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Dr. Andrés Pérez Nieto
Specialized Plastic Surgery
Lipofilling
of Stem Cells
If you wish to reverse the signs of facial aging, restoring the volume and freshness of your face, stem cell injection is an excellent and reliable alternative that Dr. Pérez makes available to you.
When referring to stem cells, many people will immediately think of those cells coming from the umbilical cord or bone marrow. Nowadays, it is feasible to obtain stem cells from the fat of our own body.
For this reason, Dr. Pérez has implemented within his facial rejuvenation techniques, the Stem Cell Lipofilling, a procedure in which stem cells obtained after ultra-purifying the fat are used.
For Dr. Pérez, it is very important, in addition to lifting and suspending the facial soft tissues that have descended, to restore adequate facial volume, which provides a younger and more attractive appearance.
Types of lipofilling used
by Dr. Pérez
Facial fat grafting has evolved significantly thanks to advanced techniques allowing treatment customization according to each patient's specific needs. Dr. Andrés Pérez employs two highly specialized modalities: MicroFat and NanoFat, both obtained through ultra-purification processes to guarantee safety, efficacy, and natural results.
Microfat
The MicroFat technique consists of injecting purified fat obtained through fine microcannulas.
It is especially indicated to restore volume in areas of the face that have lost it with aging, such as cheekbones, cheeks, or mandibular region.
It is also used to fill deep furrows and expression lines, such as nasolabial folds and between the eyebrows.
Provides long-lasting correction with a soft and natural appearance.
Nanofat
The NanoFat technique allows injecting inside the skin a liquid fraction of fat rich in stem cells and growth factors, with potent regenerative effects.
It is applied with ultra-fine needles, allowing treatment of delicate and superficial zones.
It is ideal for improving skin quality, treating fine expression lines, acne scars, and areas with visible signs of aging.
It also works as a skin revitalizer, providing luminosity, elasticity, and a more uniform texture.
Both techniques can be combined in the same procedure to achieve comprehensive facial rejuvenation, both in volume and skin quality, with natural and lasting results.
Details of Dr. Pérez's Technique
The facial fat grafting procedure is an advanced and natural rejuvenation technique using the patient's own fat to restore volume and improve skin quality. Dr. Andrés Pérez employs a meticulous and highly specialized protocol to guarantee safe, lasting, and aesthetically harmonious results. The process takes place in three main stages:
1. Fat extraction
Fat is carefully obtained from donor areas where there is a natural surplus, such as the abdomen or inner thighs. This process is performed using very thin microcannulas allowing gentle and precise collection, without causing unnecessary trauma to tissues.
2. Advanced fat purification
Once extracted, the fat undergoes a rigorous purification process to ensure its maximum quality and viability. Dr. Pérez applies techniques such as centrifugation, filtration, and decantation, eliminating impurities, excess fluids, and oily residues. Depending on the treatment goal, MicroFat (to restore volume) or NanoFat (ideal for improving skin texture and quality) can be prepared, applying additional emulsification and refinement procedures.
3. Precise injection into the face
Finally, the purified fat is injected into specific areas of the face previously evaluated, such as cheekbones, nasolabial folds, dark circles, or mandibular region. This phase is performed with microcannulas or ultra-fine needles allowing controlled and uniform distribution, guaranteeing a natural finish without irregularities. This procedure not only returns volume lost over time but also improves skin quality thanks to the regenerative properties of the stem cells contained in the fat.
Candidates for stem cell lipofilling
Those patients who, as a result of the facial aging process, have lost volume in some areas of the face generating an aged and unattractive appearance.
Some young patients generally between 20 and 40 years old, may, for hereditary reasons, present volume losses in certain specific areas such as the tear trough.
Young patients who for aesthetic reasons wish to obtain more volume in some areas of the face such as cheekbones, lips, or chin.
It is an excellent option in patients presenting deformities or volume losses secondary to accidents or previous poorly performed surgeries.
Advantages of lipofilling
This procedure with ultra-purified fat cells obtained from the same patient eliminates the possibility of rejection or allergic reactions that can occur with synthetic fillers.
The amount of fat cells needed can be used depending on each particular case, because they are obtained from the patient's own fat deposits.
Because Lipofilling injects a good amount of stem cells, the results of the procedure are more stable and lasting than with synthetic fillers.
In addition to providing fat cells and stem cells, Lipofilling carries growth factors which are substances inducing collagen and elastin production in the skin.
Stem Cell Lipofilling
Synthetic Fillers
Patient's autologous fat (natural)
Origin of material
Synthetic or absorbable substances
Yes, with high regenerative potential
Presence of stem cells
No, only filling effect
Long duration (several years or permanent in some cases)
Duration of results
Temporary (6 to 18 months on average)
Improves texture, elasticity, and luminosity
Effect on skin quality
No regenerative effect on skin
Full face, neck, hands, scars, etc.
Treated zones
Mainly face (specific zones)
Very low (body's own material)
Risk of rejection
Possible inflammation or reaction to synthetic components
More cost-effective, as it does not require frequent applications
Long-term cost
Expensive in the long term due to the need for multiple sessions
Requires liposuction and procedure in operating room
Surgical technique
Application in office, minimally invasive
Completely natural and harmonious appearance
Aesthetic result
Can look artificial in some cases
Our excellent results
