Fat TransferDue to the natural process of aging, you may notice overall changes in your face that you may want to be less obvious. These changes can be identified by a loss of underlying fat that results in a gaunt, thin look with hollowed cheeks and eye sockets, as well as deeper "expression lines".

In the 1980's when Dermasurgeons mastered the tumescent liposuction procedure, fat also became easier to withdraw from the body and transfer it to different areas. This development became known as a Fat Transfer and has become a growing approach to revitalize the skin and give you a more youthful appearance. The philosophy is to add volume to the areas on your face that have lost their contour and definition. This in part will give you a more vibrant and natural looking appearance.

What is a Fat Transfer? A Fat Transfer or autologous fat transplantation, harvests fat from one part of your body where excess fat exists like the thighs buttocks or stomach and places it in another part of your body to correct the loss of fat that results from aging.

Using local anesthesia, the fat is extracted by using a large bore needle or a liposuction cannula. It is then purified and re-injected to the area that needs to be filled. So now instead of the sunken-in, fatigued look, you have a very natural and fuller healthier look.

The procedure itself takes about two-three hours and is done under local anesthesia. This means that you will have a significant lower risk of complications that can occur under general anesthesia, results are better and you also save money on unnecessary hospital bills. After the procedure you will need someone to drive you home since you will be under twilight sedation. Certain day-to day activities will have to be stopped for the first few days such as walking and exercise but can be resumed in no time. You may experience minor swelling, and bruising but once they subside, the results will be quite evident and amazing.

What are the benefits of a Fat Transfer? A fat transfer uses your own fat and is a popular and safe alternative to other wrinkle treatments. Since the fat transfer uses your own fat cells, you don't have to worry about an allergic reaction or rejection from your body since it's your own. Not only that, but a fat transfer can last up to two years unlike other fillers that can only last months.

Is a Fat Transfer Right for Me? Statistics show an increase in Fat transfers being performed each year. The technique is safe and one of the latest alternatives to facial augmentation. If you notice loss of volume in your face, hollowing of your cheeks or eye sockets, then a Fat transfer may be an option for you. As we evaluate the areas on the face that need that extra lift we can determine and present realistic expectations of improvement.

Risks of Fat Transfer As with any medical procedure, there can be Potential risks or complications. Some of those risks and complications can include: Scar formation (depressed or raised), bleeding, bruising, swelling, or infection, discoloration or lumpiness. To reduce these risks, it is important to follow the doctors instructions before and after the procedure.