This is probably the best procedure for rejuvenating the face
and restoring the lost contours of the face as the person ages. With
ageing, the supporting tissues of the face shrink losing that youthful
full appearance. Often a facelift is done at this point which pulls the
tissues and can give a tight hollow look. It makes more sense to replace
the fat which has been lost, as it will restore the fullness in the
cheeks and give a more natural appearance. The results last for many
years.
A fat
transfer is a procedure lasting about one and a half hours. We collect
some fat from permanent pockets elsewhere on the body (usually the hips
or outer thighs or stomach) in syringes and then transfer the fat as
many small particles in multiple layers throughout the areas on the face
(or back of hands) thereby replacing that which has been lost.
BEFORE
SHOT
AFTER
SHOT
As
this is a natural approach there is no fear of an allergy reaction that
you may have with foreign materials.
How much fat you keep from the transfer is unpredictable – usually it
is at least 70 % in the cheeks. There is minimal downtime and no scars.
It tends to give both a healthy and a youthful look
BEFORE
SHOT
AFTER
SHOT
The above before and
after photos are true representations of the nominated
procedure. The patients have not undergone any
additional procedure nor have the photos been edited or
enhanced in anyway other than cropping for privacy.
