Fat grafting, or fat injections, is a cosmetic procedure that involves taking fat from one area of the body and injecting it into another area. The most common areas for fat grafting are the thighs, buttocks or stomach. East Windsor fat grafting can add volume to these areas or fill in wrinkles or scars.

There are many benefits of fat grafting, including:

Natural results

Because fat grafting uses your fat cells, the results are very natural-looking. There is no risk of rejection or allergic reaction, as with other types of fillers. Your specialist will be able to sculpt the fat cells to give you the exact desired results.

Long-lasting results

The results of a fat grafting procedure can last for many years, provided you maintain a healthy weight and do not gain or lose a significant amount of weight.

Some of the ways to maintain the results of a fat grafting procedure are:

• Avoid sun exposure. Sun exposure can cause the skin to sag, and the surgery results to fade.
• Follow a healthy diet and exercise routine. Maintaining a healthy weight will help keep your results looking their best.
• Use good quality sunscreen. A sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher will help protect your skin from the sun and keep your results looking fresh.
• Avoid smoking. Smoking can cause the skin to sag and the fat cells to die.
• See your specialist for touch-ups. If you notice any areas that have begun to sag or lose volume, you can schedule a touch-up appointment with your specialist to inject the fat cells again.

Reduced scarring

Fat grafting can fill in scars or wrinkles, which can help reduce the appearance of scarring. With scarring, the skin may be raised, sunken, or discolored. Fat grafting can help even out the skin and make the scar less noticeable.

Improved skin elasticity

Fat grafting can also improve the skin’s elasticity. When the skin loses its elasticity, it can begin to sag. Fat grafting can help restore the skin’s elasticity and make it look younger.

Minimal downtime

Most people who have a fat grafting procedure will only need to take a few days off work. There is minimal downtime associated with the procedure, and you will be able to resume your normal activities very soon after the surgery is completed.

It can be combined with other procedures

Fat grafting can be combined with other cosmetic procedures, such as liposuction, to achieve better results. These other procedures can help remove excess fat from the donor area, creating a more sculpted appearance.

It helps to shape the body

Fat grafting can help shape the body by adding volume to areas that may have lost it due to weight loss or aging. It can also help fill in any depressions or indentations in the skin, giving the body a more youthful appearance.

There are many benefits of fat grafting, and it is a safe and effective way to improve the appearance of your skin. If you consider a fat grafting procedure, talk to your specialist, Matthew J. Lynch, MD, to learn more about the procedure and the results you can expect.