Under Eye Fat Transfer in Turkey: Safe and Effective Fat Transfer

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  • 06 January 2025

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The under-eye area is one of the most expressive parts of your face, revealing your health, vitality, and natural beauty.

Under eye hollows, bags and wrinkles are among the most aesthetic issues both men and women of any age may suffer from. These issues make you look pale, dull and tired.

Addressing such issues should improve your natural beauty and make you look more stunning and bright

Finding a safe, effective and permanent solution for such facial dull causative feature is a common goal for many seeking a revitalized appearance.

Wide range of solutions such as surgical skin lifting, dermal fillers, PRP injection therapy and finally under eye fat transfer which has become a popular choice for many people seeking natural and lasting results.

In this article we will discuss in detail fat grafting under eyes, is it a safe and effective option? and what are the problems that fat transfer addresses under the eye?

For a personalized consultation and to discover the most suitable method for your under-eye aesthetic concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to us at International Clinics

Under Eye Fat Transfer in Turkey

An Overview of Fat Transfer Aesthetic Procedures

Fat transfer is a procedure that involves collecting body fat from areas with high fat content through a process called liposuction.

While liposuction was traditionally used to remove excess fat for body contouring and sculpting purposes, it is now also employed in aesthetic procedures where fat needs to be harvested for grafting.

Several aesthetic procedures rely on fat transfer, including fat transfer breast augmentation, lip fat transfer for aesthetic lip enhancement, and Brazilian butt lift.

Under-eye fat injection has been introduced to plastic surgery to address various aesthetic issues around the eyes by filling spaces between the skin and underlying tissues with natural fat rather than synthetic fillers.

Liposuction is the technique that surgeons use to collect the desired amount of fat from sites such as the abdomen and thighs that usually have excess fat and are considered as the best donor ares

With the wide versatility of liposuction techniques it is important to select the best method that is appropriate for your accepted area.

VASER liposuction and manual liposuction are the best methods for collecting fat for lips and under eye fat transfer as these methods keep the harvested fat intact for grafting.

How Does Under-Eye Fat Grafting Work?

Under-eye fat transfer is cosmetic procedure that addresses various aesthetic issues around the eyes, such as fine lines, under-eye hollows, and age-related skin concerns.

As we age, there is natural loss of fat layers beneath skin, which can lead to under-eye skin shrinkage, fine lines, bags, and loose skin appearance.

Fat injections replace this lost volume and enhance skin appearance by filling the tiny spaces between skin layers and tissues.

Fat grafting eyes involves injecting carefully harvested fat into the delicate under-eye area to restore volume and smooth out any wrinkles or hollows.

Under Eye Fat Transfer

Who Are the Ideal Candidates for Under-Eye Fat Transfer?

  1. People with genetic or age-related under-eye concerns such as sunken areas, hollows, or bags who desire both natural and permanent solutions to these issues.
  2. People with sufficient fat deposits to allow for liposuction and collection of the required amount of fat
  3. Healthy individuals who are non-smokers and free from serious disease
  4. People who have realistic expectations about the outcomes

Who Can not Benefit From the Under Eye Fat Transfer?

Patients with under eye skin discoloration and dark circles.

Patients with under eyes fatty deposits and fat bags

Patients who do not have sufficient fat within their body to be harvested.

What Conditions Can Under-Eye Fat Transfer Address

1.Fat transfer for under eye bags:

By injecting natural fat tissue around and along the edges of under-eye bags, a skilled surgeon can effectively conceal these concerns and achieve long-lasting results.

2. Fat grafting for wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes

Under eye fat grafting can hide age progression signs. Several options are available, such as thread lift, surgical blepharoplasty, and micro needling PRP.

3. Tear trough fat grafting

sunken eyes and skin hollows around the eye are the manifestations associated with such conditions.

The most common causes of tear trough are age progression and the genetic causes that lead to young age affection.

Fat transfer is one of the natural permanent solution that can address such condition

Turkey Under Eye Fat Transfer

Why Choose Fat Transfer for Under-Eye Concerns?

Under eye fat transfer (or under eye fat grafting) is increasingly becoming a preferred option for addressing several under-eye concerns due to its natural results, long-lasting effects, and ability to provide volume and rejuvenation.

Long-lasting Results: The transplanted fat that successfully remains after injection is permanent.

Natural Appearance: Fat taken from the body blends perfectly with the surrounding tissue.

Improved Skin Quality: The fat contains stem cells that enhance skin health in the long term.

Comprehensive Treatment: Some patients opt for facial fat grafting under eyes, where fat is strategically injected into the under-eye area as well as other areas of the face to fill hollows, reduce the appearance of dark circles, and improve skin texture, creating an overall rejuvenated look.

Natural and Safe Procedure: There is no risk of allergies as the fat is taken from your own body.

Under Eye Fat Transfer vs. Dermal Fillers: Key Differences

Aspects

Fat Transfer

Dermal Fillers

Definition

A procedure that uses your own fat to restore volume.

