Micro Fat Grafting
With local anesthesia, a small amount of fat is aspirated from the patient’s own body. After proper processing, it is injected into the areas that need correction, explains Plastic Surgeon in Athens Aris Damangas. This procedure is called micro fat grafting and can deliver impressive results when injected carefully and in the right places.
Such areas include:
- The upper eyelid, where we correct the drooping of the “eyebrow” and the appearance of a sunken eye.
- The lower eyelid and the cheekbone, where we correct the groove between the lower eyelid and the cheek, the “bags” under the eyes, the flattening of the cheekbones due to fat atrophy, and dark circles under the eyes.
- The nasolabial folds.
- The “marionette lines” that start from the corners of the mouth and extend downward.
- The lips.
- The frown lines.
- The contour of the lower jaw.
- The dorsal surface of the hands for a more youthful appearance.
- Fat injection into the face causes minor swelling that usually subsides within 2-3 days, and it has no allergic reactions. Additionally, the results last much longer compared to synthetic implants, though a second session may be needed.
Nano Fat Grafting
This is the most modern advancement in Plastic Surgery to date. After the previous process of fat collection, processing, and injection is completed, an additional stage involves further processing the fat. During this stage, all fat cells are removed, and the liquid solution rich in stem cells is injected using mesotherapy techniques under the skin.
The results are remarkable in rejuvenating the skin of the face, neck, and décolleté. The outcomes for dark circles under the eyes, scars, and early red stretch marks on the abdomen, chest, and arms are also very promising.
Autologous fat grafting is a safe, well-tolerated procedure, as it is a minimally invasive method—thus bloodless and painless—and is the only one that rejuvenates the skin from the inside out. The results of autologous fat grafting are natural, long-lasting, and visible from the very first days.
