Fat transfer aims to restore volume loss in the face and achieve natural, long-lasting rejuvenation. In this article, you can find out how the method is performed and what to pay attention to.
Ageing is a process that progresses naturally in every person’s life. From the late 20s onwards, the amount of collagen and elastin in our skin begins to decrease. This leads to loosening of the skin, lines that become more pronounced on the face and loss of volume.
Hollow temples, sagging cheeks, thinning lips and a diminishing jawline are the most common effects of this process. Today, thanks to modern aesthetic surgery techniques, it is possible to reduce these problems. In particular, autologous fat transfer, that is, injecting the person's own fat tissue into the face, aims for both natural and long-term rejuvenation.
With more than 17 years of experience in aesthetic and plastic surgery, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Karadağ shares the advantages of this method with her patients and helps preserve their natural beauty.
What Is Facial Fat Transfer?
Fat transfer (fat grafting) is a procedure in which fat cells taken from different areas of the body are processed and injected into the areas of the face that need them. Because the fat used in this method belongs entirely to the person themselves, it is called “autologous”. During the procedure, fat tissue usually taken from the abdomen, waist, thighs or inner knees is prepared using special techniques and then applied to the areas of the face that have lost volume.
With this method:
- Facial wrinkles are softened,
- Hollow areas are filled out,
- Facial contours are reshaped,
- A more vibrant, youthful and healthy appearance is achieved.
The Two-Way Advantage of Fat Transfer
One of the most important advantages of fat transfer is that it provides two benefits at once. While the cells taken from an area of the body with excess fat allow contouring there, fullness and a youthful effect are achieved in the face. This means a holistic aesthetic improvement.
In short, fat taken from an area you do not want it is used in your face as a natural filler obtained from your own tissue.
A Natural and Safe Rejuvenation Method
Fat transfer, one of the procedures frequently chosen in aesthetic surgery in recent years, stands out for its natural results. Because your own cells are used instead of a foreign substance, the risk of an immune reaction, allergy or rejection is low.
As Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Karadağ emphasises, facial fat transfer adapts to the natural structure of the skin and rejuvenates without distorting the person's facial features. In this way, the aim after the procedure is a natural and fresh expression rather than an artificial look.
Long-Lasting Results
Fat transfer to the face provides a longer-lasting effect than conventional fillers. This is because some of the transferred fat cells continue to live permanently in the body. This helps the results last for longer than several years.
Although the recovery process may vary from person to person, swelling and bruising usually disappear within a few days. Most patients can return to daily life 1–2 days after the procedure.
Areas Where Fat Transfer Is Applied
Fat transfer has a very wide range of uses in facial rejuvenation. The areas where it is most often applied are:
- Temples: A hollow appearance is corrected.
- Cheekbones: A fuller and more youthful expression is created.
- Nasolabial Area (smile lines): Deep wrinkles are softened.
- Lips: A fuller and more vibrant appearance is achieved.
- Jawline: The facial contour is made more defined.
The Fat Transfer Experience with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Karadağ
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Karadağ, who has been practising in aesthetic and plastic surgery since 2009, aims to achieve natural and long-lasting results by using modern technologies in facial rejuvenation treatments.
She listens to her patients' expectations and plans facial contours individually. The aim is a natural appearance in harmony with the person's facial aesthetics.
How is facial rejuvenation with stem cells done? You can also read this article by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Karadağ.
Why Fat Transfer?
- Natural Filler: Because it is obtained from your own fat, it is compatible with your body.
- Long-Term Effect: It is longer-lasting than conventional fillers.
- Double Advantage: Fat is removed from unwanted areas and the face is rejuvenated.
- Safe: The risk of allergy, rejection or immune reaction is minimal.
- Natural Look: It provides rejuvenation without an artificial effect.
Volume loss, wrinkles and skin sagging brought on by the ageing process can be reduced with various methods. With fat transfer, both natural and long-lasting rejuvenation is the aim. If you too would like to reshape your facial contours and achieve a younger, more vibrant appearance, this method may be an ideal option for you.
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