ALMI Fat Transfer in Mission Viejo

Over time, your skin can lose its elasticity, and its texture can deteriorate. While this happens to both men and women, differences in physiology mean that it happens to women at an earlier age than it does to men. Texture changes and diminished elasticity can result in volume loss, creating hollow areas in your face that make you look older and more tired.

A fat transfer is a cosmetic procedure that uses your body fat and is a natural alternative to synthetic fillers or implants. A fat transfer also offers the dual benefit of harvesting fat from other areas of your body and taking advantage of body contouring in those donor areas. There is a minimal risk of an allergic reaction, and you benefit not only from an increase in your skin’s volume but also improvement in skin texture.

This makes fat transfer an attractive option when you are seeking skin rejuvenation solutions that do not entail reconstructive surgery. Our ALMI fat transfer in Mission Viejo offers these benefits and more.

A Fat Transfer Can Enhance Your Appearance

An ALMI fat transfer is a form of advanced fat grafting or autologous fat transplantation. During the procedure, our outstanding medical team in Mission Viejo injects fat from one area of your body into another. This procedure rejuvenates your skin and increases its volume or improves your body shape. Since the process uses your fat cells, it is more natural, minimally invasive, and has fewer side effects.

Fat transfers are commonly used on your face to restore your skin’s volume and smooth wrinkles and fine lines. These procedures can also improve the appearance of scars.

The grafting procedure has some limitations. Not all the transferred fat cells survive, and some are reabsorbed by the body, which can affect the longevity of the results. We can add PRP to the microfat to enhance longevity. In some cases, multiple sessions may be needed to achieve optimal results. While your recovery time will be far shorter than it would be for surgery, you may experience discomfort in your donor and target sites.

The Benefits of an Autologous Lipocyte Micronized Injection

An autologous lipocyte micronized injection—which is what “ALMI” stands for—produces natural-looking results that can last for years because your fat cells are integrated into the target sites. The results do not last as long with synthetic fillers. Many of our patients in Mission Viejo use ALMI fat grafting to rejuvenate their facial appearance and feel more confident in their own skin.

The primary differences between an ALMI fat transfer and a traditional one involve the level of processing your fat undergoes during your procedure and the inclusion of regenerative components such as your stem cells. After your fat is harvested for an ALMI transfer, it is broken down into smaller particles than it is in a traditional fat transfer to create a smoother and more refined injectable material.

The ALMI process also isolates your regenerative stem cells, which are included in your injection for added skin and tissue rejuvenation. Thanks to the smaller, micronized fat cells, the procedure can improve skin quality and volume by targeting the delicate skin under your eyes, your lips, or other thin parts of your body.

Additionally, your ALMI offers regenerative benefits because it incorporates stem cells and growth factors. This may produce longer-lasting and more predictable results, making the procedure more suitable for delicate skin areas. You may need less downtime after an ALMI fat transfer because the cells integrate more easily, causing less tissue disruption.

Both an ALMI procedure and a traditional fat transfer use your own fat, but the ALMI transfer uses more advanced techniques that emphasize precision and skin regeneration.

What To Expect During an ALMI Procedure

During your ALMI fat transfer procedure in Mission Viejo, you may experience many of the same things you would during a traditional one. Before your procedure, our experienced cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Lenore Sikorski, will identify the areas of your body where your fat will be harvested and give you detailed instructions on how to care for yourself during recovery.

Liposuction will be used to harvest fat from parts of your body—such as your thighs, abdomen, and buttocks. Processing the fat for an ALMI procedure is slightly different since the purification processes micronize your fat cells and use your stem cells.

Once the processing is finished, your fat will be carefully injected into your treatment area. After the procedure, you may notice that the area looks slightly overfilled. This happens because slight swelling occurs during the injection, and your body reabsorbs some of the fat cells that were injected.

Contact Natural Image OC in Mission Viejo To Learn More About the ALMI Process

Our ALMI fat transfer in Mission Viejo is an advanced cosmetic procedure that can fill in the hollow areas of your face while rejuvenating your skin. Call us today to learn more about advanced fat grafting and how it can help address your cosmetic concerns.

In addition to ALMI fat transfer, we offer a full range of minimally invasive treatments, including fillers, injectables, thread lifts, and laser treatments. These services complement your fat transfer by smoothing wrinkles, tightening skin, and enhancing facial contours. Whether you’re looking for comprehensive facial rejuvenation or subtle touch-ups, our advanced techniques and expertise can help you achieve your goals.