Do fat injections hurt?
Fat injections themselves may have a noticeable sensation, but most don’t find them too uncomfortable. In some cases, the practitioner will numb the treatment site with a numbing cream before treatment.
If the treatment requires deep penetration, then sedatives may be given to help keep the patient still, so the process is comfortable and efficient.
Fat harvesting via liposuction does require local anaesthesia to be administered.
Are there side effects to fat injections?
Fat injections can cause side effects. Some of the side effects you may expect are:
- Bruising
- Swelling and inflammation
- Risk of scarring
- Discomfort
- Temporary numbness
- Loss of volume from extraction sites
You will need to keep your weight stable after the treatment, too. When you eat more than you need to, the excess will be stored as fat, which means that the existing fat cells in your body will expand. The fat cells around your waist will expand, the fat cells around your backside will expand… and so will the newly transplanted fat cells in your face and body.
If things go wrong – which they shouldn’t – the following side effects can occur:
- Fat necrosis. This is when fat tissue dies off because of injury. Scar tissue then forms.
- Haematoma. This is when a pool of blood forms below the skin.
- Fat embolism. A loose piece of fat can cause a blockage in a blood vessel.
How long do the results from fat injections last?
The results from fat injections can last up to 5 years.
Who can’t have fat injections?
The practitioner will always establish suitability before proceeding with treatment. Individuals who are contending with serious illness, active infections, or insufficient fat stored may not be suitable for fat injections.
Should I avoid doing anything after fat injections?
In the following 24 hours after treatment, it’s advised to use a cold compress. Keeping the treated area elevated as and when possible. During this period, you should avoid:
- Heavy exercise
- Sunbathing (sun exposure in general)
- Facial and body massages
- Avoiding vaping and smoking
- Avoid hot saunas, showers and baths
Can the fat come back after getting fat injections?
Yes, without proper care towards your diet, the fat cells can expand as more fat is placed back into the body’s stores.
How long does it take for fat injections to work?
Results from fat injections are often immediate, with the final result being achieved around 3-6 months post-treatment as the fat cells that survive treatment settle into place.
Do fat injections have any other names?
Yes, fat injections are also known as fat grafting, lipofilling, a fat transfer, or autologous fat transfers.
Are fat injections reversible?
Whilst removal isn’t impossible, it is a very arduous process often involving additional procedures which aren’t guaranteed to reverse the chosen area back to it’s pre-treatment look.
The types of procedures used to treat this issue include micro-liposuction and steroid injections, which may or may not contain 5-FU.
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