At which points is a treatment with autologous fat possible?
In principle, almost every type of facial wrinkle can be treated with lipofilling.
However, very good results can also be achieved with lipofilling or when compensating for pronounced volume loss in the face.
Which basic types of facial wrinkles are known?
We distinguish between dynamic, static and actinic wrinkles.
Dynamic wrinkles are caused by facial muscle movements and emotions and are also known as mimic wrinkles.
Static wrinkles are permanently visible wrinkles that are mainly caused by skin aging. They have nothing to do with the facial expressions of the face.
Actinic wrinkles are wrinkles that are the result of frequent sunbathing and solarium visits.
What types of wrinkles are known?
Below you will find some examples of known wrinkle types.
- Marionette wrinkles: stretch from the corners of the mouth down to the chin and often give the affected person the expression of being in a bad mood or sad.
- Nasolabial folds: also known as nasolabial furrows, extending on both sides from the upper end of the nostrils to the corners of the mouth.
- Tear groove: marks the lower border of the lower eyelid, it is located at the lower bony edge of the eye socket.
- Crow’s feet: these are wrinkles radiating outwards from the outer corners of the eyes.
- Furrows: are vertical depressions between the eyebrows.
- Wrinkles on the chin: these wrinkles are often caused by overstretching and overexertion of the chin muscles.
- Wrinkles on the neck: these wrinkles are a sign of age, they often result from the loss of elasticity and resistance of the skin.
Further fields of application
Own fat can also be used to replenish pronounced volume losses in the entire face and thus compensate for sunken areas. Furthermore, own fat is suitable for padding the lips, for contouring the cheeks and also for correcting scars.
In our specialist practice for plastic and aesthetic operations in Berlin-Mitte, we specialise in rejuvenating the entire face through own fat transplantation. We will be happy to advise you in a personal consultation.
What are the pros and cons of using your own fat to treat wrinkles?
First and foremost, the extraordinarily good tolerance of the autologous fat treatment for the body should be mentioned here. The body’s own tissue cannot trigger any allergies and the danger of a rejection reaction is minimal. The use of the body’s own substances also makes lipofilling a comparatively inexpensive and quick procedure that requires no preservatives or other foreign materials. In this way, the development of an infection with unknown pathogens can also be ruled out.
Nevertheless, you should also consider the disadvantages: Even the removal of one’s own fat is a surgical procedure, albeit a very small one, during which small blood vessels are affected and temporary bruises can occur. If the storage and processing of the autologous fat is not carried out carefully, the fat cells can die and are no longer usable.
The decisive factor for the success of the treatment is the competence and experience of the specialist. In our practice for plastic and aesthetic surgery in Berlin Mitte we have been performing wrinkle injections for many years. We only use the most modern medical procedures. We also meet the highest quality standards and patient satisfaction is correspondingly high.
Injection of wrinkles with hyaluronic acid
In our practice, you can also have a wrinkle injection with hyaluronic acid on request. Since hyaluronic acid is also produced by the human body itself, this filling material is also suitable for natural and gentle wrinkle treatment. The hyaluron injected under the skin binds moisture. The skin is lifted slightly, which reduces wrinkles and gives the skin a younger appearance.
