This article is written by Dr Siddharth Prakash, one of the best plastic surgeon in Mumbai. He specializes in Fat Transfer to Face in Mumbai and is considered one of the best plastic surgeon in Mumbai for Facial Fat Grafting. He is the best facial plastic surgeon in Mumbai for Fat Transfer to Face as well as Fat injections to face. His special technique is Facelift surgery without scars.
What is Fat Transfer to Face?
Fat Transfer to Face is a cosmetic surgery done to improve the shape of your face. It is a type of ‘Face Lift’ surgery but without scars.
Fat Transfer to Face is also known as Facial Fat Grafting, Autologous fat transfer, Fat injection, Lipofilling, or Facial fat injection.
As you age, you lose volume on your face because of fat loss and descent. This will show up on your face as hollowing under the eyes, loss of volume on the cheeks and temples and sagging of the skin. The result is an aged and tired appearance of your face.
Facial Fat Grafting is a long lasting way to restore facial volume and make you look younger. It will also rejuvenate your skin and enhance your appearance.
Who is the right candidate for Fat Transfer to Face?
You are a good candidate for Fat Transfer to Face if:
- You are concerned about the shape of your face
- With time, your face has lost volume and looks aged
- Your cheeks are not as full and youthful as before
- The under eye area of your face has hollowing and dark circles
- Your facial skin has become dull and pigmented with open pores
- You have fine lines and wrinkles on your face
- There are acne scars and pits on your face that need treatment
- You have some excess fat in other parts of your body
- You have realistic expectations regarding the results.
- Your health is otherwise good with no major medical or surgical illnesses
What are the benefits of Facial Fat Grafting in Mumbai?
Facial Fat Grafting surgery will improve the appearance of your face.
A Fat Transfer to Face can do the following:
- Restore volume loss on your face
- Cause some lifting of the sagging skin
- Reduce under eye depressions, hollowing and dark circles
- Reduce wrinkles and fine lines on your face
- Enhance skin quality and health
- Reduce open pores and pigmentation
- Improve acne scars and other marks
- Cause facial skin rejuvenation
- Make you look younger
- Make you look fresh and less tired
- Correct asymmetry on the two sides of your face
- Correct deformities of the face from childhood or due to injury
- The recovery is quick and risk is minimal. There is also no need for synthetic material like dermal fillers.
What Fat Transfer to Face can’t do?
Fat Transfer to Face is not like a major facelift surgery. It cannot lift a severely sagging skin. It is a minimally invasive procedure that can be performed with minimal risk.
You must have realistic expectations about the result. I will help you understand the possibilities during your consultation.
What to expect during your Consultation for Face Fat Grafting in Mumbai?
Discussion
I will speak with you about your desires and expectations vs your present face shape and skin condition. We will discuss the results and limitations. I will also ask in detail about your past medical and surgical history.
Then, I will also make a customized surgical plan to give you the best results. We will discuss in detail about how your surgery will be done.
Examination
I will examine your face and your facial skin. We will study which are your ‘problem area’ and what changes will make the most improvement to your face. I will let you know which method would be most suitable for you based on my experience and your inputs.
Photography and Planning
I will take pictures of your face from various angles for documentation and comparison. I will then discuss about the preparation, cost, steps of procedure, follow up care, recovery and results.
How to prepare for Facial Fat Grafting in Mumbai?
You do not need many tests as I do the procedure under local anesthesia. After you decide a date for the surgery, I may prescribe some basic blood tests.
I will review your medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco and drug use. You may need to stop certain medications and stop smoking for a while.
What are the different types of Facial Fat Grafting surgery in Mumbai?
Facial Fat Injection in Mumbai can be done by a number of different techniques. I will decide which technique will be most suitable for you.
Micro Fat Grafting or Face volume replacement
We inject fat of a certain size, so as to replace lost facial volume. This technique aims to fill the under eye hollows and restore cheek fullness. We can correct sunken-in temples and reduce facial lines. This method causes a lift of sagging face skin to a certain extent.
Think of it as a ‘Face lift’ that is ultra quick and ultra safe.
Nano Fat Transfer to Face
Here, we break down the fat to a very small size. The injected fat wont have living fat cells but it will be a huge source of rejuvenative stem cells. Nano fat will not cause filling or volume replacement.
It will enhance and rejuvenate your skin. Not just that, it will reduce open pores and fine lines. It will also reduce pigmentation and improve skin texture.
Think of it as a facial with the rejuvenate benefit of your own stem cells.
SNIF – Sharp Needle Intradermal Fat injections
We use this technique to reduce wrinkles and lines on the face. It will improve skin texture. It will take years off your face and make you look younger.
Think of it as a permanent and safe alternative to dermal fillers.
Lip Augmentation with Fat Transfer
We can use fat in place of fillers to make your lips plump and young again. It’s an inexpensive and long lasting way to get the voluptuous lips that you dream of.
