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Facial fat grafting is a method used to improve the hollows and wrinkles on the face. This is a method with many outstanding advantages, used by plastic surgeons and many young people to rejuvenate the entire face.
1. What is autologous fat transplant?
A full, radiant, flawless face is the desire of everyone. However, due to many different factors such as geographical location, bone structure, age and aging, many women have a sunken, concave face, facial skin becomes wrinkled, sagging or appears grooves. , wrinkle. As a result, you will look older than your age.
To solve this situation, it is necessary to use fillers to fill the hollows and grooves on the face. The method of autologous fat grafting on the face with many outstanding advantages is being used by plastic surgeons and many young people with the desire to be able to rejuvenate the face in a comprehensive way.
Facial fat transplantation is a method of using your own excess fat after it has been processed according to a standard procedure to selectively extract good fat "essences", under the most aseptic conditions. Then, fat will be injected directly into areas where there is a lack of stromal tissue, collagen or elastin on the face (such as eyes, cheeks, temples...). As a result, you will overcome your thin, wrinkled, sagging face. At the same time, it brings a fuller, more harmonious and youthful face.
2. Indications and contraindications of the method of autologous fat transfer to the face The method of autologous fat transfer to the face is suitable for both men and women aged 18 and over experiencing conditions such as:
Dimpled forehead ; Temporal hollow; Bone sunken cheeks; Sunken eyes, sunken tears; Wrinkles, deep grooves in the face; Short chin, rough jawline; Lips are less full. In addition to the rejuvenating effect, autologous fat transfer is also indicated in cases where you have asymmetrical face or breast fat and buttock fat.
Autologous fat transplantation is contraindicated in the following cases:
Pregnant women; Blood clotting disorders; Metabolic lipid disorders ; Severe chronic diseases such as: Tuberculosis, diabetes, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases; Deep vein thrombosis ; Pulmonary thrombosis. In addition, caution should be exercised with women who are menstruating and have abnormal psychological symptoms.
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3. What are the advantages of the autologous fat transfer method? This method uses your own excess fat, so it ensures high compatibility, safety and does not have a rejection reaction or harm to health. The procedure is quick and easy. Fat is implanted into areas of the body through very small injections, so it is usually painless and does not leave scars. Through direct fat removal on the body, you can get rid of excess fat in unwanted areas. When transplanting autologous fat essence, the viability of fat cells is very high, ensuring immediate results. Once they have adapted and survived, the transplanted fat cells will continue to proliferate. In addition, it also has the ability to repair broken bonds, helping to maintain long-term skin rejuvenation results.
4. Technical procedure for fat grafting on the face Autologous fat grafting on the face is usually done within 1 - 1.5 hours, under anesthesia or pre-anesthesia. The basic procedure of fat grafting on the face includes the following 6 steps:
Step 1: First, you will be examined by a plastic surgery specialist, to assess the aging status, the degree of deficiency. . Based on that, the doctor will calculate the amount of fat expected to be taken in the excess area for implantation and come up with a plan that suits your needs and desires. Step 2: You will have a comprehensive health check before surgery. Step 3: Surgical design: The doctor will conduct measurements, determine the areas of tissue deficiency and mark the location where fat grafting is required. Along with that, the doctor will mark the area to remove fat. Step 4: You are anesthetized, pre-anesthetic or anesthetized to make sure you don't feel pain and are safe. Step 5: Carry out surgery: After the preparation is complete, the plastic surgeon will remove excess fat in the area marked with cannula, then put that fat into the centrifuge, to separate Extract pure and healthy fats. Then the doctor will take the processed fat to inject into the previously marked deficiency areas carefully and accurately. Step 6: Care after fat grafting: After the surgery is completed, you will be able to rest in the postoperative room, take care of and change the dressing, and can go home the same day. Doctors will also schedule regular check-ups and follow-up to ensure your health and beauty is restored and stabilized according to the set schedule. The specific care after fat transplantation is as follows:
After fat transfer, you will be monitored for 1-2 hours at the hospital, then can go home to rest and resume normal activities. Swelling and mild bruising after surgery will gradually decrease and completely disappear after 5-7 days. You need to change the dressing of the injection site and the site of fat removal daily. You need to put pressure on the fat grafting area to fix it to avoid moving the fat mass. You can apply cold for the first 24-48 hours to limit swelling. Absolutely do not apply heat or sauna for the first 1-2 weeks. Also pay special attention not to hit hard and not massage the fat grafting area. It is necessary to use prescription drugs according to the instructions of the doctor, do not arbitrarily add or remove drugs.
