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Facial fat transfer
Sculpt your body using your own fat
Facial fat transfer
Breasts that balance and harmonise your body shape
What is facial fat transfer?
Facial fat transfer is a technique that allows you to add volume to different areas of the face using your own fat as a filler, through the Coleman technique.
Using your own fat eliminates the need for synthetic or semi-synthetic materials, which can cause complications such as extrusion or foreign body reactions, and subsequent rejection.
The results obtained with autologous fat grafting are highly satisfactory, both in aesthetic and reconstructive cases, whether using small or large amounts.
Due to the versatility of the technique and the long-term durability of the volume achieved, we consider that one's own fatty tissue meets all the requirements to be the preferred method for treating volume loss, as well as for the reshaping and repair of various body parts.
What does the procedure involve?
For this intervention, we use the Body-Jet Lipotransfer system to extract fat from your abdomen, or from the inner thighs or knees.
By extracting the fat using water pressure, the post-operative period is much less painful, and the quality of the extracted fat is high.
This fat is then washed and centrifuged before being injected into the desired facial area through small incisions (1 or 2).
Body-Jet Liposuction
Lipotransfer
1-3 hours
2-4 hours
Immediate*
Immediate*
5-10 years
Long-lasting
*There may be swelling and some discomfort that will gradually ease in the hours following the procedure.
Benefits
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you need to undergo preoperative tests: ECG and a full blood analysis to ensure there are no medical contraindications, and to confirm that the specialist at the Instituto Dra. Ana Torres deems you fit for the procedure.
Depending on the facial area being treated, this procedure can be performed with local anaesthesia or, if you prefer, general anaesthesia. This can be agreed upon directly with the anaesthetist.
You will need to wear a compression garment on the liposuction area for 2-3 weeks. In the treated facial area, some bruising or swelling may occur during the first few days. Depending on the amount of fat extracted from the donor area, lymphatic drainage may be necessary.
With anaesthesia applied during the facial fat transfer, there is no pain during the procedure. However, some discomfort or temporary pain may occur after the intervention.
Facial fat transfer is not a specific treatment for cellulite, but it can help to improve the volume and appearance of the skin in the treated areas.