One of the first signs of facial aging is the melting of the fat pads (Haversian glands), which provide the mid-face with volume and filling. Due to this loss of mass under the eyelids, in the cheeks and around the cheekbones, mid-face starts to look hollow and unhealthy. The lines adjacent to the nose deepen, the lower eyelids begin to sag, and the under-eye bags become visible.
The fat harvested from any part of the patient's own body can be used successfully to add volume to the sunken areas. (cheeks, cheekbones, lips and around the lips).
Fat injection is one of today's most successful non-surgical facial rejuvenation techniques. The procedure is done under local anesthesia and sedation. The fat removed by a low-pressure liposuction method is injected into the desired region in small quantities. No stitches. Patients can return to their normal routine in two hours. Light blackening and swelling may happen which usually last for eight to ten days.
