Before committing to a procedure such as fat grafting, you will likely have questions about the process and results. One of the most common concerns is how long facial fat grafting lasts, and it is important to address this before making a decision.
The short answer is between three and five years, which is significantly longer than a typical dermal filler that lasts around six months to a year. However, many factors determine the longevity of your results. Before you undergo a facial fat grafting procedure, contact Dr. Danielle DeLuca-Pytell with your questions and concerns.
The initial extraction and purification processes significantly influence how long your graft lasts. Fat cells are delicate, so the procedures used to extract and purify them before injection will determine how many survive the procedure itself. Poor extraction processes or inappropriate purification of the harvested cells will kill them before they are even grafted. As a result, your body immediately reabsorbs the fat. This is why it is important to choose Your Girlfriend the Plastic Surgeon® for facial fat grafting.
Dr. DeLuca-Pytell will carefully inject these fat cells in the right areas. Fat cells require good oxygenation and a blood supply to thrive as living cells. She will use techniques that best revascularize or give the cells their own blood supply.
Because good extraction and grafting practices are essential, it is important to choose a Board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Danielle DeLuca-Pytell. Her expertise in removing and processing your fat cells and then expertly grafting them onto your face will give you confidence that you are in good hands.
You can expect around 40% of the fat injected to stay in place permanently. This means that with the right facility and an experienced surgeon, you can look forward to long-lasting results.
How long a facial fat graft lasts depends on many personal factors. For example, younger skin tends to have better blood circulation and higher rates of vascularization following a fat graft. Smoking, poor nutrition, or underlying medical conditions can impair circulation and result in an earlier death of grafted cells and their reabsorption by the body.
Choose a highly skilled professional to carry out your facial fat grafting procedure, and you can expect your results to last longer. When you are seeking a solution to lost volume in the face, consider fat grafting with Dr. Danielle DeLuca-Pytell, Your Girlfriend the Plastic Surgeon®.
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