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Dr. Amiti Shah - Plastic Surgeon in Mumbai

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Facial Fat Transfer

As you grow older, tissues and skin on your face start to lose elasticity giving you clear signs of aging such as smile lines, frown lines, wrinkles, furrows, marionette lines, and loss of volume on the cheeks and lips. Dr. Amiti Shah can help you eliminate these through a facial fat transfer procedure, which can be an excellent alternative to a major surgical face-lift that can have a longer recovery period. A facial fat transfer can also improve scars and correct any areas of hollowness on the face.

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What is facial fat transfer?

Autologous fat transfer is a procedure in which the individual’s own body fat is harvested, appropriately processed and then injected into the desired areas of the face to give a rejuvenated appearance. The advantage of autologous fat transfer is that no foreign material is introduced into the body and hence the chances of an allergic reaction are close to zero. Additionally, the effects of fat transfer may last for a longer period of time compared to the ones due to facial fillers. Fat transfer is usually performed under local anesthesia and as an outpatient procedure.

Facial fat transfer surgery procedure

The procedure involves three main steps:

  • Harvesting the fat: The surgeon uses liposuction to remove fat from a donor area of the patient’s body, such as the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks.
  • Purifying the fat: The harvested fat is processed to remove impurities and excess fluids, leaving only pure fat cells.
  • Injecting the fat: The purified fat is then injected into specific areas of the face, such as the cheeks, temples, or jawline, to add volume and contour the face.

Facial fat transfer surgery benefits

The benefits of facial fat transfer can include:

  • Improved appearance: Facial fat transfer can improve the appearance of the face by restoring volume to areas that have lost fat due to aging or weight loss.
  • Natural results: Because the procedure uses the patient’s own fat, the results are natural-looking and long-lasting.
  • Minimal downtime: The procedure is minimally invasive and requires only a short recovery period, typically about a week.
  • Reduced risk of complications: Because the procedure uses the patient’s own fat, there is little risk of rejection or allergic reaction.
  • Dual benefit: The procedure not only improves the appearance of the face but also removes unwanted fat from other areas of the body.

Dr. Amiti Shah takes special care with facial fat transfer procedures and ensures you are well looked after. Book your appointment with Dr. Shah today to reshape your face contour and look and feel rejuvenated.

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