Facial fat transfer has emerged as an increasingly popular procedure for patients experiencing the “hollowed out” appearance that can occur as the result of the aging process, and for enhancing specific areas of the face, such as the cheekbones or lips, offering a fuller, plumper contour that can subtract years from your appearance.
Unlike other contouring procedures, facial fat transfer relies on your body’s own fat cells, moving them from one area of the body, such as the thighs, hips, abdomen, or buttocks, and implanting them in areas of the face to create new contours. Because the fat cells used during the procedure are your won, the facial fat transfer procedure does not have the same risk of allergic reaction that other contour procedures carry.
The procedure itself is relatively simple, and can be performed in your clinician’s office, usually in about an hour. During the facial fat transfer procedure, fat cells are harvested from one area of the body using a needle or very thin tube. The cells are cleaned and separated from other material, then injected into the face. Only local anesthesia is used, and most patients report no pain during the procedure.
Afterward, there may be slight bruising or swelling in the injection sites, but once resolved, the results of your procedure will be visible right away, and usually last for several years in most individuals. Most individuals undergoing facial fat transfer are able to resume their regular routine within a day or two of the procedure.
About Miramont Family MedicineThere are several Fort Collins cosmetic treatments available at Miramont Family Medicine with Dr. John Bender. Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, this fully equipped facility has brought relief to many individuals suffering from various cosmetic blemishes, skin conditions and signs of aging. Wrinkles, fine lines, sun damage, age spots, etc. are just some of the examples of conditions that have been treated at this facility in Fort Collins. Patients interested in receiving Fort Collins cosmetic treatment at this facility are encouraged to seek consultation with a medical professional on staff.
There is a wide variety of Fort Collins cosmetic treatments avaiablel at this facility including acne treatment, Blue Light, Blue Peel, BOTOX ®, dermal fillers, chemical peels, dermabrasion, Dysport, FotoFacial/IPL treatments, microdermabrasion, laser hair removal, Laser 360, laser resurfacing, Titan and others. For further information about these or any other cosmetic treatments, patients are encouraged to speak with Dr. Bender.
