williams-center-logo-full MENU 518-730-7097 Fat Transfers in Albany, NY BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY Fat Transfers (Injections & Contouring) Fat injections are cosmetic procedures able to treat loss of volume in the face and restore a smoother, more youthful-looking appearance. Fat injection, also known as autologous fat transplantation or microlipoinjection, may be used to fill in hollow areas under the eyes and cheekbones, laugh lines, smile lines, crow’s feet, jowl lines, and other facial creases and wrinkles. Fat transfers may also be used in Breast Augmentation Surgery and Buttocks Surgery. Fat injections may be used to fill in some types of scarring and to plump the lips. Good candidates for fat injections include men and women who are physically healthy, realistic in their expectations, and looking to improve the appearance of the facial skin. Fat injections can be long lasting, however, results can vary depending on lifestyle behaviors such as smoking and or stressful life events. A large factor in the lifespan of the fat transfer will be how the patients body continues to age. Fat injection procedures are often performed in a surgeon’s office-based facility or Ambulatory Surgery setting and typically take about an hour to complete. Local anesthesia is used on both the donor and recipient sites and, if desired, sedation may be used as well. For the procedure, fat is removed from a donor site, often the abdomen or thighs, using a syringe and a cannula attached to a suction device. The donor fat is then prepared and injected with a cannula into the recipient site. After the procedure, the treated area may appear puffy and swollen and this can last for several weeks. Bruising and redness can also occur on both the recipient and donor sites. Despite this, patients are typically able to return to work and other normal activities immediately after treatment, though sun exposure will need to be avoided for about two days. There are few possible side effects associated with fat injection, such as redness, swelling, tenderness and infection. 01 Fat Injections Description: Fat injections or liposculpture are performed using the patient's own fat cells (autologous fat) taken from unwanted fat deposits. Procedure: The fat is injected into the muscle. Procedure time: one hour. Safety: Injection related adverse reactions, redness and swelling. Tenderness might occur, other reactions are rare. Duration: The reported duration varies, up to several years. 1 "It is three months today since Dr Williams performed a blepharoplasty and mid-face fat fat transfer for me, and I am very pleased with the results. I look younger and rested in a natural way. There was a slightly swollen appearance for about two months, as I was advised there would be, but I easily camouflaged that by wearing glasses. Now at the three month mark, every day seems to bring better results. I am very happy with the outcome and would highly recommend Dr Williams and his helpful staff." - Online Patient Review Frequently Asked Questions What are fat injections and fat transfers? Fat injections and fat transfers, also known as autologous fat transplantation or microlipoinjection, are cosmetic procedures able to treat loss of volume in the face. Fat can be injected into facial areas in order to treat hollow areas under the eyes and in the cheekbones, smile lines or crows feet, laugh lines, jowl lines and other facial creases and depressions in order to restore a smoother, more youthful-looking appearance. Fat injection may also be used to add fullness to the lips and to minimize the appearance of some types of scars. Who is the best candidate for a fat injection procedure? What can I expect during a consultation for fat injections? What should I look for in a surgeon to perform my fat injection procedure? Where are fat injection procedures performed? How is the actual fat injection procedure performed? How long does a fat injection procedure take to perform? Will I be able to drive myself home after my fat injection procedure? What is the recovery like after a fat injection procedure? Will I need to take time off from work after a fat injection procedure? How long does the fat transfer/injections last? Are there any risks associated with fat injection? Are there any limitations to what fat injections can achieve? Is fat injection ever covered by insurance? Is it possible to get financing for a cosmetic procedure? 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