Significant advances in research on the extraordinary properties and potentials of autologous adipose tissue, stem cells and growth factors has demonstrated that the patient’s own fatty tissue harvested, processed and re-applied to other parts of the body and face, causes improvement in skin blood circulation, revitalization and regeneration of tissues.
Indications:
Duration of the procedure: 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the area(s) to be treated
Type of anaesthesia: local anaesthetic, possibly with sedation
Outpatient treatment
Operation:
Autologous fat is harvested from the patient’s own abdominal wall, buttocks or thighs as in liposuction. The fatty tissue which has been removed is then refined in a process specially modified by Prof Kakagia. This processed fat from the patient’s own body is rich in stem cells and is re-injected to the area to be treated using fine cannulas.
Advantages of this treatment include the ability to treat large areas. The stem cells increase the thickness of the skin and thereby smooth out the wrinkles. Furthermore, blood circulation is improved by the growth factors in the fat transplant, creating a fresh, healthy skin. The effects of an autologous fat injection usually last significantly longer than those of artificial fillers, since a considerable number of the injected fat cells are engrafted.
After the operation:
Cool the area
Wear a compression garment for 4 weeks
Avoid make-up for 4 days
Avoid strenuous activity, such as sports, for 4 weeks.