People who have lost volume in their face often want a more permanent solution than what dermal fillers provide. They may also have fatty deposits in certain areas of the body they would like to remove. A fat transfer to restore facial volume has numerous benefits, and here are just a few of them.
What is a Fat Transfer?
A fat transfer is a cosmetic procedure whereby fat is removed from one area of the body and then injected into another. This requires two procedures to be performed: liposuction to remove fat, and an injection to reinsert it into the area desired. In between these two procedures, fat must be purified to ensure it is sterile enough to be injected. Most procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, but do require the use of anesthesia.
Safe Treatment
Since patients are having their own body fat removed and then re-injected, most people tolerate this procedure rather well. In fact, the odds of an allergic reaction are virtually non-existent with a fat transfer. This makes this procedure desirable for anyone who has reservations about the ingredients used to make dermal fillers, or those who may have previously suffered adverse side effects from injecting other substances. Even people with allergies may tolerate a fat transfer procedure well.
Long Lasting
Fat is absorbed by the body at a much slower rate than the ingredients in facial fillers. This means that it will provide much longer lasting results. The results from injectable fillers may last from between six months to two years; however, the benefits from a fat transfer can be noticed for several years. It is therefore best for those who desire long-term results or want to avoid needing touch-up treatments.
Improves more than one Area
Nearly everyone has wished that he or she could reduce one area and enhance another. A fat transfer allows people to do just that by eliminating excess fat from problem areas and then using it to restore certain others. Fat may be taken from any area of the body, but is typically extracted from the thighs, buttocks, hips, or abdomen. It can also be re-injected anywhere, and is most commonly used to plump up the face and hands.
More Cost Effective
Those who are planning to have more than one procedure performed will find that having a fat transfer is far more cost effective than undergoing two separate ones. That’s because only one round of anesthesia is needed in order to complete both. The amount of recovery time will also be shorter, making a fat transfer ideal for people who lead very busy lifestyles.
People may notice a decrease in facial volume as the years pass. They may also discover that stubborn fat is difficult to eliminate from certain other areas of the body. A fat transfer procedure can help patients solve both of these dilemmas, providing results that appear very natural so they may regain a more youthful look.