Fat
Grafting
OVERVIEW
Structural fat grafting is a natural way to fill in
creases and wrinkles, by a specific method of
obtaining fatty tissue for grafting and
re-implantation that our North Carolina Plastic
Surgeon performs, at our Blue Ridge Plastic Surgery
Group suite. The tissue is obtained by gentle
aspiration with specialized instruments in an effort
to maintain the basic structure of the cells, while
keeping them alive and intact. The fat cells are
purified and then re-implanted into areas that are
deficient in soft tissue volume. Small amounts of
fat are injected in layers to gradually build up new
soft tissue structures. The classic areas for fat
grafting are in the face, including laugh lines and
frown lines, upper and lower lips, marionette lines,
under the eyes and occasionally, the eyelids and jaw
line. Another common area for fat grafting is the
back of the hands. Fat cells are placed into an
environment which allows for easy reestablishment.
Tissues on the face are highly vascular, having a
much better blood supply than the rest of the body,
allowing a higher chance of successful fat grafting.
SURGERY
The fat is harvested from the abdomen or hips by
syringe liposuction, processed, and carefully
injected into the areas which require rejuvenation.
For small areas, this procedure is performed under
local anesthesia, usually with an oral medication
for mild sedation. Fat tissue is from your own body,
so it will not be rejected as some synthetic fillers
may be. When performed properly, permanent
improvements in facial contours are possible. If
some fat is re-absorbed, and the desired result is
not achieved, a second procedure can easily be
performed to augment the results obtained from the
first injections. Side effects are minimal and
include slight chance of infection. |
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We have many
before and after pictures of this great
procedure. Dr. Anagnos has used fat
transfers to enhance the
lower eye hollowness,
smooth out badly veined hands, eliminate
deep facial creases, scar defects and acne
pitting. |
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Photo Gallery :: Structural Fat Grafting Before Fat Grafting #1 After Fat Grafting #1 Fat Grafting Before Fat Grafting #2 After #2 Fat Grafting Fat Grafting
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If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at 828-268-0082,
email us, or use our
online
request form. |
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