Category: fat grafting | fat injections

Nanofat Injections for Periocular and Perioral Skin Rejuvenation

Fat grafting of the face through injection has become a standard therapy for many facial anti-aging and reshaping surgeries. The placement of processed liposuction-derived fat has been well known to result in an improved skin appearance. There was initially some debate as to whether this was just a temporary effect due to swelling or whether Read More…

OR Snapshots – Scrotal Enlargement by Fat Injections

There are numerous options for elective plastic surgery of the male genital region. Various penile lengthening and enlargement procedures, testicular implants and scrotal lifts are all options for the man who seeks penoscrotal enhancements. The size of the scrotum is largely determined by what lies within. The size of the testicles is largely responsible for Read More…

OR Snapshots – Male Bicep Augmentation by Fat Injections

Muscle augmentations are done throughout the body using a variety of soft solid silicone implants. The arm is no exception as bicep and tricep augmentations are done by placing the implants on top of the muscle but under the fascia through small armpit incisions. But not every male who desires bicep augmentation wants to have Read More…

Correction of the Deep Labiomental Fold with Release and Tissue Grafting

The labiomental fold is the natural indentation that exists between the lower lip and the chin. It resides about 1/3 of the vertical distance between the lip and chin and is present in almost everyone to some degree. While called a fold, it is not really a fold but an indentation that is reflective of Read More…

Lower Blepharoplasty Approach for Injected Fat Removal

Treatment of tear trough and under eye hollows has been revolutionized by the use of injection materials. Using either resorbable injectable fillers or fat taken from the patient, injection under the eyes can fill out sunken areas creating a rejuvenated appearance. Although there are advocates for either synthetic fillers and fat, both materials can have Read More…

Fat Grafting to the Foot – A Prospective Study

Fat grafting is now widely done throughout many areas of the body and face. Because of its injection placement, fat can be virtually placed about anywhere. The benefits of fat grafting through the introduction of healthy tissue and perhaps loading the site with new stem cells can have regenerative and healing properties. Fat grafting continues Read More…

Technical Strategies – Fat Grafting A Custom Skull Implant Visible Edge

Custom skull implants have become a successful method for correcting many types of skull deformities where augmentation is needed. Interestingly, and perhaps not surprisingly, many aesthetic skull deformities are most apparent in men due to a ‘lack’ of hair. Whether the exposure of the skull is due to a shaved head, a short hair Read More…

Lip Injections using Buccal Fat

Lip augmentation is a popular facial filling procedure that has been done by a wide variety of materials. Synthetic fillers, fat injection and implants have all be done with well known advantages and disadvantages. The perfect lip augmentation material, however, remains elusive Of all the known injectable fillers, fat has a high appeal but is Read More…

Earlobe Rejuvenation with Injectable Fat Grafting

Like all other facial areas, the ear undergoes its own aging issues. The portion of the ear that is comprised of cartilage is rigid and undergoes little change throughout life. But the earlobe is different because it contains no structural support. It is composed only of skin and fat and is attached to the Read More…

Foot Fat Grafting for Chronic Pain

Chronic foot pain of various causes is a not uncommon problem. Pain that emanates from the heel pad region of the foot is most frequently due to plantar fasciitis (bottom of the heel) and Achilles tendonitis. (back of the heel) While some heel pain problems resolve by conservative measures such as rest, shoe support, Read More…