Majority of people believe that  fat is "the enemy" in their lives, but can become an advantage when harvested and re-injected in the face or other areas, to improve various cosmetic problems. Fat injection has been around for many years, but has re-emerged due to new technologies and research. There are advantages to using a patient's own fat for an implant material. It is readily available and is a living tissue.  It will not be rejected, feels natural and can be replenished.

Fat transfer is used to:

•Increase lip size

•Correct facial folds, laugh lines and wrinkles

•Increase cheekbone size and contour

•Fill in acne or traumatic scars

•Fill in facial defects

The fat transfer procedure is simple and is performed in the office with only local anesthesia. Fat is harvested using Body Jet Liposuction from the abdomen, thigh, or buttock area. The fat is then washed and treated and injected into the face, and other areas,  to correct specific problems. Since fat is a living tissue, it will become part of the body's natural tissue. Some of the fat will be digested by the body, and often several injections can be performed in the same area before the results become permanent.

The combination of Smartlipo 46 watt MPX and Body-Jet Liposuction is similar to aqualipo, which Dr. Carreon is the first physician to perform this combination in San Antonio, Austin, Houston and surrounding areas.