Lipofilling

What is it?

Lipofilling is a technique consisting of extracting fat from the patient to then inject it in the area to be treated.

In which cases is it carried out?

• Loss of facial volume
• Correction of rings and bags under the eyes
• Correction of sunken cheeks
• Decrease of facial contours and structure

Previous examinations:

• A full ophthalmological examination and eyelid and periocular examination
• It also requires a study of body fat to evaluate the donor area
• hotos are taken to assess the patient’s condition before and after treatment

During the surgical operation:

• This treatment is carried out in the operating theatre of the out-patient’s unit
• The surgeon usually extracts the fat from the periumbilical area by means of aspiration. Once it has been extracted, it is injected using a cannula in the area to be treated

After treatment:

• The patient must apply ice to the area for 48 hours. Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are also prescribed
• When the extraction in the donor area is very extensive, a post-surgery girdle is required, in small extractions this girdle is not indispensable
• It is also important to have enough rest for the first few days and avoid picking up heavy objects and taking exercise
• The periocular and upper area of the face will be swollen for about 10 days and the final results can be seen about one month after the procedure