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Natural volume enhancement
Increase volume in a completely natural and biocompatible way using your own fat
Aesthetic Surgery
Lipofilling in Como
An aesthetic surgery technique in Como that harvests fat from donor areas such as the abdomen or hips, purifies it, and reinjects it into areas to be plumped—such as the face, breasts, buttocks, or hands—using your own tissue.
What it is and how it is performed
What It Is
Lipofilling is an aesthetic surgery technique in Como that harvests fat from donor areas (typically the abdomen, hips, or thighs), purifies it, and reinjects it into areas you wish to plump, such as the face (cheekbones, lips, dark circles), breasts, buttocks, or hands. It is the ideal solution if you desire natural and biocompatible volume enhancement without resorting to implants or synthetic fillers. Perfect for those who want to restore lost volume, correct asymmetries, or gradually and naturally increase volume using their own adipose tissue.
Lipofilling is the most natural solution for volume enhancement, as it uses your own fat.
How It Is Performed
The procedure occurs in two phases: harvesting and reinjection. During harvesting, the surgeon aspirates fat from donor areas (typically the abdomen or hips) using gentle liposuction with thin cannulas. The fat is then centrifuged to separate viable adipose cells from blood, serum, and impurities. In the reinjection phase, the purified fat is reinjected in micro-droplets into the receiving areas (face, breasts, buttocks, hands) using very fine cannulas. A portion of the fat is naturally reabsorbed in the following months (20% to 40%), while the remainder stabilizes permanently after approximately 3 months.
The technique is precise: the surgeon distributes the fat evenly to achieve natural and proportionate results.
Ideal patient
Let's see if it's right for you
Lipofilling is perfect for you if you recognize one or more of these situations:
You desire natural volume enhancement
Hollowed face due to aging
Deep dark circles
Small breast volume
Flat buttocks
Skeletal-looking hands
Asymmetries to be corrected
You are looking for biocompatible material
Benefits of the treatment
Post-procedure
WHAT TO AVOID:
- For the first 2 weeks: avoid direct pressure, massages, or strain on the infiltrated area
- For the first 10-14 days: avoid direct heat (sauna, hot baths) on both the donor and recipient areas
- For the first 3-4 weeks: avoid intense physical activity and exertion
- For the first 7 days: if the infiltrated area is the face, avoid makeup and aggressive treatments
- Always avoid: sleeping on the infiltrated area for the first 2 days
POST-PROCEDURE PRECAUTIONS:
- In both the donor and recipient areas, it is normal to have swelling and minor bruising for 10-14 days
- Apply cold compresses for the first 2 days to reduce swelling and bruising
- Take painkillers and antibiotics as prescribed by the surgeon
- Do not massage or apply pressure to the infiltrated area for the first 2 weeks, so as not to compromise the fat grafting
- Avoid swimming and pool water for at least 2-3 weeks
- Drink plenty of water to support metabolism and healing
- You can resume light activities after 1 week
- Sports and intense physical activity can be resumed after 3-4 weeks
- Protect the face from the sun (if it is the treated area) with SPF 50+ for at least 1 month
- The grafted fat becomes permanent after 3 months, when the area has completely stabilized
- Normal reactions that disappear naturally: pronounced swelling (7-10 days), bruising (1-2 weeks), soreness in both donor and recipient areas (1-2 weeks), sensation of hardening in the infiltrated area (temporary, resolves in a few weeks)
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Disclaimer
This procedure must be performed exclusively by a qualified and certified plastic surgeon in an authorized and accredited facility. It requires a preliminary medical evaluation to exclude contraindications. It is contraindicated in case of active infections, coagulation disorders, or active smoking. Results vary based on the technique used, the vascularization of the recipient area, the quality of the harvested fat, and individual healing response. Not all injected fat survives: reabsorption varies from 20% to 40%, so a touch-up may be necessary after 4-6 months to achieve the desired volume. The final result stabilizes 3 months after the procedure. If you maintain a stable weight, the results are maintained indefinitely, as the fat that takes root becomes a stable part of your body.