The lipofilling procedure gives a person the opportunity to get rid of age-related wrinkles on the face. The method was discovered a very long time ago and was practiced more than 100 years ago, but now it has become available to everyone. Lipofilling is a cosmetic procedure that helps to correct facial defects and even its outlines: subcutaneous fat is moved to the desired areas that they want to smooth out.
Action and benefits
The rejuvenation procedure can be done after your skin has lost its color and its elasticity. To do this, the problematic part is filled with fat – from this the skin becomes elastic and the complexion changes, expressive outlines are acquired.
This procedure is very popular and in demand. It is carried out for rejuvenation, getting rid of wrinkles, as well as correcting sagging areas. The adipose tissue that is used is saturated with stem cells. After a few months, when the fat finally grows, the complexion will improve, facial features will acquire a more distinct contour, and the epidermis will become smooth.
Advantages of lipofilling:
- Rejuvenation is available to a large audience of people from 18 to 70 years old.
- Fat rejection is unlikely to last longer.
- You do not need to use general anesthesia of the body.
- The procedure eliminates many problems such as smoothing wrinkles and removing scars.
- There is a quick visible effect.
Lipofilling is considered one of the most accessible and well-known procedures for rejuvenation. But those who want to do it should pay attention to the fact that not all doctors can carry it out correctly. With the wrong operation, asymmetry of the face may occur, and with a careless attitude there is a risk of infection.
Indications and contraindications
The procedure is recommended for those who:
- Pronounced wrinkles and folds.
- Scars.
- There is a need for facial rejuvenation.
- There is no clarity in the outlines of the oval of the face.
- There were deep tear grooves.
Lipofilling can also be done if you notice that your face is sagging and there are noticeable skin problems.
There are also contraindications to such a procedure:
- poor blood clotting
- diabetes,
- oncological disease,
- poor functioning of the cardiovascular system,
- infectious diseases.
Methodology
Preparation for the operation.
Before the procedure, the patient is given a complete examination. The surgeon chooses a place from which it is better to take fat, and examines the areas where it needs to be injected. If there is not enough fat, then the plastic surgeon will use implants.
For a positive result is:
- be in good mental and physical condition;
- do not take drugs that thin the blood for about 2-3 weeks;
- do not eat for more than 6 hours before the procedure.
If the patient has special properties of the body and it is impossible to pump the required amount of fat, then after a while the procedure is repeated.
This operation takes about an hour and is considered simple: fat is drawn out with a syringe with a special nozzle. As a rule, from those places where the fat is the most, namely, the lower abdomen and thighs.
The graft is then de-anesthetized and cleaned. After that, they fill the problem areas on the face. Small sutures are placed at the sites of fat implantation.
After 2 weeks, bruising and swelling begin to disappear. Already after 2 months, the fat is restored, covered with capillary tubes, and returns to its functioning. Tissue rejection in this case is virtually zero, because own fat is used for lipofilling.
Carrying out lipofilling on different areas of the face.
For lowered eyelids, a little fat biomaterial is introduced. After that, the eyelids are smoothed and the eyes acquire their former beauty. Such manipulation will last you 2-3 years. The chin, which is one of the first to give out your age. Rejuvenation adds elasticity and proportionality to the chin. It is believed that this is the best tool for adjusting the chin.
Together with the face in this way rejuvenate the neck. The neckline looks beautiful and young. Lipofilling of the cheekbones eliminates wrinkles. The operation is very simple and the result is visible after 2 weeks. With the help of such manipulations, the nasolabial folds are smoothed out. Whiskey is also subjected to this procedure. Lips can be given a swollen and juicy look.
Many patients who have resorted to such procedures say that the effect lasts up to 5 years. The effect of plump lips is slightly less – 2-3 years.
Recovery period
Each person has a different recovery period. During this procedure, anesthesia is performed. You won't stay long in the clinic. After discharge, you will sometimes need to come to see a doctor. Swelling and bruising will subside in 2-3 weeks. At first, it is worth limiting physical activity.



