Facial lipodystrophy is an alteration in the distribution and metabolism of facial fat.

Here are the 10 essential questions and answers to gain an in-depth understanding of facial lipodystrophy.

The 10 essential questions about facial lipodystrophy

1. In facial lipodystrophy, which parts are left without fat?

Many times we see in the street that some people have a very thin face but have a big belly. This is due to the alteration of the distribution of fat so they usually have a very thin face, arms and legs while the abdomen and neck usually have a considerable size.

2. How do we treat lipodystrophy?

We treat lipodystrophy by means of fat grafting from the same patient. We take fat from those areas resistant to fat atrophy such as the abdomen and back of the neck and inject it into the area of the face that has suffered fat atrophy.

3. In what areas of the face can I inject fat if I have facial lipoatrophy?

We will ask you to provide a photograph before undergoing lipoatrophy. First of all we will evaluate with you and realistically the areas of the face that we are going to treat by filling with your own fat. Then we will look for a natural and harmonious result.

4. Could I have a repeat lipofilling if necessary?

Of course we can. If during the revisions in consultation we see that it is necessary another session of facial filler with your own fat to achieve the desired result, we can perform it after 6 months of the first session of facial filler with your own fat.

5. How do we process fat?

The fat we extract from the abdomen or neck area is purified by a washing and filtration process. For this we use a totally closed and sterile device to obtain the best quality fat possible with its own stem cells derived from the fat tissue and free of fluids, blood and other cellular debris.

6. Where do we perform fat filling in the face using the patient’s own fat?

The treatment of facial lipoatrophy by filling with the patient’s own fat is performed in the operating room on an outpatient basis and under sedation and regional local anesthesia through blocks. Once the patient is clear, he/she returns home on his/her own.

7. How is the postoperative period after a facial fat filling due to facial lipoatrophy?

It is a fairly bearable postoperative period. The pain is perfectly controllable with analgesics such as paracetamol or ibuprofen.

8. How many days will I be swollen after a facial filler with my own fat?

Normally the peak of inflammation usually oscillates around 5-10 days. Thereafter there is a decrease in inflammation and bruising which allows you to return to work and normal life without any risk.

9. When will I see the results?

The results are seen immediately. The definitive result is observed after six months, when we can perform a second infiltration of fat from the same patient as a touch-up to achieve the expected result.

10. In general, are patients with facial lipoatrophy satisfied after facial filler surgery with their own fat?

The percentage of satisfaction after treatment of facial lipoatrophy by means of self-fat fillers is very high.

In conclusion, we can say that this technique is probably one of the most appropriate to treat this alteration.

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