Nano fat Injection
What is Nanofat grafting?
Nanofat grafting is a minimally invasive procedure that counteracts the signs of ageing by regenerating the skin. To do this, a specialist will use liquified and filtered fat, which is rich in stem cells, from the patient’s own body.
What does it involve?
Nanofat grafting involves the removal of fat from the hips or abdomen by using a micro-cannula (an injection device). The adipose tissue (fat full of stored energy) that has been removed will be centrifuged and purified to become filtered. Once the fat is filtered and in its desired state for the treatment, it can be injected into the area.
It's performed under local anaesthesia and does not require hospitalisation. Unlike traditional fillers, the nanofat technique provides stable and long-lasting results thanks to the autologous tissue (tissue from the patient’s own body). As the fat filler is not a foreign body, it does not cause allergic reactions or pose a risk of rejection
What is the difference between fat fillers and nanofat injection?
The basic difference between the fat filling performed using fat tissue collected by liposuction method and fat tissue injection collected by nanofat grafting is the fact that the fat to be transferred in nanofat grafting method is first centrifuged under sterile conditions to thin down and refine the fat and passed through an emulsion procedure.
In this way, the fat tissue removed is mechanically isolated into cells to yield nanofat cells rich in stem cells.
The resulting nanofat is not intended for filling. It is rather restorative, i.e. therapeutic. The results are both longer lasting and more natural looking than fat transfer
Nanofat injection can be primarily applied for the following:
Dark circles under eyes
Fine lines in eye contour
Collapsed areas across the face
Fine wrinkles around the mouth and on face
Fine wrinkles in cleavage
Fine wrinkles in the neck
Image of collapsed skin caused by liposuction or trauma
Wound-induced skin deformation
Loss of vitality in hands due to aging
How do you prepare for nanofat grafting?
Two weeks before receiving the injections, anticoagulants (blood thinners) and analgesic (painkiller) medications should not be taken. To reduce the likelihood of bruising from the injection, smokers should refrain from smoking tobacco the week before having nanofat grafting.
This procedure should not be performed on any pregnant or breastfeeding women. Also, it’s advisable to avoid having this treatment during menstruation.
When do the effects of nanofat grafting become visible?
The effects of nanofat injection become visible within 1-3 months. After the application, 70 to 80% of the transferred fat will survive in the body and the rest will be absorbed.
A waiting period of 3 months is therefore ideal for the final appearance. Within 6 months, skin quality improves visibly.
Recovery after nanofat grafting
After nanofat injection, you can be discharged to home on the same day. But you're advised to rest for 2-3 days at home, after which you can resume work and daily activities.
It is normal to have mild edema and swelling in the respective region within the first week after the application. It usually resolves spontaneously within a few days.
Smoking can adversely affect the success and persistence of nanofat injection as it reduces the oxygen content in the blood. Therefore, it is recommended that people who plan to have nanofat grafting do not smoke.
Frequently asked questions
Is nanofat injection used to treat wrinkles?
Many other treatments, such as fillers, botox, may be preferred to efface wrinkles on the skin. However, nanofat injection provides a longer lasting and natural effect in removal of skin wrinkles.
In particular, it can completely efface fine wrinkles and significantly reduce deep wrinkles.
Is nanofat grafting applied with other procedures?
Nanofat grafting can be applied in combination with all kinds of facial operations, skin peeling, instrumental procedures of skin rejuvenation, filling and botox application.
Does nanofat grafting have any side effects?
Injection of nanofat rich in stem cells, which gives highly satisfactory results, does not have any side effects.
It is an easy-to-apply, extremely reliable aesthetic procedure.
What type of anesthesia is used during nanofat grafting?
Depending on the condition of the patient, nanofat grafting is performed either under local or general anesthesia, in a hospital setting.
Does nanofat grafting have long-lasting effects?
The natural look obtained after the application last for about 3 years.
How long does nanofat grafting take in session?
Nanofat grafting takes only a single session and resolves up to 70% of facial wrinkles.
Additional sessions may be preferred for better results in the region to be treated. The procedure can usually be completed in a single session.
