Wrinkles and slack skin are a natural result of ageing. The amount of subcutaneous fatty tissue decreases over time and the skin gets thinner. Fat transplantation using your own fat can help to combat this age-related phenomenon.
Lipofilling, lipostructure or fat transplantation is used particularly on the face to fill deep dents in the body. Lipo (fat) filling is used on areas where there is little tissue movement because movement could have caused the fat to break down sooner.
Anyone who is searching for a more natural and long lasting way to fill wrinkles in the face could be a good candidate for a facial lipofilling.
After local anaesthesia, the fat is harvested from the donor area and purified to be used for filling.
The doctor punctures one or more small holes through the skin in the area to be filled. The fat is then injected carefully in very small amounts; laid down in dozens of very thin columns of grafts along tunnels under the skin. This way, the transplanted fat cells maintain maximum contact with all the surrounding tissue, such as the skin, muscles and cartilage. The surrounding tissues supply the transplanted fat cells with adequate oxygen and nutrients for optimal growth.
The results are immediately visible. The area is usually swollen after the treatment and sometimes bruised, in this case, a cold pack can be soothing. The swelling and bluish colour gradually clear up a few days after the treatment. With a reasonable skin concealing cream product, you can disguise any skin discolouration, allowing you to resume your social life more quickly.
A medical check-up will be scheduled for after your treatment. The final results will only be noticeable after 3 months. If needed, a repeat treatment can be discussed and planned.
Once the transplanted fat cells have grown and fully settled into place, they will behave just like all the other fat cells in your body. This means they will swell in volume if you gain weight and shrink if you lose it again.
During your consultation you will meet the surgeon who will perform your surgery. The consultation will start with you expressing your desired result of the surgery.
Your surgeon will then perform a medical examination to assess whether you are medically fit and a suitable candidate for this procedure.
During the consultation, the surgeon explains the entire procedure and determines the quantity of fat that can be harvested. The surgeon will also be able to give you an idea of the expected final result.
Your surgery will be performed under intravenous sleep sedation. This stops you from feeling pain and puts you under a state of unconsciousness. Your anaesthetist will insert a needle into your arm through which the medication will be injected. It takes about 10 seconds to take effect. Once asleep the surgeon will make a few tiny incisions (3 mm) in the area agreed upon during the consultation.
With the aid of a thin cannula, the surgeon will aspirate fatty tissue until achieving the desired result. The incisions will be closed with single dissoluble suture, or first left open to heal. After that, a tight compression garment is applied to the operated area. The anaesthetist will start the wake-up process and you will be brought back to the recovery area where you will be closely monitored.
After surgery, you will be taken to the recovery area where you will be closely monitored by our medical staff. If the surgery took place under general anaesthesia or intravenous sleep sedation, your bodily functions will routinely be monitored whilst you start to awake.
Once you are fully conscious, you will be taken to your room where you can continue resting until you feel fit to go home.
Some surgeries require patients to stay overnight.
For optimal healing and aesthetic outcome, it is important to strictly follow your surgeon’s post-operative guidelines. These guidelines may vary from patient to patient.
All stitches are dissoluble so you don't need to visit your family doctor or a nurse to remove them.
We are there to support you day and night. Our doctors and staff will advise and assist you until you are fully recovered.
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We are a state-of-the-art aesthetic clinic with spacious private facilities, private parking and our own specially designed operating rooms to guarantee your safety and satisfaction at all times.
At the Wellness Kliniek you can book all your appointments, consultations, treatments and operations online. This means you can choose the date that suits you best. The steps are easy to follow and the Intelligent Wizard ensures you are assigned the doctor-specialist with the most expertise related to your treatment.
Our team of aesthetic surgeons are amongst the most experienced and qualified in their field. They will make sure that you are well-informed, offered honest advice, assured, comfortable and safe during every stage of your procedure.
