Hollow areas in the cheeks and temples can be revitalized with natural-looking outcomes.
Loss of facial volume happens to everyone as they age and may be exacerbated by genetics. A facial fat transfer takes excess fat from another part of one’s body to fill in hollow areas in the cheeks and temples while smoothing out superficial wrinkles. Patients may undergo facial fat transfer as a standalone procedure, or in tandem with a facelift. Dr. Markelov recommends this option for those who don’t want to rely on makeup to hide their imperfections but aren’t comfortable with synthetic fillers. It is true that natural fat in your face breaks down over time; however, fat transfers last longer than synthetic fillers. Here is a sampling of what facial fat transfers achieve:
Facial fat transfers can make the skin look plump, healthy, and youthful. They don’t require the amount of maintenance synthetic filters do, which means patients don’t need to return constantly for touch-ups. Benefits include:
This procedure takes years off a person’s face without resulting in a stiff or frozen appearance. Facial fat transfer in Tampa is often used to enhance the lips or smooth out acne pockmark scars.
Dr. Markelov studies each person’s medical history and listens to their goals before recommending this procedure. Facial fat transfer is performed under local anesthesia, which means a shorter recovery time and less discomfort.
Dr. Markelov will extract donor fat from another area via liposuction (usually the stomach, thighs, or hips). The fat is purified and processed before it is injected into the desired areas. The procedure length varies by target area but normally takes 1-2 hours.
Patients can return to normal activity immediately. Patients are advised to keep pressure off the procedure areas for one month. Typically, patients can expect the following during recovery:
Dr. Markelov will monitor your progress to make sure everything is healing nicely.
If you want a natural alternative to synthetic fillers, a facial fat transfer could be an ideal option for you. Here are some other good signs that you could benefit from this procedure:
