As we age, we naturally lose fat and collagen in the face, which can result in hollows, wrinkles, and sagging skin. Micro fat grafting can help to address these concerns by replacing lost fat and enhancing the overall fullness and symmetry of the face.
During the procedure, a small amount of fat is harvested from a donor area of the patient's body, typically from the abdomen, thighs, or hips. The harvested fat is then processed to remove impurities and excess fluids, and the purified fat is injected into the desired areas of the face.
The technique involves injecting very small amounts of fat into the targeted areas of the face, using a specialized cannula or needle. The fat is injected in a series of tiny droplets, creating a grid-like pattern to ensure even distribution and optimal results.
Micro fat grafting to the face can be used to address a range of concerns, including:
- Loss of volume in the cheeks or temples
- Hollows or dark circles under the eyes
- Nasolabial folds (lines between the nose and mouth)
- Marionette lines (lines around the mouth)
- Jowls or sagging skin in the jawline
- Thin or uneven lips
The advantages of micro fat grafting to the face include:
- Long-lasting results: Because the transferred fat is living tissue, it can potentially provide long-lasting results compared to synthetic fillers.
- Natural-looking results: The patient's own body fat provides a natural-looking and feeling result.
- Dual benefit: The procedure can be used to remove unwanted fat from one area of the body while enhancing the appearance of the face.
- Restoring lost volume: The transferred fat can help to restore lost volume in areas such as the cheeks, temples, and under the eyes.
- Smoothing wrinkles and lines: By filling in hollows and wrinkles, micro fat grafting can help to smooth out lines and wrinkles on the face.
- Enhancing facial contours: By injecting fat into specific areas, such as the jawline or lips, the surgeon can enhance the overall contours of the face, creating a more youthful and balanced appearance.
- Improving skin texture and tone: The fat contains stem cells and growth factors that can help to improve the texture and tone of the skin, giving it a more youthful and radiant appearance.
- Combinable: Micro-fat grafting can be added to any other facial procedure.
Micro fat grafting to the face is generally considered a safe and effective procedure, but it may not be suitable for all patients.