It can be defined as the process of transferring fat tissue taken from one area of our body to another area where it is needed. It has been used for cosmetic purposes in the field of plastic surgery for a very long time. Besides its cosmetic use, it is a method that has a place in eliminating scars, releasing various adhesions, and healing depressed injury or surgical scars. It is possible to eliminate or reduce deformities with this method, generally within a short period such as 1 hour in localized areas, and somewhat longer in larger areas.
What Are the Application Areas of Lipofilling?
In cosmetic applications, fat tissue transfer is especially preferred in the face area. It is used to add volume to areas such as the nose, chin, and cheekbones, or to correct shape irregularities in these areas. It can also be applied to the lips and lower eyelids.
Fat tissue transfer is also used in breast fullness or augmentation procedures and in correcting certain shape irregularities of the legs.
Outside of cosmetic uses, it is mainly preferred in the treatment of scars and poorly healed tissues. It can also be applied to support and accelerate the healing process of certain resistant wounds.
What Are the Advantages of Lipofilling?
Since fat tissue is the person’s own tissue, it offers certain advantages over products containing synthetic, animal- or plant-derived, or laboratory-synthesized molecules. Such products used in other examples may not always be accepted by the body, and some allergic reactions may occur.
One of the disadvantages of fat tissue is that it usually requires general anesthesia and operating room conditions. In addition, fat tissue rarely melts away completely. According to common clinical experience, approximately 30–40% of the fat tissue applied takes hold in the area where it is applied and over time becomes part of that area. In recent years, new information on how this rate can be increased has also been added to the scientific literature.
Another disadvantage is that a sufficient amount of fat tissue for transfer may not always be available.
Lipofilling Treatment
General or regional anesthesia is required in order for fat tissue to be taken from an area with excess and transferred to the area where it is needed. This may require a hospital stay of at least 5–6 hours, sometimes even overnight. In addition, for this procedure to be performed, the person must have a sufficient amount of fat tissue.
After the procedure, keeping the transferred area as immobile as possible and applying cold therapy for 24–48 hours are among the most common measures taken to maximize the permanence and survival rate of the fat tissue.
With fat transfer, it is possible to lift the eyebrows, enlarge and shape the chin, increase the volume and height of the cheeks and cheekbones, enlarge and lift the breasts, and correct certain shape irregularities in the legs.
Fat tissue is also known to be a rich source of stem cells. For this reason, it is thought that it can improve skin quality in the area where it is applied, providing noticeable radiance and rejuvenation. Thanks to the increase in volume, it can also indirectly increase the firmness and elasticity of the skin.
Micro Fat Injection Method
The human body contains many natural riches. By using these riches in the field of aesthetics, aesthetic applications can be performed without introducing foreign or chemical substances into the body. In particular, the fat injection methods applied in lipofilling treatment help the skin look healthier and more attractive.
Micro fat injection treatment is a method in which young, stem-cell-rich cells obtained from the patient’s own fat tissue are separated and used for facial rejuvenation. These stem-cell-rich fat cells help the skin look younger and livelier.
In micro fat injection treatment, which is applied within the scope of lipofilling procedures, micro fat cells are generally taken from the waist or inner knee areas. These cells are then transferred to the areas where they are needed, with the aim of rejuvenating the skin and giving it a livelier appearance.
What Are the Risks of Lipofilling Treatment?
Lipofilling treatment, performed with the aid of a cannula, is considered a fairly safe method according to research conducted. Being an organic aesthetic application, this method helps repair the skin and achieve a cleaner, fuller appearance. In this way, a noticeable rejuvenation can be achieved, especially in the face and neck areas. Effective results can be obtained in many areas of the face, including the eye area, chin tip, and eyebrow edges.
The lipofilling method is one of the most preferred filling and rejuvenation methods worldwide. After the application, the skin can achieve a more aesthetic and lively appearance in a short time. If the doctor’s recommendations are followed after the procedure, its effects will begin to be seen within a short time.