Injectable substances to add volume and smooth wrinkles

How it Works

Fat is harvested through liposuction, purified, and injected

Filler is injected directly into the skin

Durability

Long-lasting results

Temporary results (6-18 months)

Invasiveness

Requires minor surgery (liposuction).

non-invasive non-surgical

Suitability

Suitable for cases requiring permanent correction

Suitable for cases seeking quick results

Pros

Long-lasting

Natural results

Improves skin quality

Use patients own fat

Quick outcome

Non-surgical

Minimal downtime, Reversible results

Cons

More invasive

Longer recovery time Variable results

Temporary results

Multiple treatments required Limited volume

Less effective for deep hollows

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Is Under-Eye Fat Transfer Effective? Key Success Factors

Fat transfer is a safe, effective procedure with efficacy and success rates that are variable and depend on several factors, such as:

  • Successful liposuction that maintains the fat tissue intact until grafting.
  • A qualified surgeon with excellent experience in determining how much fat is required, how to collect the fat, and where to inject it.
  • The amount of injected fat is an important factor because part of the fat tissue is damaged during handling, and other portions may be absorbed by your body after injection.
  • The amount of fat that is sustained within the skin layers and injected into the right position is the key determinant of success.

Under Eye Fat Grafting Complications

Fat transfer is generally safe, it is a minimally-invasive procedure that depends on injection of a natural fat component of your body. However like any medical intervention and due to the delicate and sensitive nature of under eye, some risks can be associated with under eye fat grafting, including:

Side effects of under eye fat transfer:

  • Swelling and bruising
  • Heaviness and discomfort feelings
  • Infection in the injection site

Under eye fat transfer risk of failure:

  • Loss or damage of fat cells during the process: Fat loss can occur during liposuction, purification, or handling, and some fat may be absorbed by the body after injection.
  • Uneven Texture or Lumps: unequal distribution of fat during injection can lead to asymmetric look between the two face halfs
  • Overcorrection or under-correction: in appropriate estimation of amount of fat that to be injected lead either to undercorrection of the targeted area or over correction with swelling and botched outcomes.
  • Potential complications like lumps and irregularities due to inconsistency of fat

Long term complications:

  • Scar formation in the donor area- liposuction areas- or in the injection area.
  • Delayed healing: people with poor health or with some chronic disease such as diabete mellitus have a general poor healing and require special intensive care for wounds sites.

What to Expect After Under-Eye Fat Transfer? Recovery and Results

Recovery Period:

Mild swelling and bruising in the first few days.

Results begin to show after about 4-6 weeks when the swelling settles.

Results:

Most of the injected fat stabilizes in place within one to three months.

The remaining fat is almost permanent, though a touch-up session may be needed later.

How to Care?

Avoid rubbing the area or subjecting it to excessive pressure during recovery.

Follow your doctor's instructions for caring for the under-eye area.

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What Is the Newest Fat Transfer Technology? Nano Fat Grafting

Nano Fat Grafting is an advanced fat transfer technology that involves processing fat to a very fine, micro-level before injecting it into targeted areas, such as the face or under-eye regions. The goal of this technique is to achieve smoother, more natural results with less risk of complications and a higher retention rate of the transplanted fat. Nano fat grafting under eyes is particularly effective, as the smaller fat particles allow for a more precise and seamless application, enhancing the natural look and feel of the under-eye area

Tips to Minimize Risks and Achieve Optimal Results:

Choose the best surgeon who is highly qualified and has extensive experience in addressing under-eye skin problems.
Choose a reputable clinic with advanced techniques and modern facilities.

During the initial consultation, ask your surgeon about:

  • The best dermal procedure to address your skin problem, whether it is fat transfer, dermal fillers, threads, or a surgical skin lift.
  • The most effective liposuction technique that suits your body type and the condition being addressed.
  • A detailed cost breakdown, including the addtional, hidden and total cost of the fat grafting under eye procedure.
  • Pre- and post-procedure instructions to ensure optimal results.

Make sure to inform your surgeon about any chronic or serious diseases or medications you are using.

The success of fat transfer requires rest and minimizing movement in the treated area to ensure proper stabilization of the fat tissue in the injected area, preventing absorption or loss.

Book your consultation today, and our expert surgeon at International Clinics will provide you with professional guidance, efficiency, and honest advice tailored to your needs.

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FAQ's

Fat transfer under the eyes typically lasts for several years, with the fat that successfully integrates remaining permanent. However, some fat may be reabsorbed by the body within the first few months, and touch-up procedures may be needed for optimal results.

The cost of fat grafting for under-eye areas typically ranges from $2,000 to $5,000, depending on factors like the surgeon's experience, the clinic's location, and the complexity of the procedure. Additional costs may include consultations, anesthesia, and post-operative care.

The risks of under-eye fat transfer include swelling, bruising, infection, fat necrosis (where some fat does not survive), asymmetry, over- or under-correction, and delayed healing. Scarring is rare but can occur at the donor or injection sites.

Fat transfer has some disadvantages, including the possibility of variable results, as part of the injected fat may be absorbed by the body. The procedure is invasive, requiring liposuction to harvest the fat, which comes with a recovery period. Swelling and bruising can occur, and while rare, complications like infection, fat necrosis, and uneven fat distribution are possible. In some cases, multiple sessions may be necessary to achieve or maintain the desired outcome, and the recovery time tends to be longer compared to non-surgical treatments.

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