Orange County Fat Transfer / Stem Cell Face Lift

Orange County Fat Transfer / Stem cell facelift As the face ages, it loses the fullness associated with youth. The fullness of the eyebrows, upper eyelid, the temple, checks, lower eyes, Jawline, and lips, disappear unmasking the underlying blood vessels, bony skeletal structures, as well as underlying muscle of facial expressions. The end result being sagging of the overlying skin, formation of wrinkles and folds, sinking of the eyes and creation of a skeletonized look.

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The fat transfer procedure is the relocation of fat from one area of the body to another. Fat may be harvested from many areas such as the abdomen, outer thighs or love handles and reinjected or grafted where needed. Fat can be used to fill in depressions, add volume, and fill scars or acne pitting. Since the fat comes from ones own body there is no risk of immune reaction. Using the latest fat grafting techniques, Dr. Roham is able to restore the brow, upper eyelids, and temples, under eyes, cheeks, jawline, and skin folds into a more youthful and healthy position for his Orange County patients.

How is the procedure performed?
There is a donor area (where the fat comes from) and a recipient area fat-transfer(where the fat is being placed) both are locally numbed with anesthetic (Lidocaine) together with (epinephrine) to control bleeding and bruising. Utilizing small syringes, fat is removed using a small needle puncture from the donor area. The fat is next processed and concentrated by spinning in a centrifuge in order to extract the stem cells and the fat from the rest of the harvested material. Then the fat is re-injected into the predetermined recipient area (face, body, scars,..) using small cannulas through a small needle puncture. There can be mild post procedure discomfort and swelling for several days is to be expected which will resolve on its own. If any pain relief is needed, Dr. Roham will attend to such needs.