Fat Grafting
Individuals who are bothered by lines and depressions caused by aging on the skin may choose to undergo fat grafting near Boca Raton. In his practice, Coral Springs plastic surgeon Dr. David Levens offers fat grafting treatments, which utilize a patient's own fat to restore youthful volume to the face and smooth the skin.
As a part of this procedure, fat is first removed from a harvest site on your body where you exhibit excess fat stores. After being purified, Dr. Levens injects the fat into targeted sites on your face where the skin has become thin and wrinkles have developed.
Many patients and plastic surgeons like fat grafting as an alternative to injectable fillers like Radiesse or Restylane as it uses natural tissues from the patient's body.
Good Candidates for Fat Grafting in Coral Springs
Many individuals may be ideal candidates for fat grafting as there is little to no chance for an adverse reaction, as is a rare occurrence with some injectable treatments. Patients who desire fat grafting treatments should have a suitable harvest site on their body. This may include the midsection, thighs or buttocks, most commonly.
Patients often choose fat grafting for:
- lines and wrinkles
- depressed scars
- laugh lines
- facial contouring
- hollow skin
- thin lips
During your consultation with Dr. Levens, he will devise an appropriate treatment plan for you and make suggestions about how he can help you reach your aesthetic goals.
What Happens During Fat Grafting Treatment?
When you undergo your fat grafting treatment, you will likely be given a local anesthetic with sedation. To begin, Dr. Levens will make a small incision at the harvest site. Dr. Levens will then use a thin tube called a cannula and remove a conservative amount of fat cells from the harvest site through liposuction. This removed fat will be purified and prepared for injection. The incision will be closed with sutures and a bandage will be applied.
Using a thin needle, Dr. Levens will carefully inject the purified fat into the depressed area of skin. This will cause an immediate correction of the area.
After Your Fat Grafting Procedure
When you leave Dr. Levens' practice, you will be given aftercare instructions. You may experience some swelling or redness, but these are temporary side effects.
The skin-smoothing effects of your fat grafting treatment in Coral Springs can last up to a year or longer. During this time, your body may naturally break down the injected fat and it will be reabsorbed. As this happens, you may wish to return to Dr. Levens for follow-up treatments.
Get More Information About Fat Grafting in South Florida
For those who struggle with depressions on the skin, we encourage you to learn more about fat grafting in Coral Springs. Please join our mailing list or call us at 954‐752‐1020 or 1‐866‐752‐1020 to schedule your consultation today.
