Micro & Nano Fat Grafting
In the realm of cosmetic surgery, innovative techniques are continually being developed to enhance results and improve patient experiences. Micro and Nano Fat Grafting are among these advancements, revolutionizing facial rejuvenation and body contouring.
Micro and Nano Fat Grafting are minimally invasive procedures that utilize your body’s own fat to rejuvenate and sculpt various areas. This process involves extracting small amounts of fat from one part of your body, processing it, and then re-injecting it into areas where you desire more volume or contour.
The significant difference between the two techniques lies in the size of the fat particles used. In Micro Fat Grafting, the fat particles are larger and are typically used to add volume and contour to larger areas like the breasts or buttocks, or to fill in larger facial wrinkles and hollows.
On the other hand, Nano Fat Grafting uses fat particles that have been further processed into a finer, almost liquid consistency. This ‘nano fat’ is ideal for delicate areas such as the tear troughs under the eyes, fine lines around the mouth, or even for improving skin texture and elasticity.
The advantage of these techniques is that they are natural and autologous, meaning they use your own tissue, reducing the risk of allergic reactions or rejection. They also create more natural-looking results compared to synthetic fillers, as they mold seamlessly with the recipient tissue.
Micro and Nano Fat Grafting offer an innovative way of harnessing the body’s resources for rejuvenation and enhancement. Whether you want to fill in facial hollows, smooth out wrinkles, or enhance your body’s contours, these techniques can provide natural and long-lasting results.
What is Micro Fat Grafting?
Micro Fat Grafting, also known as fat transfer or fat injection, is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that uses your own body’s fat to restore volume and contour to various parts of the body. The technique has gained popularity due to its ability to yield more natural-looking results compared to synthetic fillers.
The process begins with a gentle liposuction technique to harvest small amounts of fat from a part of your body that has excess fat, often the abdomen, thighs, or flanks. This harvested fat is then processed and purified to isolate the fat cells.
Once the fat has been prepared, it’s injected into the desired area using special cannulas. The fat is usually injected in tiny amounts throughout the areas needing augmentation, and this microinjection technique ensures that each fat cell comes into contact with the surrounding tissues, which allows for blood supply to reach the newly transplanted fat cells, and thus, helps to ensure their survival.
Micro Fat Grafting can be used in a variety of applications, including facial rejuvenation and body contouring. On the face, it can fill in hollow cheeks, soften under-eye circles, or add volume to thinning lips. For body contouring, it can be used to enhance the buttocks (in a procedure often called a ‘Brazilian Butt Lift’), correct skin depressions, and even enhance the hands.
The main advantage of Micro Fat Grafting is that since it uses your own body fat, the results are generally more natural-looking and there are fewer risks of allergic reactions or complications associated with synthetic fillers. Plus, the results can be long-lasting, with many patients enjoying their results for several years.