Autologous Fat Grafting
To correct problems involving the fatty tissue under the skin, you have two options for possible filling materials.
In my practice, two methods in particular have proven to be the most reliable: injection of the patient’s own fat tissue (fat grafting) with a hyaluronic acid preparation.
For the first option, adipose tissue is carefully removed from another part of the body, for example the stomach or hips, and then injected into the desired location: the cheeks, around the mouth, the upper lip, etc. This helps to reduce the atrophy of the tissue that is associated with aging, resulting in a more fresh and youthful appearance. In addition, as a positive side effect, the productions of collagen is also encouraged.
Even though your own tissue is used, some of the injected adipose tissue is nonetheless broken down. For this reason it can be necessary to refresh the treatment after about 6 months in order to achieve an optimal outcome. The positive results can last for years.
The harvesting and injection of adipose tissue can take a little longer. In my experience it can be very beneficial to take a few days of vacation for the procedure.