The adipose injections are shown as one of the most interesting developments in the plastic surgery recently. While the adipose injection was primarily used for filling purposes, it gained a different dimension after it was shown that the adipose tissue contains a high amount of the stem cells. The extracted adipose grafts are purified and enriched and injected into the specific areas, and the ability of the stem cells contain to transform into the different cells utilized. For example, the stem cells in the adipose grafts injected into the mid-facial transform into the fibroblasts and increase collagen synthesis by creating a fuller, younger and radiant effect on the skin. The adipose grafts can be used not only on the face but also in every part of the body that requires filling. The transplantation of the stem cells obtained from the adipose grafts to the face has recently been popularized under the names of "youth vaccine" and "stem cell vaccine".
In which patients are the adipose injections applied to the face?
The facial tissue loss and sagging occur with aging. As a result, the changes such as collapse around the eyes, clarification of the groove between the lower eyelid and cheek, deepening of the groove between the cheek and lip, sagging of the tissue on the cheekbones, collapse of the Marionette lines between the lip and the chin are observed. Depending on the genetic characteristics of the person and the skin type, the age at which these changes begin varies. In this patient group, the adipose injections can be combined on their own or with other surgeries by benefiting from both filling and restorative properties.
Where is the adipose injection done on the face?
The temples, over the cheekbones, forehead, around the eyes, lips, cheek-lip groove, lip-chin groove, around the mouth, chin tip and chin line are the areas where the adipose injections are made on the face.
How does the adipose injection show effect on the face?
It shows a rejuvenating and restorative effect originating from the stem cells along with the facial filling effect. The deep lines almost disappear; the cheekbones and temples become fuller due to the filling effect. While the skin gains a moist, the radiant and plump appearance and fine fractures are reduced and the lightening or disappearance of the spots is observed.
Is the adipose given to the face permanent?
The permanence of the adipose added to the face varies according to the injection site. While there is almost no loss in the adipose given to the eye area, the loss rate is very high in the adipose injection made to the lips. However, if it is calculated on average, 40% of the given adipose is lost in the first year, most of it in the first month. For this reason, it is given a little more than the amount that is required to be given during the surgery.

How is the adipose injection performed on the face?
The adipose is collected from the various parts of the body with a technique similar to the liposuction, but with the thinner cannulas. The collected adipose is purified by the centrifugation or filtration. The purified adipose graft is injected into the desired areas through the holes drilled from the hidden areas of the face with the help of very thin cannulas.
Is the anesthesia necessary and how long does the procedure take?
The adipose injections to the face are the surgeries that can be performed in the operating room environment and under the heavy sedation. The general anesthesia is not often needed. Although the duration of the surgery varies according to the volume and regions to be injected, it takes approximately 1 hour.
What happens after the surgery?
The patients can go home on the same day. In the first 3 days, the bruising and swelling will occur on the face. Since the adipose melting will be calculated and extra adipose will be injected and surgery-related edema will be added, an exaggerated appearance will occur in the first 1 week. All bruises and swellings will disappear within 10 days. The face will reach its desired appearance within 15 days.