One of the recent beauty concerns among women is firm, smooth skin without wrinkles.
Nasolabial folds around the mouth, wrinkles around the eyes, and forehead wrinkles are among the factors that can make a person look older. Procedures used to soften wrinkles include Botox, fillers, and autologous fat grafting.
Among these, autologous fat grafting is characterized by its potential to reduce the risk of side effects because the procedure uses the patient’s own fat.
The fat to be grafted is usually harvested from unnecessary fat in areas such as the abdomen or thighs, then separated into microfat and injected. The amount of fat injected varies depending on the degree of hollowing, size, and treatment area. In addition to the forehead, it is used in various areas such as wrinkles, hollow cheeks, and under-eye aegyo-sal fullness.
In the past, silicone implants and collagen injections were commonly used. However, because these materials have properties different from one’s own skin tissue, the possibility of side effects needs to be considered.
In contrast, autologous fat grafting is performed using fat extracted from one’s own living tissue, so the likelihood of a foreign-body reaction tends to be low, carries a relatively low scar burden after the procedure, and swelling tends not to last long.
After autologous fat grafting, care must be taken to avoid pressure on the grafted area, and cold compresses should be applied for about two days. A specialist advised, “Because fat grafting requires more delicate procedural skill than other treatments and carries a burden regarding the outcome, it is important to receive a thorough explanation of pre- and post-operative precautions during consultation with a specialist.”
In autologous fat grafting, about 30–40% of the grafted fat may be absorbed within 2–3 months, and because engraftment rates vary from person to person, two or more injection sessions are sometimes considered. After the procedure, appropriate exercise and intake of pumpkin juice, beans, and seaweed may also help manage post-surgical swelling, while facial massage and meridian massage should be avoided.
▲ Press article (2012.11.08) Source unknown · Reported on 2012.11.08 · Original article hankyung.com
Information from Hyundai Aesthetic Surgery Clinic: Guidance on youthful lifting and facelift procedures