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20 July 2023

FACE MODELING WITH FAT (LIPOTRANSFER)

Mateusz Koziej MD, PhD, DSc - plastic surgeon

 

Fat reshaping, also known as lipotransfer, is a surgical procedure that aims to improve the proportions and contours of the face by transferring one's own fat from one part of the body to another. Indications for this procedure include:

•   Loss of facial volume associated with the aging process.
•   Filling wrinkles or deep grooves on the face.
•   Improvement of face proportions, such as volume deficits around the cheeks, chin or temples.
•   Restore the volume of facial tissues caused by disease, injury or surgery.

 

The treatment consists of two stages: fat harvesting from one part of the body using the liposuction technique and transferring it to selected areas on the face. In the first phase, the surgeon removes excess fat from areas such as the abdomen, thighs or hips using liposuction techniques. The extracted fat is then subjected to a special purification process and prepared for transfer. In the second phase, the surgeon precisely implants fat in the right places on the face to improve volume, contours and proportions. The entire process is performed using local or general anesthesia, depending on the patient's preferences and the scope of the procedure.

 

After facial modeling with fat, it is important to follow your plastic surgeon's instructions to ensure an optimal recovery process. The following are general recommendations:

•   Avoiding excessive exposure of the area subjected to lipotransfer to injuries, pressure for a certain period of time after the procedure.
•   Using prescribed painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs as directed by the surgeon.
•   Avoiding smoking, which can delay the healing process and negatively affect the results.
•   Protection against direct sun exposure and use of sunscreen creams on treated areas
•   Following facial hygiene recommendations.


After convalescence from facial fat sculpting, patients typically experience an improvement in facial volume, contours, and proportions. The expected effects are:

•   Volume increase in areas that have lost fat, giving the face a youthful and fuller appearance.
•   Improvement of facial contours and smoothing wrinkles or furrows.
•   Recreating the harmony and proportions of the face, improving the proportions of the cheeks, chin or temples.

 

Please note that the results of the procedure may vary depending on the individual anatomical features of the patient and the areas subjected to lipotransfer. Before deciding to model the face with fat, it is always recommended to consult a plastic surgeon who will carefully assess the individual case and present the expected results and potential risks associated with the procedure.