Fat grafting procedures used for breast augmentation can require the transfer of as much as four cups of fat (1,000 cc) from the donor site. Facial fat grafts, on the other hand, typically use between 10 and 50 cc of fat – the equivalent of between two teaspoons and a quarter cup.
Liposuction Requirements
We require that patients are within 30% of their ideal weight before having liposuction as part of their fat transfer procedure. If you are greater than 30% over the ideal body weight, you will have to lose some weight before liposuction and the fat transfer procedure.
In the rare instance that a patient does not have enough excess fat available for facial fat grafting, Dr. Ho may recommend injectable dermal fillers, such as JUVÉDERM®, or another treatment to refresh the face.
Where Does the Fat Come From? The fat used during fat transfer does come from the patient's own body, usually from the tummy or thigh area. For that reason, a patient needs to have sufficient extra fat on the body to allow a small amount to be harvested.
Basic requirements for cosmetic surgery are that patients should be healthy individuals with realistic expectations who could benefit from the procedure. Facial fat transfer patients must have adequate fat to harvest and should be at a stable weight before undergoing treatment.
While everyone loses weight differently, dropping as little as 3 to 5 pounds can show up on your face first, Eboli says. That's because when you exercise your whole body (and eat healthy), you burn fat all over.
Most people lose their chubby cheeks when they go below 20% body fat. At 15% (or less) even stubborn face fat is gone. Your starting point will determine how long it will take.
Overall, general complications associated with facial fat grafting are assumed to be around 2%.
It is rare, but in certain cases, the transferred fat may cause injury to the skin over the site, causing tissue damage to the skin and surrounding tissue. This may result in scarring or disfigurement and need surgery to repair.
How many cup sizes can you gain with fat transfer? On average, you can achieve an increase of around 1 cup size.
Typically, your minimum fat intake is set at 15-25% of total calories during a diet, which often works out to be around 0.2-0.25 grams per pound. Once the diet is over or you're taking a 1-2 week diet break (once every ~8 weeks) fats should be increased to at least 0.3g/pound if they were below that.
The minimum of 20% is to ensure adequate consumption of total energy, essential fatty acids, and fat-soluble vitamins [12] and prevent atherogenic dyslipidemia (low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), high triglyceride-rich lipoproteins) which occurs with low-fat, high carbohydrate diets and increases risk of ...
Results from fat transfer are permanent. However, not all fat cells survive the procedure, so you may not achieve the volume you want. It takes about six months for the injected fat cells to develop a new blood supply and to see final results.
However, it must be noted that it is still possible for a patient to gain weight in or around the treated areas even after the procedure. While the fat cells that are removed via liposuction will never return, the remaining fat cells will still swell with weight gain, and new fat cells can also be generated.
Firmness and Lumpiness — While most transferred fat results in a natural feel, it is possible that some or all of the fat may become firm, hard, or lumpy. If some of the fat does not survive the transfer, it may result in fat necrosis (death of transferred fat tissue), causing firmness and discomfort.
Most commonly, face contouring benefits people who are 30 years of age or older. The face, at this age, begins to lose “baby fat,” and as a result, fullness begins to fade. Fat transfer restores volume in the face, and it's ideal for people who looking for an alternative to dermal filler treatments.
THE BENEFITS OF FAT GRAFTING INCLUDE:
No synthetic fillers needed, only the patient's own fat. Long-lasting, near permanent results for many patients. Improves the appearance of both the treated area and the fat extraction site. Natural looking results.
Facial fat transfers can last for several years; in many cases, results can be permanent. Keep in mind, however, that facial fat transfers do not protect against future aging. While a facial fat transfer can minimize current aging symptoms, patients should expect to see results slightly diminish over time.
Fat grafting to the temples and forehead can effectively restore a youthful temporal contour and lift the lateral brow, giving a more natural appearance than a surgical brow lift, which preferentially elevates the medial brow.
Having low body fat may look great on your body but it causes your face to look prematurely older. As we age and lose collagen, our skin doesn't retract as much as it used to. Unable to tighten back up, our skin is left loose causing deep wrinkles and in some cases even hanging skin.
It depends on how much you weigh to start with, how active you are, and how much muscle you have. Generally speaking, if someone who is fairly lean and active gains 5-10 pounds of weight, it will be noticeable. If someone who is overweight or obese gains 10-20 pounds of weight, it will also be very noticeable.
For a visible jawline to humans, 12 to 14% of body fat is required. If you're determined to improve your jawline, you'll need to reduce your body fat.
The lower your weight, the more noticeable a 5 kg difference will be - up or down. Yes, I feel that it also depends on how large the person is initially too. If you weigh about 145 and lose ten pounds it would be very noticeable. If you weighed 210 pounds and lost ten pounds then I would not notice it.
Usually, when you lose the fat, it comes off in the opposite order that it was stored. If your body tends to store fat in your face or belly first, these will be the last places where it would shed from. The facial skeleton forms the foundation and shape of your face, and supports overlying soft tissues.