It’s cost-effective because it comes with liposuction, where fat is zapped from unwanted parts and then pumped into areas which need perking up.
Fat transfer has become a preferred method of facial volume enhancement for patients who are sensitive to traditional dermal fillers such as restylane or collagen. After liposuction, the excess fat is processed and then injected into the deep lines and wrinkles, depressions under the cheeks or thin lips, for a fuller look.
One advantage of volume enhancement using fat injection is that there is no chance of allergic reaction since it comes from the patient’s body.
Valerio says that in conventional eyelid surgery, the removal of the fat pads results in hollowness under the eyes. Ironically, this method of rejuvenation still makes the individual look older. On the other hand, relocating the fat to the tear trough (the area that covers the open socket of the eye or where you apply under-eye cream and concealer) gives a more pleasing contour to the eyelid, and consequently a well-rested look.
Breast uplift
Valerio has also been substituting the patient’s fats for implant augmentation mammography. Fat grafting to the breast is an alternative treatment for such concerns as abnormally small breasts, droopy breasts due to aging or childbirth, and asymmetric breasts (one breast is smaller than the other).
The process consists of moderate liposuction in places where there is excess fat. In Filipinos, it’s normally the puson or lower abdomen and the thighs or saddlebags. The fat is segregated and cleansed, then placed in a syringe and injected into the breast.
Ref: dailyinquirer
