Although most people consider fat “the enemy” in their lives, it can often times become an advantage when harvested and re-injected in the face to improve various cosmetic problems. Fat injection has been around for years, but has re-emerged due to new technologies and research. There are advantages to using a patient’s own fat for an implant material. It is readily available, is a living tissue, will not be rejected, feels natural and can be replenished. Many surgeons feel that fat contains abundant stem cells which serve to assist rejuvenation. 

 
FAT TRANSFER IS USED TO:
i. Increase lip size
ii. Correct facial folds, laugh lines and wrinkles
iii. Increase cheekbone size and contour
iv. Fill in acne or traumatic scars
v. Fill in facial defects

The procedure for fat transfer is relatively simple and is performed in the office environment with local or intravenous sedation. Fat is harvested by liposuction from the abdomen, thigh, or buttock area. The fat is then washed and treated and injected into the face to correct the specific problems. Excess fat may be frozen and re injected at a later date.