Facial fat injection is a popular method among plastic surgery or cosmetic procedures.

In this procedure, adipose tissue taken from another part of the person’s body is injected into certain areas to make the face look fuller and younger.

Fat injection is generally used to fill areas with facial volume loss, to correct fine wrinkles or to reshape facial contours. At the same time, since the adipose tissue is rich in stem cells, it also has skin regeneration properties.

The process usually includes the following steps:

  • Anesthesia
  • Fat extraction
  • Fat preparation
  • Fat injection
Anesthesia

The procedure is performed under local and general anesthesia, so the patient does not feel pain or discomfort.

Fat extraction

For fat injection, adipose tissue is usually taken from another part of the body, such as the abdomen or thigh. This means that the fat is removed by liposuction (vacuum fat removal).

Fat preparation

The removed fat tissue is subjected to a special process. Fat is separated from blood and other tissue particles and pure fat is obtained.

Fat injection

Pure fat is injected into targeted facial areas using fine needles or injectors. The injected fat tissue fills the volume loss on the face and creates a feeling of fullness and youth in the skin.

Fat injection is generally considered a non-surgical procedure, but it still has some risks and potential complications. Therefore, if you are considering this type of procedure, it is important to consult an experienced plastic surgeon and have a detailed consultation about the possible risks.