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Fat from your own body, called
autologous fat - usually the belly, hips or thighs
- can be transferred to the face, lips or cheeks
as a safe and reliable filler. In his practice in
Bangkok, Dr. Chartchai is finding that fat transfer
is becoming the most popular and commonly used method
of augmenting cheeks.
Procedure
Dr. Chartchai "harvests" your fat by liposuction.
After making a small incision in a suitable part
of your body, he suctions out the necessary volume
of fat and closes the area. The fat is cleaned and
separated into micro-droplets, which are injected
into the desired area of your body. The harvesting
of the fat can take up to an hour and the injections
take from 10 minutes to an hour or more depending
on where you want the fat.
The longevity of fat is widely
variable, lasting from months to years. It is considered
to be permanent. Dr. Chartchai will advise you on
the current research about this.
Recovery time
Bruising and swelling are expected for 1-2 weeks
after fat injection, depending on the amount and
location of the injection.
Possible complications
Lumpiness sometimes can last for months. Fat reabsorption
is expected so overcorrection is routine.
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