Facial Fat Transfer (Lipofilling): The Ultimate Natural Filler

As we age, our face naturally loses subcutaneous fat, leading to a loss of youthful volume in areas like the cheeks, temples, lips, and under the eyes. This can result in a hollowed, tired, or aged appearance. Facial Fat Transfer, also known as Lipofilling, is a sophisticated and 100% natural procedure that restores this lost volume using your body's own fat, rejuvenating your face for a soft, fresh, and long-lasting result.

A Three-Step Process for Natural Rejuvenation

Lipofilling is a refined procedure that uses your own living fat cells to act as a natural, biocompatible filler. This eliminates any risk of allergic reaction and provides results that look and feel completely natural.

1. Harvesting: A small amount of excess fat is gently removed via liposuction from a donor area on your body, typically the abdomen, flanks, or thighs. This provides the added benefit of slimming and contouring the donor site.

2. Purification: The harvested fat is then carefully processed and purified in a centrifuge. This separates the pure, healthy fat cells from other fluids, preparing them for transfer.

3. Injection: Using fine, specialized cannulas, the purified fat is skillfully injected in tiny droplets into the target areas of the face. Our surgeons artfully place the fat to restore volume, smooth out wrinkles, and enhance contours in areas such as the cheeks, under-eye hollows (tear troughs), lips, and nasolabial folds.

Key Benefits of Facial Fat Transfer:

• Completely Natural Results: As the filler is your own tissue, the results are exceptionally soft, natural-looking, and integrate perfectly with your facial contours.

• Long-Lasting Solution: While synthetic fillers dissolve over time, a significant portion of the transferred fat cells (typically 50-70%) establish a new blood supply and survive permanently, offering a very long-term to permanent result.

• Biocompatible and Safe: Using your own fat eliminates the risk of allergic reactions or rejection associated with foreign substances.

• Dual Benefit: You not only rejuvenate your face but also achieve a slimmer contour in the area where the fat was harvested.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Q: How long does the procedure take?

  • A: The entire process, from harvesting to injection, typically takes 1 to 2 hours.

• Q: What kind of anaesthesia is used?

  • A: Depending on the extent of the procedure, it can be performed comfortably under local anaesthesia with sedation or under general anaesthesia.

• Q: What is the recovery period like?

  • A: You can expect mild swelling and bruising in both the donor and facial areas for 1 to 2 weeks. The final, beautifully settled result is typically visible after about 3 months as the swelling fully subsides and the fat integrates.

• Q: How long do the results last?

  • A: The results are very long-lasting. The fat cells that successfully integrate and survive are considered permanent.

• Q: What are the risks?

  • A: Risks are minimal and may include the body reabsorbing a higher percentage of fat than expected, or asymmetry. Infection is rare. Our surgeons are highly experienced in this technique to maximize fat survival and ensure a symmetrical, natural outcome.

Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is for general educational purposes only and is not medical advice or a diagnosis. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for any health concerns.