WHY DOES HOLLOWNESS HAPPEN?

Hollowness is a natural symptom of the ageing process and can contribute to a sunken, exhausted, or gaunt-looking complexion – known as atrophy. Atrophy is the name of the biological process that causes weakened muscles, resulting in the loss of facial fibres and volume. This is why once volumized areas gradually shrink and sagging/hollowing may start to appear more prominently.

WHAT IS FACIAL FAT TRANSFER & HOW DOES IT WORK?

Facial Fat Transfer is a minimally invasive procedure that Dr Yannis has evolved over the years and involves the extraction of autologous fat and redistributing it in areas that may benefit from increased volume.

One of the biggest advantages of this procedure is its extremely high compatibility rate because of how it innovatively utilises your own fat, it dramatically eliminates any risk of rejection. It is also a natural alternative to fillers as the fat is your own organic matter and will provide natural-looking volume.

The procedure is very intricate, and Dr Yannis employs the use of a cannula and an ultra-fine needle to delicately extract the fat cells by hand to preserve their natural state. Then, Dr Yannis will separate the living fat cells from any debris and re-inject pure fat into the desired area. The fat can be extracted from most areas of the body but popular areas it is taken from are the abdomen or the thighs.

IDEAL TREATMENT AREAS

Due to the use of one’s own fat issue, there is practically no area that can’t undergo Facial Fat Transfer. But, the most popular treatment areas are the eyes – the tear through especially – the cheek bones, the temples and the nasolabial and melomental folds.

THE BEST CANDIDATES

The best candidates for Facial Fat Transfer are those concerned with hollowness or sagging skin and are looking for natural-looking enhancements. It is also recommended for people who have lost tissue due to illness and are seeking more immediate results.

Facial Fat Transfer is also very popular among our Asian patients as it can produce a desirable oval or more V-shaped face – depending on what shape you wish to achieve.

THE BENEFITS

• Lasts for a very long time, in some cases forever
• Establishes a re-volumized, youthful complexion
• Has a fast recovery and no long stays in hospital
• Low risk of irritation and scarring
• A great alternative to facelifts – which are more invasive

WHAT TO EXPECT: PRE, DURING AND POST TREATMENT

Before

During your consultation, Dr Yannis will analyse your face and identify the areas where fat is missing and the places where it may be beneficial to have more volume. Once your suitability is expertly confirmed we will arrange a day that suites you.

On The Day

Hopefully you should be feeling confident, well-informed, and ready to undergo your enhancement, as our surgical team would have given you your information pack. Any pre-surgery nervousness is completely normal, and our reassuring staff will do their upmost best to put you at ease.

After The Surgery & Aftercare

After the surgery – depending on the type of aesthetic used, you may be feeling a little light-headed, so we advise you not to drink alcohol, drive, or operate machinery for at least 24 hours afterwards.

You’ll then have a pre-surgery appointment to outline the most effective aftercare advice and arrange a further follow-up. We believe in a 360-degree recovery which combines nutrition and exercise recommendations, physical assessments and both mental health and skin health support.

You can expect the visible signs to improve after a week or so and you can return to your normal activities not long after. For around a month or so, we recommend avoiding spicy food, vigorous exercise and heavy lifting, for a least around a month until your body has healed more.

Dr Yannis also recommends accelerating your repair processes with 111SKIN’s Y Theorem Repair Serum and the Reparative Beauty Dose to fortify your skin from the inside out.

HOW LONG WILL THE EFFECTS OF THE PROCEDURE LAST?

One of the big advantages of Facial Fat Transfer is that it lasts for a very long time, in some cases forever – however this can change on a case-by-case basis. Depending on your body’s retention rate, a second round may be necessary in a few years’ time.

THE BEST CANDIDATES

The best candidates for Facial Fat Transfer are those concerned with hollowness or sagging skin and are looking for natural-looking enhancements. It is also recommended for people who have lost tissue due to illness and are seeking immediate results and improvements.

It’s seen as a Facelift alternative as it can restore actual volume to the skin, and although a Facelift can address and resolve any laxity issues, it cannot establish a fuller complexion (unless combined with Facial Fat Transfer – which is a popular treatment combination).

WHAT OTHER OPTIONS ARE THERE?

If you’re looking for a non-surgical route, Dermal Fillers are one option to revolumize the skin. Or, if you’re looking for a more natural injectable approach, you could try our collagen-stimulators, Nucleofill or Nucleadyn, to help boost your body’s youth-enhancing proteins.