Scar reduction and deformity correction
We use fat grafting to correct dents and depressions cause by scars on the face. The fat injections will improve the scar itself, causing them to fade. Also, the skin quality improves a lot.
What are the steps involved in Fat Transfer to Face in Mumbai?
Fat Transfer to Face is quite comfortable under local anesthesia at my clinic.
There are three basic steps in this procedure:
1. Taking out or Harvesting the Fat
We choose an area of the body with extra fat. This is usually the front or side of the tummy, thighs, arms or neck double chin. This the donor site.
We numb the donor area with injection of tumescent fluid and local anaesthesia. Then, I will remove the necessary amount of fat by liposuction.
Fat transfer procedures are quick, safe and painless. I do it through a ‘keyhole’. I do not take any cuts or stitches.
2. Preparing the Fat
We purify and carefully prepare the fat after harvest. This way I can ensure that the fat is healthy, viable and most of it survives after injection.
3. Injecting the Fat
After this I will carefully inject the fat into the planned areas of the face through tiny ‘keyholes’. These are the recipient sites. The injection that transplants fat is slow, so that the fat is evenly spread over the entire area. This procedure is pain free as it is done after making the area numb.
Micro fat grafting involves injecting the fatty tissue deep, so that there is maximum volume replacement.
Nano fat grafting involves injections just under the skin, to improve skin quality, texture and complexion.
What to expect immediately after Fat Transfer to Face?
You will be comfortable enough to walk around and go home immediately after the cosmetic procedure. You can resume normal daily activities. Basic antibiotics and analgesics will continue for 3 to 5 days.
There will be no bandages or dressings on your face. But you may leave with a small dressing on the donor area.
How soon will I return to normal daily activity after Facial Fat Grafting?
Normal daily activities resume the same day. You may experience mild discomfort or soreness on the face and may wish to take it easy for a few days. We will stop most of the medication in a weeks time.
You can expect some swelling of the face after a large amount of fat grafting is done. This swelling will gradually go away in 5 to 7 days. You may want to avoid events and photo shoots for the recovery period.
I will advise you to avoid vigorous activity and aerobic or weight lifting exercises for two weeks to allow comfortable healing.
When will I see results after my Facial Fat Grafting surgery in Mumbai?
You will appreciate the results of your Fat transfer to face immediately. You will see that the depressions and under eye hollows have reduced. The cheeks will appear fuller. Any old scars and deformities will be much better.
Immediately after the operation, your face will appear a bit swollen. This swelling may increase for a few days and then begins to subside. The swelling may take a week or so to disappear completely.
Once the swelling has reduced, the face will look more natural and appealing. The skin will appear fresh and lifted.
Which other surgeries can be combined with Fat Transfer to Face in Mumbai?
We can combine Fat Transfer to Face with other surgeries of the face and neck:
- Neck Double chin correction is a favorite of my patients. I use the fat taken from the double chin area to enhance the face.
- Buccal fat pad removal to reduce extra chubby lower cheeks is often done together. It slims down the lower face giving you a pleasing ‘V’ shaped facial structure.
- Eyelid surgery to correct puffy eyes and eyebrow drooping can also be done under local anesthesia.
- Nano fat transfer is often combined with Micro fat grafting for skin rejuvenation.
- A formal Face Lift is often combined with Face Fat grafting. Together, these two surgeries make a huge impact to your face.
- Chin Augmentation with Implant is a common addition and so is neck lift surgery.
- Body contouring like Liposuction Tummy tuck and Brazilian Butt Lift.
- Breast surgeries like Breast augmentation, breast implants, breast lift or breast reduction for improvement in breast size.
- Hair transplant and other types of plastic surgery or reconstructive surgeries are often combined.
What are the risks associated with Fat Transfer to face?
A Facial Fat Grafting surgery in Mumbai is safe and free of any major concerns or risks to heath.
Some of the possible adverse events are bruising, bleeding, hematoma, skin discoloration or swelling. These are uncommon in most cases.
Partial or complete loss of the grafted fat is a possibility. We can always do a repeat fat grafting and make the result better. This is a rare occurrence in my surgeries.
What about scars after Fat Transfer to Face?
I do a Fat transfer to Face via tiny ‘keyholes’ that are never visible. I do not take any cuts or stitches. Hence, you will not get any scars with the Fat grafting technique that I use.
How long will the results last after Fat Transfer to Face surgery in Mumbai?
The results that we get from a Fat Transfer to Face in Mumbai are long term. You do not need to take any precautions after proper healing is complete. You do not need to do anything to ‘maintain’ the results
Generally, about 60-80% of the grafted fat cells will survive. Your final result will depend upon how much of the grafted fat gets ‘taken up’. The results vary from person to person.
