Cosmetic Surgery Procedures: Fat Grafting

Fat grafting (or fat transfer) is an exciting development in facial rejuvenation and highly effective in filling and softening deep facial lines, nasolabial folds, and sunken eyes. 

As most patients require some sort of "fill" to achieve natural results in a facial rejuvenation procedure, fat is both a natural and readily-available resource in the patient's own body. Additionally, fat transfer causes no allergic reactions, as the filler is your own fat - there is no risk that the fat filler tissue will trigger a reaction in the body.

The fat grafting procedure begins by extracting a portion of natural fat from the patient's own body (typically from areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks) and then re-implanting that fat where it is most needed. Dr. Vargas performs fat transfer procedures in the in-suite laser room, or can combine this with other procedures in a surgery center. The entire procedure can be completed in about an hour and the results are natural and beautiful.

A list of potential candidates for fat grafting:

• Those who wish to improve the contour of their face by diminishing lines
• Those with the appearance of wrinkles, creases, furrows
• Those with marionette lines or deep depressions in the face
• Those who have excess fat in other areas of the body

About the fat grafting procedure:

The fat grafting process is simple: After preparing the donor area (abdomen, thighs, or buttocks) for fat removal with a local anesthetic, Dr. Vargas will withdraw the donor fat with a syringe, process it  and then inject the filler into the area of the face with micro-injections. This fat transfer process will be repeated until the desired effect has been achieved.

During your initial fat grafting consultation with Dr. Vargas, you will receive an examination of the areas that would benefit from fat grafting. Measurements, photos and notes may be taken at this time.

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