An individual’s own fat can be used as an almost limitless filler material to help provide fullness or enlargement of areas as well as to correct contour irregularities. Fat injections (also called lipofilling) can be used to create fuller lips, level out depressed scars, fill out areas of excess fat removal resulting from a previous liposuction, address facial creases and augment and contour various facial and body areas including the breasts. It has become particularly very popular in the face to treat the facial atrophy that is a natural consequence of aging. Lipofilling as an ancillary technique in breast reconstruction has resulted in the ability to obtain far better results with greater precision and predictability than ever before.
What Is Involved in the Fat Injections Treatment Process?
Treatment by fat injection may be a minor procedure that can be done under local anesthesia with or without sedation depending on the extent of the area(s) to be addressed. During the fat transfer procedure, liposuction is used to remove the fat from various areas of the body. This fat is then processed and injected into the desired areas.
Not all of the fat that is transplanted into the targeted area will survive. Most patients require more than one fat transfer treatment in order to achieve optimal results.
Please contact the Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery today to learn more about the fat injection/lipofilling procedure.
What Concerns Can Fat Injections Treat?
Fat injections are commonly used to add fullness to areas on the face or breasts in order to provide a more youthful, full or balanced look. They are commonly used in breast reconstruction and scar treatment and can also help to correct contour deformities that have resulted from trauma, cellulite or even following liposuction.
Where Does the Fat For Fat Transfer Come From?
The fat used during grafting can be taken from any location where it won’t be missed if it is removed. The abdomen and thighs are the most common sites though some patients may opt to have liposuction of other areas such as the arms or hips.
Maintain Your Youthful Appearance with Other Soft Tissue Fillers
Our practice offers treatment with Juvederm®, Restylane®, fat injections and more to help our patients obtain a more youthful and desired appearance. Please contact our plastic surgery practice to schedule a consultation with Dr. Turkeltaub.