The look obtained at the end of about three months will stay with you long term. Some people do choose to repeat the procedure to enhance the results.
Age and weight fluctuations continue to affect the shape of your face.
How to choose the best Plastic Surgeon for Fat Transfer to Face in Mumbai?
Facial Fat Grafting in Mumbai is a highly specialized process and your plastic surgeon also needs to be an expert at it. To obtain consistent and good results with Autologous Fat transfer requires technical skills that take years to master. The expertise of the plastic surgeon will make the procedure smooth and safe for you.
It is important that you choose the best facial plastic surgeon for Fat injections in Mumbai. Be sure that your plastic surgeon is fully qualified and board certified.
Your plastic surgeon should have additional fellowship training, specifically in cosmetic surgery. He should be well experienced with different types of Fat Grafting techniques. He should be confident to manage minor problems if they arise.
It is also important that your plastic surgeon is easy to talk to, answers your questions diligently and treats you with care and concern. Having a good rapport with your plastic surgeon is essential. He should be available for follow up care and support.
How much does Fat Transfer to Face cost in Mumbai?
Facial Fat Grafting cost in Mumbai is quite affordable. In most cases, the procedure is done at my clinic, Ambrosia Aesthetics, under local anesthesia. So it is possible to avoid hospital and anesthetist charges.
Different doctors will charge you differently according to their own qualification and experience. Remember that the plastic surgeon’s expertise and experience, along with your comfort with him, is more important than the total cost of the procedure. I will discuss all these options and formulate a plan suitable for you during your consultation.
Which is the best clinic for Fat Transfer to Face in Mumbai?
Facial Fat Grafting can be comfortably done at Ambrosia Aesthetics clinic, Mumbai, India. This way, you can be assured of the highest standards of hygiene, safety and medical care. You can avoid the hassle of getting admitted at a hospital.
For complex surgeries involving multiple body areas, I prefer to operate at Lilavati Hospital and Research Center in Bandra west, Mumbai. Lilavati hospital is ranked among the top hospitals in the country. It gives you the quality and comfort of a corporate hospital at very affordable pricing.
Words of Wisdom!
Not everyone needs a facelift surgery. Many young people with early signs of ageing have only volume loss with minimal sagging. Such people will greatly benefit from a procedure like Face Fat Grafting.
The recovery is quick and the results are long lasting. You also get the added benefit of skin rejuvenation.
Dermal fillers are quite popular. I use fillers regularly for facial sculpting. But the results are temporary and need to be repeated regularly.
If you are looking for a more permanent filler, then try Fat transfer to face. The results are long term and at a fraction of the cost.
Remember that the result of any fat grafting procedure varies from surgeon to surgeon. Not all doctors can give consistent and good results with Face Fat Grafting. Studies show that fat survival can be as low as 30% in less experienced hands. Hence, be sure to choose the best plastic surgeon in Mumbai for fat injections.
Patient Review – Fat Transfer to Face
I recently had an Autologous fat filling with Dr Siddharth Prakash. He explained the procedure in detail and answered all my questions patiently during the consultation. The procedure went smoothly, as planned. What I liked most was that the post procedure follow up was also pre-planned and well managed. I also wanted to have a liposuction, but Dr Siddharth has suggested a 3 month lifestyle modification before that can be done. I’m very happy with the results of my fat implant and I’m eagerly looking forward to my liposuction. I would gladly recommend Dr Siddharth to my family and friends for any Cosmetic Surgery concerns.
Dr Niketa Sonavane, Google Reviews
Debunking myths associated with Facial Fat Grafting in Mumbai!
MYTH – “Fat Transfer to Face will make my face look fat and round”
FACT – Fat Transfer to Face will make your face look sculpted.
I aim to make your face look natural and glamorous. My patients will never look over filled. I do Facial Fat Grafting in a manner to enhance your cheek bones and correct your under eye hollows. The result is a young, fresh and sculpted face.
MYTH – “Facial Fat Grafting surgery is only for women”
FACT – Many men undergo Facial Fat Grafting.
No one is free from the effects of ageing. Anyone who wishes to improve his or her facial appearance can have a Fat Transfer to Face. Both men and women opt for this procedure very often.
MYTH – “Nano Fat Grafting or Nano Fat injections doesn’t need surgery. My salon girl does it”
FACT – Nano Fat Grafting is proper surgical procedure and cannot be done at a salon.
Nano Fat is not a synthetic product. We harvest this fat from your body by liposuction. This procedure needs to be done by a cosmetic plastic surgeon only.
It is not safe for you to get this procedure done elsewhere. The complications in the wrong hands may be life threatening.
MYTH – “Fat Transfer to Face is very risky”
FACT – Most people have a smooth and comfortable recovery without any problems.
Most people are also satisfied with the results. This is a minimally invasive procedure with minimum risk when done by an experienced plastic surgeon.
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