Many people experience unwanted effects of aging as they get older. One of the more unpleasant effects is the loss of subcutaneous fat from the face, causing the face to appear hollow and haggard. Many people who experience this do not feel attractive and are embarrassed by their appearance. For people suffering with this issue, facial fat grafting is available.
Facial fat grafting, sometimes referred to as fat transfer, is a cosmetic procedure designed to restore the face to a more youthful appearance. This is not the same as a face lift, and it does not involve stretching or removing any skin from the face. During a fat grafting procedure, small amounts of body fat are taken from one part of the body and implanted where it is needed. Fat can be taken from the cheeks of the buttocks, fatty thigh areas, and even the stomach. It can then be implanted on the lips, cheeks, under the eyes, and the folds at the corners of your mouth. This procedure is minimally invasive and patients will see immediate results. Most people chose facial fat grafting over other methods, such as botox injections, because body fat is soft and gives the face a natural look and feel.
Although many people would like to undergo facial fat grafting, there are certain qualifications you must first meet. You must be in overall good health and not have any active diseases. You also cannot have any pre-existing conditions. Patients who meet these criteria and decide to proceed with a facial fat grafting procedure must also have reasonable expectations for the outcome of the surgery. This procedure will only change the appearance of your face; it will not change any other aspect of your life.
The major downside of facial fat grafting is that it is somewhat absorbed by the body, unlike other alternatives such as botox. This means that, over time, the fat that was implanted onto your face will be absorbed back into your body and your face will begin to look hollow. The amount of fat that is absorbed back into the body depends on the patient and the care that they receive after their procedure. The patient’s metabolism also has an effect on the amount of time it takes for the body to re-absorb the implanted facial fat.
Facial fat grafting is a good alternative for those wanting a fuller, more youthful looking face. As people age, the fat of the face is lost, and can leave behind a hollow look that many find unattractive. Facial fat grafting is a minimally invasive procedure that returns the face to a more youthful time.
