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Dr. Thomas L. Tzikas - Blog

Thomas L. Tzikas, M.D., P.A. - Blog

Lipografting fat transfer as the key to achieving the most natural results in facelift or eyelid surgery

August 18, 2009 @ 01:48 PM — by unknown
Surgeons who perform facial rejuvenation procedures have long recognized the importance of volume enhancement. For over a century a filler material has been sought to restructure the face but with varying success. Recent techniques with fat grafting have given us more predictable, reproducible and longer lasting results. Fat is the ideal soft tissue filler substance because it is from your own body and you can never have an allergic reaction. How does Lipografting work? Lipografting is a process by which fat cells from one area of the body are used to build aesthetic structural changes in the face and body. Aging is accompanied mostly by loss of volume or fullness from the face. The skin remains essentially the same size but without the underlying soft tissue framework and structure the skin develops wrinkles and often deep grooves. As the missing framework of the area is filled with living fat cells the wrinkles and deep grooves will improve. Fat is delicate tissue composed of l