1–2 hours
Local with sedation
5/7 days
Facial lipofilling is the regenerative technique that uses autologous fat, harvested from the patient, to restore volume and improve facial skin quality. It is indicated for:
Autologous fat is a 100% natural and biocompatible material, rich in regenerative stem cells that also enhance skin quality, restoring radiance and firmness.
The journey
Facial volumes, target treatment areas, and donor fat availability (abdomen, flanks, or thighs) are assessed.
Pre-operative tests: blood chemistry panel, ECG, anesthesiological consultation.
Fat is harvested with microcannulas, purified by centrifugation, and reinjected into the face through microinjections. Scars measure only a few millimeters and are virtually invisible.
Edema and occasional ecchymosis are common and resolve within a few days. Cold compresses are applied during the first hours.
frequently asked questions
A portion (30-40%) is reabsorbed during the first months; the remainder is stable and permanent.
Yes, occasionally a second session is scheduled to consolidate the result.
Lipofilling uses autologous tissue, is permanent, and has regenerative properties; fillers are temporary and absorbable.
No, they are only a few millimeters in both the donor areas and the face.
Extremely natural, as the patient’s own tissue is used.
Yes, it is often combined with a facelift or blepharoplasty for comprehensive rejuvenation.
