Fat injections As the years go by, the underlying collagen and elastin in our skin break down. Skin starts to loosen and sag, lending a droopy appearance to breasts, buttocks, face and even genitals. We also tend to lose subcutaneous fat on our faces, bringing about a haggard, hollow, or even skeletal look.
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Fat injections involve extracting your own fat tissue and injecting it into another area to add fullness, mimic the suppleness of youth, and enhance contour. As the fat is your own tissue, it is not subject to rejection by your body. Fat injections are used to enlarge breasts, create more curvaceous buttocks, return robustness to the face and restore plumpness to the outer portions of the vagina.
Click below for answers to commonly asked questions in this area of our expertise.
Why use fat cells from my own body?
Your own fat is a good filler as it is soft, feels natural and does not cause immune problems.
Who is a good candidate for fat injections?
Patients who benefit from fat injections are people who desire augmentation or filling of volume-deficient areas. Generally, patients should be in good health and should stop smoking well in advance of the procedure. To be considered for fat injections, be as forthcoming to your doctor as possible about your medical history and your aesthetic goals.
How is my own fat tissue extracted and used?
A liposuction technique is used to harvest fat from body parts like the abdomen or thighs. The fat will then be prepared according to your doctor’s preferred method and then injected into the desired area. The donor site (where the fat is taken from) and treatment site (where it is being re-implanted) will have been treated with local anaesthetic.
What is the recovery period like?
Treated areas may feel tight and tender, and your donor site may be sore as well. Bruising and swelling will probably occur, the degree of which depends on the area injected. Your doctor may request that you don’t sit or lie on the injected area for a prescribed duration. If you feel any severe pain or other abnormal symptoms, call your doctor immediately.
How do I get started?
Our experts will be happy to discuss your options with you. Please feel free to make an appointment or call us at 1800 22 3322 for a consultation to discuss your specific needs.
