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 Recently, we have learned a great deal
about the aging face. While before, it was thought that the skin becomes
more flabby or loose, now we realize that the deep wrinkle formations and
hollow areas of the face are greatly due to loss of facial tissue. As we
age, fat disappears from the cheek bones, mid face, chin, and lips, and
seems to accumulate in the jawline and neck. Other conditions, like
trauma, acne scarring, HIV infection or HIV medications can also lead to
facial fat loss. Recently, a new technique has been developed to turn back
the clock and restore lost fat. The procedure is called
microlipoinjection
(also known as fat transfer, fat injection, and fat cell transplantation).
In this procedure, fat is gently removed from a fatty area, and then
meticulously layered in the areas of the face requiring it. The fat graft
then takes root in the new area and persists. The injection sites heal
with virtually no visible scar. The procedure is performed comfortably and
safely with local anesthesia, allowing for a quick recovery.
Microlipoinjection can be used to sculpt facial contour and correct
certain scars caused by trauma or acne. Accentuating the cheek fat pads
can give the appearance of higher cheek bones, while augmenting the chin
fat pad creates a strong chin. Microlipoinjection can fill mid face
lipodystrophy from HIV
or HIV medications. This three dimensional
rejuvenation of the face has truly revolutionized the approach to total
facial fat contouring. |
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