FACIAL REJUVENATION WITH FAT GRAFT

The aging of the body over time also leads to a significant reduction in skin volume; the skin becomes thinner, making the face look thin, emaciated and tired. In some patients, this condition may be due to the natural structure of the face. Fat transfer / fat grafting / or autologous fat transplantation is considered an effective method in replenishing the deficient amount of subcutaneous fat, helping to tighten facial skin, improve wrinkles. At the same time, this is also a great technique to reshape the face to make it full and youthful.

The method of autologous fat grafting to shape and rejuvenate the face is performed by transferring fat from the abdomen or thighs and then injecting it back into the face. The location of fat transfer and the percentage of fat transferred more or less will be balanced by the doctor based on the fat deficiency in each patient. This method uses the patient's own fat tissue, so it is very safe and does not cause rejection like other beauty treatments by introducing foreign materials into the body.

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BENEFITS OF FAT GRAFT FOR FACIAL REJUVENATION AND RECONTOURING

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Many doctors around the world choose the method of autologous fat transfer to overcome the lack of fat on the face and other body areas; or use fat to beautify instead of injecting fillers. Because fat is a living cell, it will survive and grow after transplantation.

And because it is the patient's own fat, the risk of infection or rejection is very rare - a complication that often arises with external implants.

REVERSE THE AGING PROCESS WHILE KEEPING THE FACE NATURAL

One of the most significant benefits of fat grafting is that it gives soft and natural contours to the face, instead of using an external material. The fat transfer filling in the concave areas of the face also helps to erase wrinkles, and gives a smooth, youthful skin.

MINIMALLY INVASIVE, NO RECOVERY TIME REQUIRED

Autologous fat grafting is a minimally invasive method with a fast recovery time. Therefore, the patient can go home immediately after the procedure.

FACIAL REJUVENATION AND RECONTOURING USING FAT GRAFT PROCESS

Before you can perform fat transfer on your face or anywhere on your body, you need to make an appointment with a doctor at AVA Hospital.

At the consultation, the doctors will listen to your wishes about facial shaping or rejuvenation; and the reason you want to beautify by fat transfer method. Your doctor can advise you on the best cosmetic procedure that fits your criteria.

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FAT HARVESTING FROM ABDOMEN OR THIGH AREAS

First, fat will be removed from the abdomen or thighs, where there is enough excess fat to be able to perform fat transfer to the areas of fat deficiency.

Usually, many patients will combine liposuction in the abdomen/thigh and take advantage of the liposuction to conduct fat grafting to shape the face, hand, chest or lift the buttocks.

CENTRIFUGE TO OBTAIN HEALTHY FAT CELLS

After the fat is removed sufficiently, it will be centrifuged to separate healthy fat cells from other content.

FAT GRAFT INTO PREDETERMINED AREAS ON FACE OR BODY

Finally, fat cells are injected into previously marked areas of facial fat deficiency such as sunken cheeks, sunken temples, nasolabial folds, eye sockets, forehead, etc.

This is a minimally invasive procedure so the patient will be given a local anesthetic only. It takes about 90 minutes for the entire procedure. Results are visible immediately, but the most complete results take about 1-2 weeks, after the swelling and bruising disappear.

BEFORE & AFTER

RECOVERY PROCESS AFTER TRADITIONAL FACELIFT

IMMEDIATELY AFTER PROCEDURE

In places where the fat is removed, there might be slight swelling and bruising. This is very normal and should improve within 1-2 weeks after the procedure.

2 WEEKS AFTER PROCEDURE

Swelling and bruising will decrease markedly between 7-10 days after fat transfer/transplant.

During the first week, the patient was able to return to work and light daily activities.

By week 2, the bruising is usually gone, but some swelling is still present. In cases where patients combine fat transfer and facelift surgery, the recovery will be longer.

3-6 MONTHS AFTER FAT GRAFTING

It takes about 3 months for you to see an improved, youthful and full face.

It takes about 6 months for healthy fat cells after being injected into the skin to establish long-term survival.

As long as you maintain a reasonable weight, the effect of this method is sustainable and there is no need to follow up afterwards.

WHY AVA HOSPITAL?

AVA Hospital is proud to be a strategic partner of InMode and is the pioneer hospital in Vietnam to successfully apply Embrace RF technology to treatment and bring satisfaction to many patients.

Doctor Nguyen Thien Khanh, MD - Chief Medical Officer at AVA Hospital is the first doctor to be certified by InMode for his professional qualifications & skills in using Embrace RF technology in Vietnam.

Along with the expertise and experience of more than 20 years of studying and working in major hospitals in the United States and Singapore, the family of doctors at AVA Hospital are Dr. Nguyen Thien Khanh, Dr. Nguyen Thien Khanh and Dr. Nguyen Huong Giang will continue the tradition of "Every Patient Is A Family Member", to bring optimal service and dedicated care to our patients.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW WILL MY FACE LOOK AFTER FAT GRAFT?

The most remarkable benefit of fat grafting for your face is that it can make you look years younger, while enhancing the harmony and balance of your facial features.

However, it’s important to keep in mind that the goal of fat transfer is to restore your natural facial contours and youthful appearance, not to create entirely new features. Once transferred, the fat cells will continue to live and behave like any other fat tissue in your body. Therefore, any weight gain or loss can affect the volume of the fat, which in turn may alter the appearance of your face.

This is why doctors often advise patients to maintain a stable weight before and after the procedure in order to preserve the results.

WILL MY BODY REJECT THIS FAT GRAFT?

Unlike dermal fillers, facial fat grafting does not introduce any foreign substances or compounds into the body. This is the difference and also the outstanding advantage that makes Fat Graft the perfect solution for patients who are allergic or sensitive to substances such as collagen or hyaluronic acid. Plus, most dermal fillers will dissolve over time.

For autologous fat, the results will be more long-lasting because fat is a living cell. After being implanted in the skin, they will divide and duplicate continuously to help maintain the necessary amount of fat at the transplanted sites without being eliminated over time.

WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM FACIAL FAT GRAFT?

Facial Fat Graft is used to treat fat atrophy/lack of fat on the face.

This method is suitable for patients who wish to improve the signs of aging on the face including: sunken cheeks, sunken temples, deep nasolabial folds, wrinkles, etc. By removing fat in the excess fat areas of the body (usually the abdomen or thighs) to fill in facial depressions, fat transfer brings youthful contours to the face.

HOW MUCH IS THE COST FOR FACIAL FAT GRAFT?

Each fat grafting procedure differs in fat volume based on the aging status of each client.

In some patients, Facial Fat Graft is a stand-alone procedure, but in others it is used as an adjunct to Facelift for optimal results. The cost of fat graft in this case may be lower than just taking fat for a stand-alone fat graft procedure.

Therefore, you should consult with a plastic surgeon to receive a suitable cost-effective beauty method.