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In this episode of Anti-Aging Hacks, we discuss a lot about FAT.

In particular, we discuss:

1. How your own fat is sexy as a regenerative treatment

2. How your fat can be used to reverse aging in your face, hands and scalp

3. How fat can be used instead of fillers for longer lasting results

Doctors have been using fat transfer for decades, and a new microfat transfer technique with its inherent stem cells and other growth factors can work wonders for you as an anti-aging hack. It’s a super cool episode.

My guest, Dr. Edward M. Zimmerman, specializes in cosmetic surgery and aesthetic wellness for the face, body and skin in Las Vegas, NV. He received the numerous awards as one of America’s best surgeons by the Consumer’s Research Council of America. He was awarded the World’s Leading Physician and Best Cosmetic Surgeon in Las Vegas, NV in 2011 and 2012. He was named Silver State “Best Cosmetic Surgeon” in 2013 and 2014. He has lectured nationally and internationally for nearly three decades, published articles and chapters on the use of lasers, light and toxins.

Why fat is sexy as an anti-aging and regenerative technology 6:00

– Long history of fat consumption in the body

– Was used to repair wounds many decades ago, but the pieces of fat died and caused problems

– In the 1980s and 1990s, microfat became popular and was used to fill out areas of the body (face, neck, backs of hands, buttocks, breasts, breasts, deltoids)

– Mesenchymal stem cells, preadipocytes could help with healing

How would fat hold up around 10:00

– Initially, when larger chunks of fat were reinserted, the fat cells died and caused inflammation

– Then the doctors went to smaller needles and sucked out fat using lipo with less suction

– Still, most senior fat cells die within three days, but what they leave behind, including stem cells, adipocytes, etc.

– These days fat transfer is a combination of micro fat and nano fat. Fat is woven into the tissue of the subdermal layer

– Fat can now survive 50-70%

– What kills fat: Smoking, carbon monoxide, going on a carb-free diet, starting a new exercise regime.

How fat is broken down into small particles 13:00

– Fat goes into a sterile can to wash the fat with salt water, etc.

– Fat floats up and impurities sink below, allowing doctors to create macro fat, injectable through an 18 gauge needle

– Macro-fat is useful for building structure for male and female faces, necks, buttocks (junk in the trunk). More than 50% of this fat is stuck

– This fat is then reinforced with nano-fat, which is even less fat. 2.4mm needle then 1.2mm needle

– Platelet-rich plasma is then added to the fat, it helps feed it, nourish it and keep the fat in place

By Micronizing the Fat, stem cells survive 17:00

– As doctors get smaller and smaller with fat size (<400 microns), they can see below a counter of the size of cells

– Research has shown probable percent of the populations and regenerative, mesenchymal stem cells and preadipocytes

– Feeling fat lasts 2 years

How does fat compare to fillers 21:55

– Hyaluronic gels, Restalyne, Juvederm, are a water-based cross-linked product

– used as anti-aging fillers, and lasts 1 month to 1 year (8-12 months is the most)

– Hyaluronic gels, we can dissolve them if necessary (don’t like the result). These are used under the eyes

– Water-based gels are like jelly and can flop around, so they need to be placed in other areas

– Calcium hydroxyl appetite to the temples, the sides of the cheeks, development of the jaw line or improvement of the chin

– Bellafil (a plastic) is a long-lasting product and is an activator (can be used for temples, cheeks)

– Unlike fillers, doctors can suck out your fat and deposit it precisely in smaller areas to restore volume

– This is the micro or nano fat that can be used to raise the brow, fill in the lines

What are the disadvantages of using Fat 27:50

– Fillers are very practical, can be completed in an hour with no downtime

– Benefit of fat, if you gain weight, it will gain weight with you, and vice versa

– But requires a little liposuction, therefore it requires some planning and a little bit of discomfort

– Fat is very long-lasting

– 60-70% fat survives and can last 3-5 years

– May require a re-treatment or improvement after 18 months

Where people inject fat into their bodies 31:30

– It depends on where you live. In Vegas, lots of buttock and breast enhancement

– Making macrofat on the face was a disaster

– Now makes macrofats and microfats, which is much better

– Men do it in the chest, deltoid, biceps and triceps. Putting fat over muscle can look good

What about fat on the scalp and head 34:00

– Dr. Zimmerman did the procedure on himself, PRP and micronized fat into the scalp

– PRP also helps the stem cells at the base of the hair follicle

– The schedule for the scalp is currently uncertain

What is the price range for fat vs. Filler 36:15

– Fat can be economical, fillers 2 or 3 times equal to one fat procedure

– Can extract as much fat from your body as needed, so you don’t have to pay for additional refills

– Can make a lot of fat at once

Dr. Zimmerman’s contact information

– Aesthetic Revolution and Zimmerman MD

– Instagram and Facebook: @aestheticrevolutionlv

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