Who chooses fat transfer (injection)?

Many patients seeing Dr. Stanley P. Gulin at Plastic Surgery Associates of Naples/Fort Myers are concerned about lines, folds, and depressions in their face that have become apparent as they have aged. Many do not wish or are not candidates for a face-lift or other surgical procedure but would like improvement in these signs of aging. A number of other patients see Dr. Gulin not particularly for facial rejuvenation but to change the shape and contour of their face. They wish to have fuller cheeks, lips, or more contouring along their jaw line. In addition, these patients may also wish to smooth depressions either in the nasolabial area between the nose and lips and cheek or below the eyelids.

Besides improving lines and depressions in the face, fat injection brings in additional blood supply so that the overall quality of the skin on its surface is improved with better texture and color. Because of the stem cell properties of fat, there also is additional rejuvenation of the aging facial skin.

Dr. Gulin, over the past 15 years, has developed his own personal technique of fat injection allowing predictable results lasting for many years. Many patients see Dr. Gulin for fat transfer (injection) as an alternative to synthetic fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm, and Sculptra, which last only a limited period of time.

Fat transfer (injection) has been used very successfully by Dr. Gulin in patients who have deformities of the face or body, either after face-lift, liposuction, or facial injuries. In addition, many patients wish to have fuller more contoured cheeks without the need for cheek implants.

About the procedure

Fat transfer (injection) can be performed under twilight sleep sedation anesthesia or under local anesthesia with a small amount of oral sedation. All procedures are performed in Dr. Gulin’s on-site fully accredited surgical facility located in Naples, Florida. Fat is gently removed from the abdomen, hips, or inner thighs, prepared by centrifugation, and then gently injected with specialized blunt needles. No incisions are needed at the transfer site, while only single stitch incisions are used at the donor site.

After the procedure

Most people resume their usual activities several days following the procedure. Patients having fat injections into the cheek and lip area may be swollen for up to a week or slightly longer. Mild bruising may also occur. Fat transfer (injection) as performed by Dr. Gulin at Plastic Surgery Associates of Naples-Ft. Myers, has been found to last for many years. The results are natural appearing. Although the grafts may feel firm for the first week or two, they gradually soften, blending into the surrounding tissue of the face or body. Dr. Gulin is able to perform any touch-ups under local anesthesia using fat that has been frozen and stored for up to four months following the initial procedures.

Dr. Gulin and his staff would be happy to schedule a consultation or speak to you through e-mail (sgulinmd@drgulin.com) or by phone (239-596-8000) regarding any questions you may have.

"As a business woman, facial surgery gave me more confidence professionally. Now, I look the way I really feel inside and, I make a great impression. It’s better than a vacation because it lasts a lot longer. And, I’ve never looked this great after a vacation."
- 55 year-old Facial Surgery Client

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Stanley P. Gulin, M.D., F.A.C.S., 6610 Willow Park Drive, Suite 104, Naples, FL 34109 - 239-596-8000. copyright 2009 Stanley P. Gulin M.D., F.A.C.S. All Rights Reserved. The photos in this Web Site feature models for illustrative purposes unless otherwise noted. Photos of actual patients can be found in the Before and After Photo Gallery. Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Gulin is a Plastic Surgeon in the Naples / Ft Myers Florida region performing Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of the Face, Breast and Body and Liposuction.

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