Dermal Injectable Fillers vs. Fat Transfer to the Face

ATLANTA - Feb. 13, 2014 - PRLog -- As you age or lose weight, your face hollows out in different areas. When you age the bone mass in your face changes. When you lose weight, you lose fat in your face. You also gain lines and wrinkles in your face. There are ways to remedy this problem if you are not quite ready for a face lift. You can have a fat transfer to the face or dermal injectable fillers.

If you would like to add lost volume to your face, there are a couple of options to do this. First you should be educated on the different options available in order to make the right choice for you.

A fat transfer to the face involves taking fat from one area of your body, purifying it and placing it in the face. I usually try to take fat from the inner thigh area. It does not take but a tablespoon or two to make a huge difference in volume. If the fat transfer is done right, it can last years. This can be done under RN Sedation or with Anesthesia. The cost is anywhere from $4,000.00-$4,500.00. This includes surgeons fee, anesthesia fee and facility fee. http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?id=8982166

Having injestable fillers is sometimes referred to as getting a liquid face lift. Dermal injectable fillers are made of hyaluronic acid. Some fillers have more than others and are constituted a little differently. They are injected into the nasiolabial folds, cheek area, lips etc. I personally give a dental block before I do any injectable. This decreases the pain of the injection and the bruising. There are several brands such as Juvederm, Voluma, Perlane, Restylane, etc. These injectables can last from 6 months to two years depending on which you choose and each individual.

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The fat transfer is the most natural way to go since you are not injecting a foreign substance in your body, however, the dermal fillers are safe and may be better for some people. Your doctor may help you decide which option is best for you.