If you’re searching for a natural way to regain a youthful look, then a facial fat transfer (FFT) may prove as a solution. It is a cosmetic procedure which involves transferring your own body fat into your face, in order to enhance or smoothen your features. The details of the procedures, its preparation and associated risks are covered here.
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The treatment is usually sub-divided into 2 main parts, namely:
Facial fat transfers are a more long lasting procedure than fillers and are a non-invasive and hence, a safer form of reinvigorating your face. FFT has the added advantage of using your body’s own resources as compared injecting foreign substances such as in Botox, to augment your features.
In most cases, a certain amount of the fat deposited may be reabsorbed over time but patients have reported as high as an 80% retainment rate. However, it is important to keep in mind that it is an aesthetic procedure and sometimes the final results may be unsatisfactory to your needs. That is why it is necessary to be open about your expectations with your surgeon, and be honest about your needs and motivations.
Fat transfers are also known as lipofilling or structural fat grafting. They are not limited to application on the face alone, fat transfers can be used for breast augmentation as well as body contouring methods.