Liquid lifting

In old age, the pattern of fat distribution typically changes: fat is lost in the upper part of the face, and it accumulates in the lower third of the face due to gravity. Liquid lifting can make facial features appear more youthful, firmer, and tighter by using fillers injected into the tissue gaps. youthfulfarmer and tighter.

Process of Liquid Lifting

The doctor refills reduced fat depots in hollow cheeks, nasolabial folds, or other prominent areas like the cheekbone with biodegradable hyaluronic acid, autologous fat, polylactic acid, or calcium hydroxylapatite. The choice of material depends on the patient's wishes, age, and skin type.

Risks of Liquid Lifting

Liquid lifting requires very good knowledge of the different fillers and the anatomy of the region to be treated. Autologous fat is well tolerated, but it is occasionally broken down immediately again, so that no lasting effect can be seen. If a filler is incorrectly injected into a vessel, severe side effects can occur, up to and including blindness.

After the treatment

Bruises can occur at any time and remain visible for a week or longer. Depending on the filler, the result lasts for one to one and a half years.