fixed at once
One of the most excellent benefits of fat transfer is that you get the benefit of two procedures in one. Fat is removed from a part of your body where you don’t want it, and you gain volume, definition and improved skin appearance in an area where you very definitely do want it.
Natural, younger-looking results
We cannot escape the effects of natural ageing, but with the help of facial fat grafting to the face, you can fight back and reclaim a youthful appearance. The collected fat will then be purified and strategically injected into your face using a fine needle, enhancing your natural contours and filling in displeasing facial creases.
Regarding safety and risks, which is a huge concern for many people when looking into plastic surgery, there is little to no chance of infection and no risk of an adverse immune system response or rejection.
Long-lasting results
Depending on the body area or facial area treated with fat transfer, it is usually possible to achieve a substantial and persistent long-term correction.
Another significant benefit of analogous facial fat transfer to the face is the recovery period. It is true that both donor and recipient sites may bruise and swell for a few days, but you will be able to go back to your daily routine the same day as your treatment.
It’s important to understand what results from you can realistically expect. Depending on your needs, you must always consider there are both surgical and non-surgical procedures that you can undergo for rejuvenating the face, as well as advantages and disadvantages to both of them.
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