Fat Transfer - Wrinkle Reduction Alternatives
Fat transfer is about as basic and safe of a procedure as you can get when it comes to cosmetic surgery. Of course, injections are required so there is an element of risk involved. However, what is essentially being done is killing two birds with one stone, if you will. Fat is removed from your buttocks, thighs, or other areas where you have excess fat via liposuction or a form of the procedure. That fat is then processed so that excess fluid is removed and it is re-injected into the body in the areas where people need filled in. For example, instead of collagen injections, you could take fat from your thighs and have it injected into your neck to eliminate the unsightly neck folds and lines that come with age.
Having fat transfer done has no allergy risks because the material being injected is your own body fat. A small syringe is used to remove the fat, rather than the large tube that most people associate with liposuction. The fat is used wherever needed and excess fat is simply discarded when the procedure is complete. If you happen to want a tummy tuck or some fat taken off your thighs and you have sunken cheeks, excessive wrinkles or lines on your face, or even neck folds that need filled in, you can create a perfect use for the removed fat and have two procedures done at once.
In many cases, fat transfer is the result of a previous treatment or procedure. In the event of a tummy tuck or liposuction, the doctor can often harvest large amounts of body fat. This can be stored and frozen to save for future injections as needed. The fat injections, like all filler treatments, will not be permanent and will work best in areas that don’t move as much. By harvesting excess fat and saving it, you can be prepared for future treatments that might come along as time goes on.
For many people, fat transfer doesn’t sound like the most appealing process in the world. However disgusting putting body fat from your buttocks or stomach into your face might seem, putting chemicals in your face to fill wrinkles, lines, and sunken spots is even worse. If you think this treatment option could be effective for your needs, talk to your doctor to discuss the process and what options you have when it comes to getting rid of unwanted fat and wrinkles at the same time.