Facial creases, laugh lines, and crow’s feet are just a few of the facial flaws that appear as we age and our faces begin to show the effects of sun exposure, gravity, stress, and years of facial movements. Our appearance doesn’t have the youthful glow it once did, and in some instances, we begin to look older than we actually are.
Facial rejuvenation through fat injection is a good option for patients who are experiencing the above effects. This treatment transfers fat from one part of your body to your face to fill in the lines and creases.
Anesthesia will be used during the surgery to numb the donor and treatment sites. Sedation can also be used if you wish. The procedure that usually takes under an hour to complete.
During the surgery, the surgeon will remove fat cells from the donor site, e.g. thighs, abdomen, buttocks, etc. Excess fluids will then be removed from the fat. Lastly, the fat will be re-injected into the face, reducing the appearance of fine lines and creases.
There are several benefits to facial rejuvenation treatments.
The fat comes from your body, so it won’t be rejected.
Also, many patients choose to combine a facial rejuvenation treatment.