Fat Transfer: A Natural Alternative to Restylane® or Juvéderm®
The beauty of fat transfer is the final result; a natural look
without the telltale sign that you’ve had a procedure. Because it uses
your own body fat, there is no risk of rejection or allergic reaction.
The procedure is simple; fat is harvested from one part of the body and
injected into an area that is lacking volume. As a filler, fat smoothes
wrinkles and folds to create an overall youthful appearance. Each time
fat is injected into the treatment site, a percentage of cells live and
remain in place permanently. Cells that do not flourish are absorbed
into the body. Depending on patient age, treatment area, genetics and
the amount of transferred fat that gets reabsorbed, repeat treatments
may be necessary for optimal results. Unlike manmade fillers that last
from six months to two years, your own natural fat becomes your
long-term filler, which lasts for many years, therefore considered a
virtually permanent solution. The most common facial fat injection sites
are:
- Into the nasolabial folds that run from the nose to the mouth
- Into the cheeks to restore youthful volume
- Under the eyes to fill in hollows
- Into deep scars left by acne or injury
- Thin or thinning lips
- Breasts
- Hands
To learn more about this or one of the other
body contouring procedures we offer our San Diego cosmetic surgery patients, contact Dr. Schafer toll free at (888) 306-3647 or request a
consultation online with New Image Cosmetic Surgery.
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