Fat transfer can help restore your body without the artificial compounds found in fillers and injections. A fat transfer is simply a procedure where the doctor will remove some fat from one area of the body and insert it into another part of the body such as the face to fill in lines or add definition. Dr. Pamela Henderson offers fat transfer procedures in Scottsdale for women of all ages who seek to reshape their face without the hassle of traditional injections or surgery.

What causes wrinkles or fine lines?

Wrinkles and fine lines appear when the skin begins to age. As skin ages, it loses its protective youthful collagen stores. Collagen is a compound that maintains the skins’ youthful glow and elastic smooth nature. As collagen levels decrease with age, the skin can no longer maintain its soft and supple texture. With such changes, fine lines and wrinkles appear. Many creams and serums fail to provide relief and reverse these changes because they temporarily hydrate the skin, but do not restore the internal structures. With a fat transfer, Dr. Henderson can restore the internal integrity of the skin.

What is a fat transfer and how is it performed?

A fat transfer involves the removal of fat from one area of the body such as the abdomen and its reinsertion into another area such as the lips or face. Before a fat transfer, Dr. Henderson will examine your face to determine what areas of your face may need filling or plumping. She will assess your face to ensure that she fills in the wrinkles and areas of volume loss evenly. She will talk you through the entire procedure and how she will perform each step to ensure that you fully understand how a fat transfer works.

On the day of the procedure, she will administer a numbing agent in the areas where she will remove the fat stores and where she will insert them. Once you are numb and comfortable, she will remove some fat and tissue from a large area such as your abdomen using a hollow needle. She will have the sample of tissue distilled into precisely useable fatty tissue. Once properly distilled, she will re-inject it into your face. She may make several small punctures in the areas where you have folds and hollows so that the fat evenly distributes and does not warp your features. After the procedure, you may be given some medication to prevent further discomfort and swelling. She will monitor your face and skin after the procedure to ensure that you do not suffer any negative reaction.  To improve the survival of the fat, PRP (platelet rich plasma) may be added to the fat.  PRP is obtained by drawing a sample of blood and separating the platelet rich plasma  from the other blood components.

What are the benefits of a fat transfer procedure?

There are many benefits to choosing a fat transfer over other  fillers or plastic surgery. A fat transfer is far less invasive. A very small needle is used when injecting and removing the fat. In addition, your skin does not run any risk of scarring as the entry points are quite small. The fat used in the procedure is made from your body, leaving the risk of an allergic reaction low.

If you are tired of looking at wrinkles and facial hollowing, Dr. Henderson’s fat transfer may be the best option to fight aging. You can reach Dr. Henderson at (480) 596-6886 or reach out online where you can also see her results.