Natural Fat and Synthetic Fillers

Fat has been used for over 100 years by plastic surgeons. The re-injection of fat harvested by liposuction is a well established procedure in plastic surgery. These fat grafts are commonly used to augment the breasts and to rejuvenate the aging hands and face. Gentler harvesting techniques, smaller cannulas, and refinement in processing the graft have improved graft survival.

When rejuvenation by “filling” an area is an option, Dr. Taylor prefers to use your own body fat. It is safe, natural, and produces long lasting results. The fat injection process requires the gentle removal of a small amount of excess fat from your own body, usually from around the belly button. The fat is immediately concentrated and then injected into the target areas of your body.

Filling the back of the hands and the facial areas, such as around the mouth, the cheeks, the lips, and above the eyes with injections of your own fat can help to restore that “youthful look.“ We have found that using one’s own fat tends to last much longer than standard injections with Botox and Juvederm.

The most common areas are:

• Middle face and nasolabial fold
• Marionette lines
• Lips and mouth
• Eyebrows
• Chin
• Hands

If desired, Dr. Taylor also has some brand name, synthetic injectable fillers available.  

As with our minimally invasive lift and other procedures, most patients can return to most normal activities within 7-10 days after surgery.

Call us to schedule your free consultation, and at that time Dr. Taylor will be glad to discuss the various options and surgical choices that are best for you.