You may be in a spot right now where you are considering either continuing with dermal fillers or taking the next step with something more effective and long-lasting. If this is you, facial fat grafting may be just the answer you are looking for.
Facial fat grafting offers longer lasting solutions for volume loss, wrinkles, and lack of facial definition. Call Dr. Danielle DeLuca-Pytell, your Girlfriend the Plastic Surgeon®, for more information on whether facial grafting is right for you and your unique cosmetic goals.
Facial fat grafting, otherwise known as fat transfer or fat injections, is a cosmetic procedure that involves taking fat from one area of your body and injecting it into other areas to address loss of volume and lack of definition.
Since facial fat grafting involves moving fat from another part of your body to your face, it is necessary to undergo liposuction to gather the fat that can be used to address facial issues.
Liposuction is a more involved procedure requiring your plastic surgeon to make small incisions where your fat will be harvested or collected by suctioning out fat cells. It can also require anesthesia. Whether you need local anesthesia, mild sedation, or general anesthesia will depend on your preferences and the extent of your liposuction procedure.
Following the procedure, your surgeon will need to purify or process your harvested fat before it can be injected into your face to address your concerns. As a result of this more intensive process, facial fat grafting is more expensive than simply getting minimally invasive dermal fillers. However, many people choose to undergo this procedure despite its higher costs because of its significant benefits.
Facial fat grafting tends to yield more volume to correct larger areas than dermal fillers. The most significant advantage of facial fat grafting is how long the results last. A typical dermal filler lasts around six to nine months. While there is a chance that your body will reabsorb some of the injected fat, the results from fat grafting can remain more permanently..
If you are looking for effective options to remove stubborn fat, increase volume, address wrinkles, or improve the contour of your face, facial fat grafting may be right for you.
When you have more questions about this innovative procedure or would like to get started with a consultation, do not hesitate to contact Dr. Danielle DeLuca-Pytell today. She will listen intently to your concerns and goals for the surgery to ensure you feel heard and understood.
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