Fat Injections

What is the procedure/How is it performed?

One of the methods used for increasing the volume and providing  distension  on the face and various parts of the body is fat and tissue injections. Cheeks, forehead, cheek-lip line, lips, gonion, sunken areas on hips and legs are among the locations on which this practice is performed.

How long does it take?

 It takes about one-two hours.

What kind of anesthesia is used?

The surgery is performed under intravenous sedation or general anesthesia.

How long is hospitalization? 

This is usually a day-case surgery.

How does the recovery period progress? 

They do not affect daily life except for appearance discomfort regarding bruise and swelling.

What are possible risks and undesired results? 

Apart from general complications seen after operations; fats are sweated off early, wound healing delays or asymmetries may also be seen even if they are rare.

How are the results?

They are generally gratifying. The permanence is variable.