Do you know the applications of lipofilling?

What is lipofilling?

It is a novel technique, applicable to both men and women, which uses the patient’s own fat to achieve volume replacement, both facial and body.

The patient’s own fat is very easy to obtain, since it is found in the body itself. In addition, it does not cause any rejection problems and is a harder substance compared to other filler options, allowing:

  • Volume enhancement
  • Tissue regeneration

Main applications of lipofilling

  • Dark circles
  • Cheekbones
  • Chin
  • Mandibular angle

On the other hand, there are 3 types of lipofilling, depending on the area where they are implanted:

  • Nanfotat: liquid
  • Microfat: medium density
  • Macrofat: high density

Nanofat

The technique allows, once the fat has been extracted under local anesthesia and emulsified, to obtain a liquid product with the properties of stem cells. The treatment is very minimally invasive and causes minimal discomfort, with only a little swelling during the first few days, which does not prevent the patient from leading a normal life.

It is indicated for rejuvenation processes, particularly for the following cases:

  • Improvement of “dark circles under the eyes”.
  • Rejuvenation of the periocular and periorbuccal skin.
  • Rejuvenation of the décolleté
  • Regeneration and rejuvenation of face and hands

Microfat

Aging causes atrophy in the soft tissues of the face. If we want to fill them to achieve a more youthful appearance, we can use various substances, being fat the most versatile and the one that will offer longer lasting results.

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It is usually used to fill in:

  • Cheek hollows
  • Dark circles under the eyes
  • Cheekbones
  • Nasolabial folds
  • Jaw arch

Macrofat

The technique to extract the fat is the same, what is required is a larger amount of fat. For this reason, the first step is liposuction, in an area where the patient wants to reduce volume, usually in the legs, hips or abdomen.

After purifying the extracted fat, the fat cells are applied in small amounts to the surrounding tissues, ensuring that they have enough nutrients and oxygen to grow properly.

  • Breast Lipofilling: it is used to perform a small breast augmentation, providing a natural result. It is also applicable in case of breast asymmetries.
  • Buttock Lipofilling: to augment the buttocks, redefine them, eliminate flaccidity… but also with a moderate augmentation.

For more information about the treatments, consult a specialist at Clinica Rinos.