Fat Transfer: The Latest Weapon in the fight against Ageing
A recent news story, featured in The Sunday Times last week, looked at a facial volume-enhancing technique, currently being trialed in Belgium that uses stem cells in fat (adipose) tissue to selectively restore lost volume to the face, as a result of aging. So far, it remains a trial – exactly what the stem cells are doing is unknown – if anything at all – but it is certainly an interesting trial. So while trials are the lifeblood of medicine, here at The Private Clinic our experienced team carries out fat transfer procedures utilising the latest proven techniques and technology. As a result, we wanted to share with you how we do the procedures and offer advice.
As you age, you lose fatty tissue from parts of the body that are hard to hide – most noticeably the face – and gain fat on the areas you’d like to keep it off. The skin on the face is a battleground against the elements and as you age your skin also loses elasticity, dropping downwards, exacerbating the effects of lost fat volume – evident in sagging jowls and nasolabial folds. As many struggle to shift pockets of fat in other parts of your body, science and medical know-how have stepped up and you can now have unwanted fat taken from stubborn fat deposits, around the abdomen for example, and transfer it to the ‘not-so-plump’ areas.
Fat transfer procedures typically involve taking unwanted fat from the patient’s body via liposuction (we do it here with VASER Liposuction), filtering it, and transferring it to the site required by injection. This requires specific knowledge and experience to transfer effectively, without damaging the fat cells and to limit bruising. The face requires even further consideration. Here at The Private Clinic, we have expert surgeons who are very experienced in fat transfer to the face and ensure that the best techniques are used to minimise risk of bruising and and trauma to surrounding tissue.
Face Fat Transfer Advantages
- Fat Transfer is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed under local anaesthetic as opposed to general anaesthetic
- It is a walk-in walk-out procedure, so no hospital stay is involved
- Results are more natural-looking
- Considerably less pain and no scarring
- No lengthy time off work or away from daily activities
- Fat Transfer is also an increasingly popular alternative to using fillers and implants for chin augmentation
- Fat Transfer can often be combined with a face lift and upper and lower eyelift, for full facial rejuvenation
It has never been safer and more effective and with The Private Clinic’s experienced doctors and practitioners, we are at the forefront of the technology and techniques involved.
For more information about our Face fat transfer procedures and to book a consultation, please contact us on 0333 920 2471 or use our online contact form.
Why Choose The Private Clinic
- With over 35 years’ experience of Cosmetic medical Excellence, you are in expert hands
- Highly experienced surgeons and doctors who have years of experience in fat transfer and liposuction procedures.
- As many post-operative care appointments with your surgeon, doctor and nursing team as required.
- 24 hour patient helpline to ensure you are always in the best of hands.
- State of the art medical facilities, all registered by the CQC (Care Quality Commission).
- Our innovative treatment choice means you will be offered the most advanced minimally invasive treatment options.
- When it comes to non-surgical treatments we always strive to give you little to no downtime, so you can get back to enjoying life.
- 5 Star Trustpilot Rating.
