In which areas of the face can fat transfer be applied?
Facial fat transfer can be used for:
- Around and under the eyes.
- Correction of asymmetries.
- Volume enhancement of areas such as the cheekbones.
- Lips.
- Chin and jawline.
- Nose.
- Nasolabial
In which other areas of the body can fat transfer be applied?
Fat transfer can also be used in other body areas requiring volume enhancement, addressing both reconstructive and aesthetic needs, such as:
- Breasts: For breast augmentation or correction of previous augmentation results, helping to camouflage implant edges in very thin patients.
- Buttocks: For Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), creating fuller and more attractive buttocks.
- Hands: For restoring youthful appearance to the back of the hands.
- Areas with volume defects: Any area requiring correction through volume restoration.
What are the benefits of fat transfer?
Fat transfer offers multiple advantages, especially when performed by a specialized Plastic Surgeon:
- The fat is 100% autologous, ensuring a natural feel and appearance.
- Permanent results: Once the fat integrates into the new area, the result is long-lasting.
- Contains stem cells that contribute to skin rejuvenation, especially in areas like the face and hands.
- Minimal, barely visible incisions with no noticeable scarring.
- As a natural material, there is no material cost regardless of volume used.
How is the fat transfer procedure performed?
The procedure is minimally invasive with very short recovery time and is performed under local anesthesia. A portion of the transferred fat (up to 40%) may be naturally resorbed, but the remaining fat that survives is permanent. Typically, fat is harvested using a very thin cannula (about 2.5 mm) through mini liposuction, usually from donor areas such as the abdomen or thighs:
- The harvested fat is centrifuged, purified, and specially processed depending on the target area.
- It is then reinjected using a microcannula into the desired area.
