Fat Graft Injections
Facial fillers have enjoyed a huge amount of popularity ever since their inception. They can be performed during your lunch break because they are not as invasive as face lifts, yet work on deeper wrinkles than those corrected by microdermabrasion and chemical peels. One new type of injection to add to the common Botox and Restylane shots are microlipoinjections.
Advantages of Fat Grafting
Microlipoinjection, also called fat grafting or fat transfer, refers to the process of injecting body fat into your sagging facial skin to plump it back up. Because fat injections rely on fat taken from your own body, your risk of allergic reaction is virtually eliminated. In contrast, Botox, Restylane, Juvederm, and other fillers are composed of toxins, chemical compounds, and even substances taken from other animal species like cow and pig. These can lead to terrible allergic reactions after injection.
Besides this, fat transfer injections are helpful in that they can be inserted deep into your skin and in large amounts. On the other hand, fillers like Perlane cannot be dosed in high amounts. This makes fat grafting a great way to deal with the deeper wrinkles and the angularity that appears on our faces as we age.
The main disadvantage of fat injection is that it is easily absorbed back into the body. Because the fat isn’t a foreign substance, your body tends to reabsorb the filler in about six months.
The Process of Fat Transfer
If you are getting microlipoinjections, your doctor will use a needle to remove some of your body fat from your abdomen or hips. Next, he or she will centrifuge the contents to spin out the non-lipid components. Lastly, the fat will be put back into a needle before getting injected into your face.
Contact Us
If you are feeling self-conscious due to saggy skin and wrinkles, facial injections may help you smooth away your worries. For more information regarding facial fillers and other wrinkle reducers such as face lifts, call Austin cosmetic surgeon Dr. Apostolakis today at 512-329-8989.