Fat injection is an aesthetic intervention that can be applied to the face or various parts of the body to provide a fuller appearance.

 

Fat injection is a safe procedure that can be used to provide a fuller appearance in the face. It is a popular aesthetic procedure.

 

Where is the injected fat collected from?

The fat to be injected can be collected from various parts of the body. It can be taken from areas with excess fat. The abdomen is often the chosen location as it is a common area of fat accumulation. It can also be collected from the waist, hips or other parts of the body.

 

How are facial fat injections performed?

Local anesthesia is usually for facial fat injection. In some cases, general anesthesia is preferred. General is often chosen if multiple procedures are to be performed. After being collected from the body, the fat put through various processes such as washing and centrifugation to prepare it for injection. It is then injected using state-of-the-art equipment designed specifically for the purpose.

 

Will facial fat injection provide a permanent fullness?

The durability of the results depends on various factors. If the patient maintains the same body weight, the increased fullness will usually remain. However, if they lose weight generally, this loss will also apply to the areas that have been injected.

 

 How long does the facial fat injection procedure last? 

The duration of the procedure will vary depending on several factors, including amount of fat being transferred and the patient’s characteristics. It usually takes around 30 to 60 minutes. 

 

Which parts of the face are the most common areas for fat injection?

Facial fat injection is most often performed to plump up the lips, to ease the appearance of deep wrinkles around the mouth, and to augment the cheek and lower jaw areas. It is usually used for aesthetic purposes. It is a popular option for people who want a reliable, non-surgical procedure to achieve a fuller facial appearance. 

 

Facial fat injection is sometimes performed before a facial aesthetic surgery to enhance the overall effect. For example, a patient who wants a fuller chin may choose to have fat injection done before undergoing lower jaw surgery for na enhanced overall outcome. If the patient finds the results of the fat injection satisfactory, they can schedule additional surgery.

 

What is the post-operative process?

After the procedure is completed, cold compresses are applied to the injection areas. The aim is to reduce any potential swelling. Cold compressing does not cause any discomfort. Ice bags or cold gel is usually applied to the injection area every 15 minutes.

 

There may be some swelling at the injection area for around two days. In lip augmentation, the swelling may last longer, and the volume of swelling may be a little more compared to fat injections made in the other areas of the face. The face can be washed a day after the procedure. It may be helpful to apply a light massage to the intervention area around five days after the procedure.

 

Small bandages are placed in the treated area and are usually removed at the end of the day of the procedure or the following day. A five-day course of antibiotics may be necessary to eliminate the risk of infection.