Lipogems® facial rejuvenation uses adipose tissue, high concentrations of which can be found in the capillaries within body fat.
The treatment involves extracting the tissue with a small amount of liposuction, usually extracting from the abdomen. The fat is then treated to help isolate the cells which are then re-injected to create volume, while the cells work to create new blood cells which help to keep the fat alive and prevent it from being absorbed, creating longer lasting natural results.
The treatment can be used as a non-surgical face-lift, by injecting the fat into the face into the areas which have damaged skin or little fat. The injected fat creates more volume, younger and more youthful look.
As a wrinkle treatment, Lipogems® treatment creates more natural looking results than treatments such as Botox and dermal fillers. The body usually re-accepts its own cells without any side effects.
The treatment can help to fill in fine lines and repair the skin, which is damaged due to age and sun exposure.
Some patients may opt to have more liposuction performed for aesthetic reason. This can be discussed with your Plastic Surgeon at Consultation. The liposuction may be performed under general or local anaesthetic, depending on how much fat is being removed
Facial rejuvenation can be also effectively achieved using PRP serum platelet rich plasma.
The original Vampire Facelift® is achievable combining the use of fillers with PRP serum. The fillers provide an instant fill or volume correction and the PRP immediately initiates a skin regeneration process. Patients can see and feel the effects immediately as their skin becomes smoother and firmer
The filler products we use in conjunction with the PRP serum are Restylane or Juvederm Ultra Plus. Both are hyaluronic acids. The use of PRP with fillers prolongs the effective filler correction for three to six months longer than when fillers are used alone.
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