Autologous Fat Transfer
Autologous Fat transfer uses a persons own fat from a donor site, usually the thighs or abdomen and the fat is then used to plump up and re sculpt areas of the face by adding volume. This procedure can be done alone or in conjunction with other facial surgical procedures.
If you are considering Fat Transfer…
As we age, areas of our face are pulled down by gravity and we may actually lose the plump look of our cheeks, upper eye area and around the mouth and lips. Many people have chosen injectable fillers such as restylane and juvederm to address this problem. Fat transfer uses your own fat and is considered to be much longer lasting than any filler on the market and in some cases may even be permanent.
The area of the donor site is injected with a numbing fluid and fat is gently suctioned out of the area. Dr. Hayes is careful to only take small amounts of fat in any one area so that the donor site will remain smooth. The fat is then processed by removing all the fluids and leaving only the fat cells. The last step is to reinject the fat into the facial areas where it is needed creating a more youthful appearance.
After your procedure you will experience some swelling and bruising which can be controlled by icing and keeping the head of the bed up. The donor area may be sore, but this discomfort is usually controlled easily with Tylenol or a mild paid medication. Most people are able to return to work at about one week after surgery.
Autologous Fat Transfer
Autologous Fat transfer uses a persons own fat from a donor site, usually the thighs or abdomen and the fat is then used to plump up and re sculpt areas of the face by adding volume. This procedure can be done alone or in conjunction with other facial surgical procedures.
If you are considering Fat Transfer…
As we age, areas of our face are pulled down by gravity and we may actually lose the plump look of our cheeks, upper eye area and around the mouth and lips. Many people have chosen injectable fillers such as restylane and juvederm to address this problem. Fat transfer uses your own fat and is considered to be much longer lasting than any filler on the market and in some cases may even be permanent.
The area of the donor site is injected with a numbing fluid and fat is gently suctioned out of the area. Dr. Hayes is careful to only take small amounts of fat in any one area so that the donor site will remain smooth. The fat is then processed by removing all the fluids and leaving only the fat cells. The last step is to reinject the fat into the facial areas where it is needed creating a more youthful appearance.
After your procedure you will experience some swelling and bruising which can be controlled by icing and keeping the head of the bed up. The donor area may be sore, but this discomfort is usually controlled easily with Tylenol or a mild paid medication. Most people are able to return to work at about one week after surgery.