Highlights of Facial Lipofilling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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• Performed under local or general anesthesia<\/strong> depending on your comfort and needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Also known as facial fat transfer<\/strong> or lipomodeling<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Offers a long-lasting, natural alternative<\/strong> to synthetic fillers like hyaluronic acid or Radiesse<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Uses your own purified fat<\/strong>, minimizing risk of allergic reaction or rejection<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Pricing ranges from \u20ac3,500 to \u20ac5,500<\/strong>, based on case complexity and anesthesia type<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

  What Is Facial Lipofilling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

  Facial lipofilling is a surgical technique that rejuvenates and restores volume to the face using purified fat harvested from your own body<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  The process includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Harvesting fat<\/strong> (typically from the abdomen, flanks, or hips)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Purifying the fat<\/strong> using advanced filtration systems like Puregraft<\/strong> or Lipogems<\/strong> to remove impurities, water, and oils<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Injecting fat<\/strong> with microcannulas to smooth deep wrinkles and restore volume<\/strong> to areas such as the cheekbones, nasolabial folds, or temples<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

     We slightly overcorrect<\/strong> during injection, as around 60% of the fat typically survives<\/strong>. The final, stable result becomes visible within a month<\/strong> and can last several years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

     How Does the Procedure Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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     • Most commonly performed under local anesthesia<\/strong> with optional sedation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
     • Can also be performed under general anesthesia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
     • Pre-anesthesia consultation is required at least 48 hours before surgery<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
     • Mild swelling and possible bruising may occur, especially in the donor area<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
     • Social downtime<\/strong> is minimal\u2014most patients resume normal activities within 48 hours<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

       We do not use centrifugation<\/strong>, which may damage fat cells. Instead, we use single-use closed filtration systems<\/strong> that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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       • Prevent bacterial contamination<\/li>\n\n\n\n
       • Yield soft, smooth fat for even distribution<\/li>\n\n\n\n
       • Reduce risk of visible fat lumps<\/li>\n\n\n\n
       • Allow injection with fine-gauge cannulas (21\u201323 G), even under local anesthesia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

         Benefits Compared to Hyaluronic Acid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

         Lipofilling<\/strong><\/td>	Hyaluronic Acid<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
         Long-term results<\/strong><\/td>	Temporary (6\u201318 months)<\/td><\/tr>
         No chemical additives<\/strong><\/td>	May contain BDDE stabilizers<\/td><\/tr>
         Natural feel and appearance<\/strong><\/td>	Can be firm in some areas<\/td><\/tr>
         Ideal for deeper wrinkles and volume loss<\/strong><\/td>	Better for fine lines and superficial areas<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n We recommend lipofilling<\/strong> for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n Deep folds (nasolabial, marionette lines)<\/li>\n\n\n\n Cheek and midface volume restoration<\/li>\n\n\n\n Tear troughs and under-eye hollows (in select cases)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n For fine lines or lips<\/strong>, we prefer light hyaluronic acid fillers<\/strong> like Restylane\u00ae or Juvederm\u00ae.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\r\n \r\n Questions & Answers<\/h2>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n Is the result permanent?<\/h3>\r\n <\/summary>\r\n \r\n Yes, the fat that survives integration becomes a permanent part of your face. While some of the fat resorbs within the first 2\u20133 weeks, the remaining volume is stable for many years.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n \r\n \r\n Are there risks or complications?<\/h3>\r\n <\/summary>\r\n \r\n Risks are minimal when performed by experienced surgeons. However:<\/p>\n \n Overcorrection is expected to compensate for fat resorption.<\/li>\n Minor swelling may last 2\u20134 days<\/li>\n Small, non-visible fat nodules may form but are rare.<\/li>\n Smoking greatly reduces fat survival and is discouraged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n \r\n \r\n Is lipofilling covered by French health insurance?<\/h3>\r\n <\/summary>\r\n \r\n Yes, but only in reconstructive cases, such as:<\/p>\n \n Post-traumatic or post-accident repair<\/li>\n Lipodystrophy caused by HIV antiretroviral treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Insurance may cover basic costs, but surgical fees are separate and can be submitted to your supplementary insurance (mutuelle).<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n \r\n \r\n How much does it cost?<\/h3>\r\n <\/summary>\r\n \r\n \n Cheekbone or localized lipofilling: from \u20ac3,500<\/strong><\/li>\n Full-face lipofilling: up to \u20ac5,500<\/strong> \nPricing varies based on anesthesia, number of zones treated, and fat harvesting complexity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/details>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Highlights of Facial Lipofilling What Is Facial Lipofilling? Facial lipofilling is a surgical technique that rejuvenates and restores volume to the face using purified fat harvested from your own body. The process includes: We slightly overcorrect during injection, as around 60% of the fat typically survives. The final, stable result becomes visible within a month […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1590,"parent":2102,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/domain-single.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4971","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/micheldelpe.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4971","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/micheldelpe.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/micheldelpe.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/micheldelpe.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/micheldelpe.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4971"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/micheldelpe.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4971\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/micheldelpe.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2102"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/micheldelpe.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1590"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/micheldelpe.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4971"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}