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5. Notes before performing fat grafting on the face Do not smoke for at least 1 month before and 1 month after surgery. Do not take medications containing aspirin for 10 days before surgery. If fat grafting on the face is not performed by well-trained and experienced doctors, performed at unsafe facilities, it may cause you to encounter complications such as: Infection, excessive swelling, granulomatous, uneven contour of the face. If injecting fat in the wrong layer, injecting it into a blood vessel can cause pulmonary embolism, eye or cerebral embolism, blindness or even death.
6. How long does it take for autologous fat to last? To know the method "how long does it take to transplant fat on the face?" should be based on the quality of adipose tissue. This is an extremely important factor, it will affect the length of time after cosmetic surgery.
Autologous fat used for facial transplantation are quality fat cells that have been filtered, they must be able to divide and multiply continuously to help maintain the necessary amount of fat at the sites to be transplanted without being eliminated over time.
Usually, the results of autologous fat grafting on the face will be stable after 3-4 months and the effect is maintained for an average of 1-2 years. After that, the percentage of remaining fat usually fluctuates in the range of 40-70% depending on the physical condition of each person. If you have a scientific nutritional diet and good facial care, the effect can be maintained for up to 5-10 years.
In general, the method of “how long does it take for autologous fat transfer to the face?” Depends on many factors, namely:
Body of each person: Physical factors do not affect much but also have a partial influence on maintaining the results of autologous fat transplantation. For people with good physical condition, fat cells after being transplanted to a new location easily adapt, proliferate and grow, which will help fill the face area quickly, and help maintain the results of facial fat transplantation. longest lasting. In contrast, for people with poor physical condition and poor resistance, it will be difficult for fat transplants to maintain long-term effectiveness, because incompatible fat cells will be quickly eliminated by the body. In this case, you need to talk directly with your doctor to get the right method of implementation. At the same time, you also need to follow a nutritious diet and take care of your facial skin carefully to achieve the desired results.
Skill and technique of the doctor: How long does autologous fat transfer on the face require the surgeon to be experts in the cosmetic industry to be able to process and extract the pure fat tissue and determine the amount of fat to be transplanted in accordance with the texture of your face. Therefore, you should pay attention to this issue in order to choose the best place to perform, to avoid the case of fat grafting at underground, poor-quality facilities because of the low cost and unfortunate consequences. Autologous fat grafting technology on the face: The more modern the technology, the more fully the process is guaranteed according to the standards of the Ministry of Health, the longer-term maintenance effect will be. In the process of autologous fat transfer to the face, the stage of centrifugation and extraction of pure adipose tissue plays an extremely important role, only cosmetic centers with enough advanced equipment can perform this procedure. correct these operations. Autologous fat tissue quality: This is a key factor in determining how long the results of your autologous fat grafting will last. If your adipose tissue is of low quality, incompatible with the face area, self-rejection will occur and the maintenance time is less than 1 year. On the other hand, using high-quality adipose tissue will have high compatibility and the ability to duplicate fat cells continuously in order to maintain a stable fat volume at the implant site, the cosmetic effect can be 5- 10 years. In short, to maintain the long-term results of autologous fat grafting on the face, you need to:
Choose a reputable cosmetic address, fully equipped with modern medical equipment. The procedure is completely sterile. A team of professional doctors and nurses with many years of experience can handle any situation arising during the implementation process, ensuring safety and efficiency criteria. Choosing the most optimal autologous fat transfer technology today to ensure a healthy and stable number of live fat cells. The care regimen after autologous fat grafting on the face must follow the surgeon's instructions to keep the results stable and continue to maintain long-term.
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