How long does autologous facial filler last?

Nowadays, cosmetic surgery is very advanced. When it comes to the face, there are many ways to achieve the desired effect. For example, autologous facial filler is a widely used method in this regard. It mainly involves filling fat into the face to make the face look more harmonious and beautiful. Not everyone is familiar with the method of autologous facial filler, especially those who want to try it are more concerned about its effect. How long can I last with my own facial fillers?

How long does autologous fat grafting last?

Generally speaking, the effects of autologous fat facial filling can be maintained for a long time after the cell stabilization period (usually 3 months after surgery). The reason why facial fat filling can be basically maintained permanently 3 months after filling is that autologous fat filling is equivalent to changing the part where the fat grows. After transplantation, the fat can survive as long as it has sufficient blood supply. Once the fat survives, it can exist permanently on the face according to the characteristics of the fat cells. As long as the beauty seeker does not actively diet to lose weight or engage in high-consumption exercise for a long time, fat cells can maintain their own volume. Therefore, as long as the transplanted fat survives, the effect is permanent. In addition, the doctor's operating method and the patient's own fat quality are also factors that affect the duration of facial filling.

Determinants of the duration of autologous fat facial augmentation

Doctor's operation method

The effect of autologous fat facial filling is mainly affected by the doctor's operating technique. The survival rate of fat cells extracted by a skilled autologous fat filling doctor can be as high as about 85%. However, if the doctor does not purify the fat thoroughly and it is in contact with the air for a long time, the unstable fat cells that are separated from their original environment will temporarily lack blood and nutrition supply and their survival rate will be low, which will directly affect the duration and effect of autologous fat facial filling.

Filling frequency and injection volume

The duration of autologous fat facial filling is related to the number of times the patient has had autologous fat facial filling and the amount of fat injected. Only by choosing the number and amount of autologous fat facial filling that suits them can the effect of autologous fat facial filling be maintained for a longer period of time. This is because injecting too much fat at one time will cause the injected fat to not receive blood oxygen supply, thus forming nodules and calcification, which will lead to the fat being unable to survive, directly affecting the duration of the effect of autologous fat facial filling. Therefore, it is best for those seeking beauty to fully communicate and discuss with the doctor and then choose the number of fillings that is suitable for them.

Body fat mass

The quality of fat in each person is different, which results in different durations of autologous fat facial filling. If the density and viscosity of fat are just right, the survival rate of the fat will be high; if the fat is mixed with a lot of oil and impurities, the survival rate of the fat will be poor. Generally speaking, for thinner people, there are not many areas where fat can be extracted and the fat purity is not enough. Therefore, the effect of autologous fat facial filling on thinner people will not last long.

How many times does autologous fat facial filling need

Generally speaking, the amount of autologous fat facial filling is determined based on the degree of facial depression. If the facial depression is not serious, it usually only needs to be filled once. However, if the patient has severe facial depressions and needs a large amount of fat, then two or more autologous fat facial filling surgeries will be required. Patients with severe facial depressions should undergo a second filling about half a year after the first filling to achieve a natural and lasting look.

Is the more autologous fat on the face the better?

Autologous fat filling needs to be performed in small amounts and multiple times. The more autologous fat filling on the face is not necessarily better. This is because injecting too much fat at one time will cause the injected fat to not receive blood oxygen supply, thus forming nodules, calcification, etc., which will cause the fat to fail to survive. Many people's faces look like they have been inflated after autologous fat facial filling surgery. Some people's foreheads develop a "birthday man's forehead" after autologous fat facial filling. This is because they blindly pursue the more the better effect during autologous fat facial surgery.