Most people want to maintain a healthy, youthful appearance. But as you age, your body produces fewer collagen and elastin proteins, a change that can leave skin looking hollow and sunken.
There are multiple methods available to fill out hollow features and restore vibrant skin, but what if you don’t want to inject synthetic fillers into your face? For a more natural approach, our team at Southwest Michigan Plastic Surgery & Med Spa may recommend a fat transfer.
During this procedure, our co-founder and plastic surgery expert, Dr. Raghu Elluru, extracts fat from another area of your own body and injects it into targeted areas in the face to provide a healthier, plumper appearance. Because the material comes directly from your body, a fat transfer can provide more organic results than other treatments.
If you have questions about a fat transfer to face in Kalamazoo, read on to learn more about the treatment process.
Step 1: The Consultation
Before we perform a fat transfer, we start by confirming this treatment fits your situation. To do this, we’ll have you sit down with our providers for a consultation.
This in-person meeting lets our providers understand your needs on a deeper level. We evaluate your facial features, discuss your concerns, and go over your expectations for the treatment.
If we think your goals and needs align with the results a fat transfer can provide, we schedule your treatment and recommend methods to prepare, like staying hydrated and avoiding blood-thinning medications.
Step 2: The Treatment
The first step of the fat transfer process is harvesting the fat for your injections. Through a minimally invasive technique, our team members remove fat from a variety of areas across the body, like the abdomen, thighs, or flanks.
After collecting the fat, our team members purify it to make it safe for injection. Then, we place the purified fat into predetermined areas across the face to create a natural lift and healthy fullness in the features.
Step 3: The Recovery
After your fat transfer to face in Kalamazoo, our team members provide recommendations on how to recover and maintain your results. It’s important to prioritize your skin health: drink lots of water, moisturize often, and stay out of direct sunlight without wearing sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.
You may notice some swelling in the treatment area for the first 1 to 2 weeks, but this should go down on its own. With proper care, you can enjoy the results of your fat transfer for years to come.
Enjoy Natural Fullness With a Fat Transfer From Our Team
If you want a more natural method of filling out your facial features, consider a fat transfer from the aesthetic experts at Southwest Michigan Plastic Surgery & Med Spa. To get started, book a consultation with our team.
If you’re interested in one of our other med spa treatments, like a chemical peel or PRF skin rejuvenation, but you’re not sure which is the right choice for you, try our online treatment planner. Fill in some basic information about your concerns, and our team members can formulate a personalized plan and send it your way.
Get the confidence you deserve with natural support at Southwest Michigan Plastic Surgery & Med Spa.
