As time passes, it’s natural for the skin to lose volume and elasticity with the natural decline of collagen production. Although cosmetic fillers can help, they only work to temporarily improve the treatment area(s) and will not enhance the quality of the skin itself. At Shaw Plastic Surgery, patients can now receive long-term volume restoration in the face, neck, and hands without surgery, recovery time, or temporary results! Exclusively available at our Wichita practice, Lipoderma™ is among the first adipose tissue fillers of its kind, offering a regenerative injectable that helps your body restore its own healthy tissue from within while achieving a smoother, more youthful skin texture overall. Dr. Shaw is the only board-certified plastic surgeon in Wichita providing treatment with Lipoderma™ and we’re thrilled to give men and women access to this natural alternative to synthetic fillers.
Lipoderma™ is made from donated human fat that has been thoroughly purified to remove all living cells, leaving behind a natural matrix that contains important structural proteins like collagen and elastin. This “tissue framework” supports regeneration and healing once injected into the skin.
What Concerns Can Lipoderma™ Improve?
While synthetic fillers only add temporary volume, Lipoderma™ encourages the body’s own healing and remodeling process. The adipose tissue allograft can improve both the look and quality of the skin, making it a powerful option for long-lasting rejuvenation. Without the need for surgery or extensive downtime, injections of Lipoderma™ can help significantly improve:
- Age-related volume loss in the face, neck, and hands
- Depressed scars and contour irregularities
- Soft tissue defects caused by trauma, fat removal, or aging
- Flat or undefined facial features
Lipoderma™ is versatile and can be used along many areas of the face and body to renew the skin texture, replenish volume, and encourage a firmer skin tone. Once implanted subcutaneously, Lipoderma™ also integrates seamlessly with your natural tissue.
Who is a Good Candidate for Lipoderma™?
As a non-surgical treatment, Lipoderma™ can be safe and successful for a wide range of patients. Those who achieve the best results are generally patients who:
- Want to restore volume and fullness in depleted areas without surgery
- Simultaneously wish to improve skin tone, texture, and elasticity
- Have small contour irregularities or depressions from surgery, liposuction, or trauma
- Prefer a natural, regenerative treatment over traditional fillers
- Are looking for a long-lasting solution that improves tissue quality, not just appearance
Lipoderma™ can be a stand-alone treatment or combined with other therapies such as microneedling or laser treatments to further enhance results. During your consultation, our team will listen to your goals and create a customized treatment plan designed with your needs and concerns in mind.
How is Treatment with Lipoderma™ Performed?
This in-office injectable treatment is conveniently performed without the need for an operating room or donor site. After your consultation, your injector will deliver Lipoderma™ below the surface of the skin in regions of natural fat loss, such as the mid-face or hands. Once implanted, Lipoderma™ integrates harmoniously with your surrounding tissue and provides an immediate volume enhancement. These results only continue to improve over time as Lipoderma™ gradually remodels your own body fat.
Is There Recovery After Lipoderma™?
No, Lipoderma™ injections are minimally invasive and require little to no downtime. Most patients experience mild swelling, redness, or tenderness in the treated areas for a few days, but these effects fade quickly. Makeup can usually be applied the next day, and most people return to their normal routines immediately.
What Results Can I Expect From Lipoderma™?
You may begin to notice improvements in volume and skin texture immediately, but the most exciting results develop gradually as your body regenerates new tissue. Over the next few months, Lipoderma™ continues to stimulate collagen production, creating long-lasting improvement in skin quality, tone, and smoothness. Multiple Lipoderma™ treatments may be recommended depending on each patient and sessions are usually spaced six weeks apart.
Contact Shaw Plastic Surgery today for more information on Lipoderma™ injections or call our office if you’re ready to book an appointment.