FAT  INJECTIONS

Fat grafting is a cosmetic procedure where your own fat is used to rejuvenate the face, augment the cheeks or the lips, or correct problems such as hollowness around the eyes or acne scars. Many people lose facial fat as they age and develop a hollow or gaunt look. Fat grafting can be used to correct  this and give a younger, more refreshed look. Fat grafting is also referred to as free fat transfer. Some of the fat re-implanted will reabsorb within a few months, but some of the augmentation will remain permanent.

You will be a bit swollen at first and it might look as if you were too augmented.
This swelling will subside and you will usually be able to see the true results in 3 to 4 months, although you may still lose some of the grafted fat after that.

The longevity of fat grafts  

It is not known how long these graft lasts. During the first few months, the body absorbs about 65% of the fat. The remaining 35% usually remains in the same place. To have longer lasting results, patients can obtain three or four treatments over a period of six months or one year. The most common procedure in facial surgery is fat transfer. Dr. Vikšraitis  uses a separate procedure in young patients.  For facial area augmentation and during a face lift an additional procedure is used.
 
 First patient:
 Fat injection into glabeller and eyebrow areas
   




Second patient
Fat injection into glabeller and eyebrow areas