Filling
Filling is used to smooth out the folds of the skin and wrinkles. A large variety of products are used to do so. Some are synthetic materials such small polymethylmethacrylate balls. Others are temporary natural substances such as collagen, hyaluronic acid and dermis.
It is also possible to be reinjected its own fat. The fat is sucked from another part of the body, such as the abdomen or thighs, and transferred to fill gaps elsewhere, this technique is called fat grafting.
In addition to filling wrinkles, grafting can be used to reshape the face and fill hollow cheeks, lips, chin and eyes. The technique is less efficient in increasing lips. Grafting can also be used to correct aging hands.
The synthetic products are permanent but are occasionally rejected by the skin with infection or expulsion. Although some drug products, such as collagen, can cause an allergic reaction, the transfer of fat is well tolerated because this fat comes from your own body. Your plastic surgeon will discuss with you the risks and benefits of various filling products.
The fat-injection is done in the doctor's office. The body locations for sampling and injection are treated with a local anesthetic.
With a thin needle mounted on a syringe, fat is removed from a location where it is most dense, like abdomen, for example. Once collected, the grease is treated to remove excess fluid only to be returned with another needle placed under the skin rippled or placed in depth to change the contours. This process is repeated until satisfaction.
The injection normally causes swelling. Discomfort associated with the injection is easily controlled with medication. There may also be bruises. During the first months, about 65% fat will be absorbed by your body. Normally, the remaining 35% will remain in To get results of longer duration, patients will often have to go through three or four treatments over a period of six months.