Facial Fat Grafting: Rejuvenate Younger Appearance
Fat grafting is a surgical treatment where in excess fat cells are moved to an area of the body that requires filling in, usually the face. Usually the lips, cheeks and eyes are parts prefer to have improved with facial fat grafting.
During a fat grafting treatment, cells are extracted from excess fat storage in areas of the body such as the thighs and stomach. These cells are inspected for whole fat cells that are inserted into the body area where improvement has been asked for. After the treatment, the patient will experience a bit of bruising and soreness and might be requested to avoid doing certain activities and to have pain medication, depending on the nature and size of the fat grafting. Risk and side effects of fat grafting treatment can be seemed instantly. The part might be swollen or appear larger than you would wanted for, after the surgery, but the swelling will eventually subside. For some individuals, results are long lasting, but other might require returning for follow-up treatments.
In addition, all treatments have the risk of complications and side effects. The most usual complication is under-filling. Shifting of the graft is also concern, as well as infection, if the injection was not performed properly. A lumpy surface of the graft may occur if fat cells bunch jointly after injection. Thus, it is highly recommended to find a reliable plastic surgeon. Discuss with your surgeon; your realistic expectations, the side effects, complications and other concerns regarding facial fat grafting treatment.