What is the lipofilling
Lipofilling or injecting autologous fat, or injections of fat, is a procedure that consists of the removal of the patient’s own fat, its treatment, and its use to recuperate lost volume or to increase the volume of areas that need it, both in the face as well as in other areas of the body. In the face it can be used to enhance the cheeks and the chin, reduce sagging such as nasolabial furrows (furrows between the nose and the corners of the mouth), marionette lines (furrows that go from the corners of the mouth to the jaw), and naso-ocular furrows (eye bag furrows). A full facial treatment can also be performed by treating different areas where it is needed, whilst at the same time achieving an all-round improvement in the face in those cases where it is indicated. Likewise, treatment with facial lipofilling improves the quality and appearance of the skin.
This procedure can be combined with a face lift and other procedures.
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The operation
Lipofilling consists of the extraction of fat from the areas where it has accumulated, its treatment, and its placement where required using very fine cannula tubes in order to increase volume, reduce furrows, and improve not only an oval face but also skin quality.
The post-operative
Post-operative care for facial lipofilling varies according to the area treated. If the area is small, the patient will be able to resume their daily life immediately, whilst avoiding exertions. The treated area will remain swollen for some time but the swelling will go down. Recovery will be similar in cases where an extensive area has been treated, bearing in mind that the swollen area will be larger.
It’s important to avoid exposure to sunshine in the area treated, and to use close-fitting garments on the areas where we have extracted the fat.