Fat transfer is commonly performed to improve the following:
Dr. Guyuron also uses dermal fillers to replenish volume to areas of the face where fat has been lost or displaced. However, dermal fillers only provide temporary results. Fat transfer provides longer-lasting results. Once the fat receives blood supply from the surrounding structures, it will receive the proper nourishment for survival. Note that not all of the injected fat survives, so Dr. Guyuron may over-inject the area, or occasionally perform touch-up procedures.
Fat transfer is typically performed on an outpatient basis and takes place in several steps.
First, Dr. Guyuron will harvest the donor fat from the pre-determined location. (This could be the abdomen or thighs.) Most patients have enough donor fat, even if they are thin.
After he has obtained enough fat from the donor area, he will process the fat and prepare it for transfer. This involves cleansing and purifying the fat through a filtration process.
Then, Dr. Guyuron will inject the purified fat into the treatment area using small syringes. He will repeat the injections, creating a grid of grafted fat, until he achieves the desired correction. The number of injections and amount of fat used depends on the degree of correction necessary.
Dr. Guyuron will provide detailed instructions for recovery, including how to care for the donor sites, medications to take to avoid any infection and potential signs of complications.
Temporary bruising and swelling are common post-operative side effects. After that, residual bruising or swelling can be concealed by makeup.
Everyone recovers at a different pace, but it’s important to refrain from bending, lifting, straining and any vigorous activity for a week to 10 days while the face heals.
Dr. Guyuron will schedule follow-up appointments to check healing progress, answer questions and provide instructions regarding when to return to work and resume exercise.
Are you interested in learning more? We invite you to schedule an appointment with us at Zeeba Clinic and Medspa. When you have a consultation, we’ll talk about your aesthetic goals and help you decide which type of treatment is right for you. Contact us today to get started!
