Restore a Youthful Appearance

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LipoFill™ (Fat Grafting) can be done by aspirating fat from the abdomen or another donor site and then re-injecting it into lips, facial frown lines or cheeks. When compared to the use of traditional fillers, the grafts are much less expensive and can last years longer. Visit www.drdarm.com for more information and call at (503) 697 9777 to schedule your free consultation.

Fat makes an excellent soft tissue, filling material. It is collected from a donor site, such as the abdomen, buttocks or thighs, by using a small needle attached to a syringe. After removing excess fluids, the fat is injected, in multiple thin strands, into the desired area. Slight “over-filling” is necessary, since some fat will be absorbed. There is no possibility of an allergic reaction since it is taken from your own body.

IDEAL FAT GRAFTING CANDIDATES
You may be a good candidate for fat grafting if you:

• Desire full lips 
• Desire softening your smile lines 
• Have depressions in the lower eyelid/cheek area 
• Desire subtle fullness in the cheeks, chin or over the brow Have significant depressions after liposuction or an injury.

YOUR PERSONAL CONSULTATION
You should arrive at the consultation prepared to provide complete information about: Previous surgeries Past and present medical conditions Treatments you have received Medications that you are taking, including nutritional supplements, and herbal remedies.

RECOVERY
For three to five days after fat grafting, there is significant swelling (particularly around the lips), and there may be some bruising. There should be minimal discomfort and elevating the head above the heart, and applying ice to the fat graft area, will minimize these effects and can significantly speed up the healing process. Sutures, if placed, will be removed in less than a week, and most patients return to work within five to seven days. Strenuous activity should be avoided for ten days.

RESULTS After several weeks of firmness, with some irregularities, a smoother, fuller appearance will become noticeable. Although techniques are continually improving, the longevity of fat grafting is not always predictable. Approximately thirty percent of the injected fat lasts for six, or more, months.So, it may be necessary to have one or two additional sessions to achieve your desired result.

Dr. Jerry Darm’s aesthetic and surgery center is located at 4800 Meadows Road, Suite 100, Lake Oswego, OR 97035. Call us at (503) 697 9777 for more information or to schedule a free consultation.