Complete information about facial fat injection
Injection of skin fillers is a method that can be used to eliminate skin lines and wrinkles and restore the volume of the face to its natural state. Fat injection is one of the types of skin fillers in which the required fat is obtained from the person’s own body and is injected under the skin after purification. In this article from Dr. Benyamin Rahmati’s website, we intend to introduce the method of fat injection in the face, application, procedure, results, and other information, so stay with us until the end.
Introduction of facial fat injection method
With increasing age, less collagen is produced in the body, and this causes skin aging, wrinkles and sagging skin. Facial fat injection or facial fat transfer is a cosmetic surgery technique in which natural body fat is used to add volume to the face and eliminate skin lines and wrinkles.
Compared to other skin fillers, fat injection is a natural and organic approach, because the body’s fat cells are used. Fat injection is a minimally invasive method that has a short recovery time. About 50 to 70 percent of fat cells remain healthy during the transfer process, and for this reason, its effect remains for a long time.
The use of fat injection in the face
Now the question arises as to which parts of the face and which defects can be treated with fat injection. The method of injecting fat into the skin can be used for the following:
Fat injection for slimming
One of the uses of fat injection is to use it to correct the thinness of the face. In faces that are too thin, usually the cheekbones, jaw or other areas are more prominent. Fat injection can give volume to thin faces and increase their beauty. In this case, fat injection may be done in several areas of the face. All people who are looking for a method to eliminate wrinkles, dimples, or sagging facial skin can use the fat injection method to restore the lost volume of the face. The best candidates for fat injection are people who are completely healthy in terms of body condition and have a good potential for recovery after injection.
The important thing about fat injection is that your body must have some extra fat in other places so that fat can be extracted and injected under the skin of the face.
Procedures for fat injection in the face
To use the method of fat injection and skin rejuvenation, several steps are followed, which must be done in medical centers and reputable beauty clinics.
Face assessment
First, the doctor carefully examines the areas of the face where you intend to inject fat. Strategic points on the face are selected as injection sites and photos are taken of that part. At this stage, the doctor determines how much fat you need.
Fat extraction
As we said, in this method, the required fat is extracted from the person’s own body. During this stage, liposuction is used to remove excess fat in tissues such as the abdomen, flanks, thighs, etc.
Fat purification
There are also blood and other impurities in the fat taken from body tissues. At this stage, by centrifugation, fat cells and stem cells are separated from other materials to be used in the next stage.
Fat Injection
After purification, the fat cells are injected by the doctor under the skin in the desired area of the face. Thin needles are used for this. In this step, local anesthetics are used and it will take between half an hour and an hour. Finally, after some time, the healing process is completed and the final result of fat injection is determined.
Necessary precautions after fat injection
After performing the fat injection and transfer procedure, you should consider various points in order to reduce the possible side effects caused by this procedure.
- Avoid rubbing or pressing the injection site on the affected area
- The treated area will be swollen and bruised for 7 to 14 days depending on the size.
- In the first few days after the extraction, gently wash and then dry the area where the fat was taken from.
- Clean the injection area gently with mild cleansing products and avoid using allergens or cosmetics.
- Usually, you can resume physical activities such as sports 2 weeks after the injection, but of course you should ask your doctor's opinion about this.
- In the first days after the injection, using a cold compress helps to reduce the bruising and swelling caused by the injection. Of course, do not put the ice directly on the skin and wrap it in a clean cloth first.
- Within 3 to 7 days after facial fat injection, you can return to your workplace, which of course depends on your choice, because you may like to fully recover the effects of the injection.
How many days after fat injection does the face become normal?
One of the questions that people often ask about facial fat injection is the time required to go through the healing process and return the face to its normal state. First, you should know that after fat injection, there will be swelling and sensitivity in the injection area, which is normal. The time required for the healing process depends on your body system, but it takes between two weeks and one month for the face to return to normal.
The cost of fat injection
It is not possible to provide a fixed rate for the cost of facial fat injection, and this cost depends on various factors such as the method used, the time of fat injection and the city where you live. Of course, the doctor who performs facial fat injection for you also affects its cost. In addition, health insurances do not cover the cost of facial fat injection. Note that the credibility of the beauty clinic and the doctor to perform the facial fat injection procedure is more important than its cost.
Persistence of fat injection in the face
Facial fat injection is one of the long-lasting methods. A part of the fat injected into the face is dissipated in the first weeks after the injection. However, the amount of fat that remains on the face after 6 weeks and does not dissolve will be permanent. This fat then becomes part of the facial tissue and is supplied with blood.
The durability of fat injection results in the long term depends on your body and genetics, because in any case, with age and the aging process, this injected fat also degrades, but its durability will be between 5 and 10 years.
Side effects of fat injection in the face
Considering that the fat needed for injection is taken from the person’s own body, fat transfer will be a safe method that does not have dangerous side effects. However, this treatment and beauty method, like any other process, may have some side effects, which are as follows.
- Swelling and sensitivity of the face at the injection site (it improves after a few days.)
- Disproportion of the appearance of the face due to fat not being absorbed (they change it with other sessions.)
- Infection at the injection site if the environment or tools are not disinfected
Fat injection results
Choosing a doctor for facial fat injection
In this office, we introduced the method of facial fat injection to eliminate wrinkles and rejuvenate the skin and introduced the necessary information in this field. When choosing your doctor, be careful that the skill, reputation and experience of the doctor are very important and you cannot only pay attention to the issue of cost. Performing this beauty procedure in non-reputable centers is very dangerous and has various side effects.
Dr. Benjamin Rahmati is one of the most reliable doctors in the field of cosmetic surgery and has a long history in performing rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty (eyelid drooping surgery), temple lift, botox, fat injection, chin prosthesis and other cosmetic surgeries. To perform fat injection on the face, Dr. Rahmati observes one of the best options for the best results and avoid the possible side effects of this procedure.
