Alias Name
Fat Grafting for Chin

Procedure Detail
A fat grafting procedure, or fat injection, transfers fat from areas in which you have excess fat, such as the outer thighs, refine to pure fat and injected to the chin area to reshape, once fat tissue survived, the result is long lasting

Features
The autologous fat transfer to chin not only can reshape chin area but also help slimming , it’s double benefits!

Benefits
enhance chin aesthetics, including lateral chin hollowing, asymmetry, mild microgenia, and correction of deep labiomental sulcus or a bifid chin.

Recommended
lateral chin hollowing, asymmetry, mild microgenia, and correction of deep labiomental sulcus or a bifid chin.

Suitable Candidate
Short or sunken chin, unwilling to accept the prosthesis

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Pros
The use of its own fat basically does not cause rejection; there is no obvious incision, so there is no need to worry about scars, the result is soft and natural.

Cons
Compare to hyaluronic acid injection, the recovery period is longer; there is a certain degree of absorption with fat tissure, which may require a second surgery; there will be swelling in the early post-op stage, and there will be blood and bruise at the liposuction site

Unsuitable Candidate
Menstrual period, pregnant women and Lactating; skin disease and inflammation; persons under 18 years of age; patients with severe liver, kidney, heart and brain diseases, severe blood diseases; Those with mandibular retraction and bite deformity

Scar
No

Treatment Time
1-1.5 hr

Anesthesia Method
Local anesthesia

Treatment Course
1-2 times, 3 months later for 2nd treatment

Procedures Technique
 surgery

Sustainability
permanent

Recovery Period
3-6 months

Qualification
 Practitioner in medical aesthetics or plastic surgeon

Pain Scale
no pain

Before the Procedure

1. Not for surgical contraindications: such as high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.;

2. There is no infection in the surgical area;

3. Do not take any anticoagulant drugs, Chinese medicine for promoting blood circulation and aspirin for half a month before surgery;

4. Arrange for rest time

5.  Female patients should avoid surgery during menstrual periods;
6. Prepare elastic compression garments for liposuction site
7. If general anesthesia or compound anesthesia are used, fasting for at least 6 hours before surgery.

0 days to 3 days serious summer vacation
Recovery tips:
The injection site is swollen, red, hard, and sometimes mild bruises.

Aftercare methods:

1. Avoid touching the injection area within 12 hours.

2. Keep the injection site clean and dry, do not wash with hot water, and no vigorous exercise.

3. Apply ice once on the day after injection, not exceeding 30 minutes.

4. Do not touch and press after injection to avoid frequent movement of facial muscles to maintain even distribution of fillers at the injection site.

4 days to 6 days rapid detumescence periods
Recovery tips:
Mild swelling and bruising, effect is more obvious, not the final result yet though, when the tissue recovers, the swelling is completely gone.

Caring methods:

1. No smoking and spicy food within a week; do not take aspirin and other anticoagulant drugs.

2. Avoid exposure to sunlight or exposure to high heat environments, such as saunas, hot springs, etc..

3. Try to avoid any topical medicines and cosmetics and other irritating items to the injection area and surrounding area.

 
7 days to 7 days Stitch removal day
Recovery tips:
The swelling gradually disappears, and the effect is really obvious.

Caring methods:

1. Do not apply hot compress, squeeze or massage the injection site within one month.

2. Keep the face relaxed and do not make too many facial expressions.

8 days to 15 days, continuous detumescence periods
Recovery tips:
The effect is stable, and the hyaluronic acid gradually begins to metabolize after 3 months.

Caring methods:

1. If the shape is not satisfying, a second injection can be given after three months.

2. If there is any discomfort, please return to the hospital in a timely manner.

16 days to 30 days tissue recovery period
Recovery tips:
The effect is stable, and the hyaluronic acid gradually begins to metabolize after 3 months.

Caring methods:

1. If the shape is not satisfying, a second injection can be given after three months.

31 days ~ 90 days effect stable period
Recovery tips:
The effect is stable, and the hyaluronic acid gradually begins to metabolize after 3 months.

Caring methods:

1. If the shape is not satisfying, a second injection can be given after three months.

Reminder
The above postoperative care is for reference only. Due to individual differences and different surgical procedures, the recovery cycle, suture removal time and aftercare methods will be different. The specific plan is to follow the doctor’s advice.