TL Heart Line Fat Transfer

Also known as fat grafting or fat injection

A fat grafting procedure transfers fat from areas in which you have excess fat, such as the outer thighs, and injects it into areas that may be lacking in volume, such as your forehead, temple, front cheek, smile line and front chin. This safe, long-lasting, well-tolerated procedure produces natural-looking results. Every year, thousands of people undergo successful fat grafting and are pleased with the results.

When to Consider Fat Transfer

· If you have facial areas that appear creased and sunken

· If you desire more permanent correction than is provided by temporary fillers

· If you wish to improve your body contour, revise scars and rejuvenate your face

· If you are looking older than your age, naturally increase volume with your own fat cells.

Considerations

Pros

· Autologous fat (from your own body), as opposed to dermal fillers, replaces “like with like,” reducing the chance of allergic reactions to foreign substances.

· Fat transfer results are natural, long lasting and safe.

· Fat transfer is a noninvasive method for achieving facial rejuvenation.

These are the top three pros and cons to weigh when considering fat transfer. If you wish to focus on what is unique to you, please consult with your aesthetic plastic surgeon.

Are you a good candidate for a fat transfer?

The purpose of fat grafting is to augment or fill in volume-deficient areas. Commonly grafted, or injected, areas include, face, depressions in the skin (forehead, temple, smile line and front cheek and chin). Of course, you must have donor sites from which fat can be taken.

Facial fat transfer: If you have facial creases, such as laugh lines, smile lines, and crow’s-feet, fat can be removed from your abdomen, thighs, or other areas and be injected into your face.