Facial Fat Injection (Facial Augmentation By Fat Grafting)

· Those in Bangkok, Thailand and interested in facial augmentation with fat injection.
· Those with sagging skin and wrinkles.
· Those with hollow and sunken areas on the face.
· Those who wish to undergo skin rejuvenation.
· Those who wish to revive soft, smooth and youthful skin.

Facial Fat Injection is a fat transfer procedure that is performed on the face to resolve aging signs. The procedure is carried out by by injecting the patient's own fat collected from predetermined areas of the body.

As the skin ages, it tends to lose volume and eventually loosen and sags. Facial Fat Injection is known to improve the skin by filling in the dents to plump up the skin naturally. It also can be an effective way to reduce wrinkles, as well as to diminish acne scars.

Moreover, as the procedure involves collecting patient's own fat from one or more areas, the end result will look and feel natural. This also reduces risks of infection and increases fat retention.

Facial Fat Injection starts with performing liposuction to obtain unwanted fats from a particular part of the body. After the fats are collected, an isolation process will be performed to obtain pure fat cells suitable for injection.

Fats will be transferred to the desired areas such as wrinkles and creases, saggy cheeks, as well as the dents on the face to fill the volume and restore a fuller facial appearance.

At certain conditions, fats may be overfilled during the injection process. This is because some fats may fail to establish a blood supply and eventually die, reducing the overall volume to be gained from the procedure. By overfilling, the treated areas will have a more guaranteed permanent volume in line with the patient's expectations.

· Forehead
· Temple
· Upper eyelid
· Between eyelids
· Cheeks
· Nose
· Nasolabial fold
· Lips (upper and lower)
· Marionette line
· Jaw

1. Consultation and examination by the doctor to determine area(s) to be treated.
2. Before starting the procedure, anesthesia will be administered.
3. Fat harvesting from donor areas of your body will be done to extract tiny parcels of fats.
4. Fats will be processed for injection.
5. The obtained fats will then be injected into the predetermined areas on the face.
6. End of treatment.

<Advantages>
· Revives sagging skin
· Eliminates fine lines and wrinkles
· Enhances facial fullness
· Builds up shallow contours
· Regains more youthful appearance
· Safe and effective

<Limitations>
· Injections may cause swelling, but this should subside in a few days

· Refrain from making intensive movement of facial muscles after the procedure (such as laughter or wide yawning)
· Avoid smoking for at least 3 weeks after the treatment
· Avoid taking blood-thinning medications for the first 2 weeks after the treatment unless directed
· Avoid strenuous exercise for the first 2 weeks
· Do not rub, massage or place tension on the treated areas for at least 2 weeks
· Avoid long hours of exposure under the sunlight
· Avoid facial acids (Retin A, salicylic and glycolic acid) for at least 3 weeks
· Avoid putting pressure on the treated area for effective results

Not everyone is a good candidate for fat transfer or facial fat injection. The following conditions put patients at a much higher risk for serious problems:
· Immunosuppressed state
· Chemotherapy
· On or have been on Accutane within the last three months
· Significant cardiac condition

Q1: Will the fat collection need any downtime like liposuction?
A1: No, it won’t need any downtime like liposuction. Only a small amount of fats is needed. You may however get some bruises or swelling, but this will fade quickly.

Q2: When can I see the results?
A2: Some changes can be seen immediately, and results will continue to improve over time for a period of 3 to 4 months.

Q3: Will the results look natural?
A3: Yes, they look natural and it's important to understand that the results may not look so dramatic in nature. The changes will be subtle but so attractive. It's a great option for those who want to avoid looking like they have had 'work done'.

Q4: Is there any minimum or maximum volume fixed for the transfer?
A4: The amount of augmentation that can be achieved during fat transfer depends on the amount of volume desired, the site which is being treated, and the amount of fat available for transfer.

Q5: Will the results change if I gain or lose weight?
A5: Fat cells are capable of expanding as well as shrinking during weight fluctuations, and the surviving cells transferred to the treated areas behave in the same way as other fat cells in the body. This means that grafted cells can expand if weight is gained, causing expansion in the treated areas. Harvest areas can also gain fat, but this generally happens at a slower rate, since there will be fewer fat cells remaining in the area. Patients will need to be diligent about maintaining a stable weight before and after fat transfer to preserve results.

[Clinic Name] Bangpakok 9 International Hospital
[Location] Bangkok, Thailand
[Nearest Station/ Nearest Tourist Destination] 10 mins drive from shopping malls such as Central Rama 2 and The Bright Rama 2, 20 mins drive from Baiyoke Tower 2
[Clinic Opening Time] Open 24 hrs