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Round, full contours of the face are a hallmark of youth.
The aging process of the face (and many other body regions) involves a loss of volume, causing a appearance of deflation or a "gaunt" look.
Procedures designed to refill these areas go a long way toward restoring youth. Transplanting fat from other parts of the body or injecting manufactured fillers can help revitalize the face, restoring a fuller, more youthful look. Fat is suctioned from an area of the body where there is an excess amount, such as the abdomen, thighs or buttocks. The fat is processed to remove fluids and is injected into the desired location such as the grooves under the eyes and the lips.
Allergic reaction is not a factor for fat because it's harvested from a patient's own body. However, there is still a small risk of infection and other infrequent complications.
There are several injectable dermal fillers that are used for treating wrinkles, enhancing sunken areas and improving acne scars. Click on Restylane™, Hylaform®, Hylaform Plus®, Captique™, Cosmoplast™ and Radiesse™ for more information. |
