Fat Transfer

As we age, our face forms unwanted wrinkles and creases.

As we age, our face forms unwanted wrinkles and creases. Fat transfer also known as micro-lipo injection can plump up the creases utilizing the patients own fat.

Fat can be lipo-suctioned out of the thighs and abdomen and transferred to the face to fill up wrinkles. The fat will last for varying periods of time depending on the extent of the movement in the area where it is injected. It is commonly used for sunken cheeks or deep grooves between the upper lip and the cheek area and can be used successfully to fill up defects after trauma. The procedure is performed utilizing local anesthesia and a small needle. The fat can last as long as years and some of it can be permanent. The discomfort typically is minimal, there could be some bruising that will require to be covered with makeup and the down time typically is 2-3 days.

The advantage of fat transfer is utilizing natural material for the body and not risking the chance of allergic reaction.