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Redefining Volume Restoration Through Regenerative Science

Micallef Plastic Surgery offers Lipoderma in San Antonio because true facial rejuvenation restores what time, weight loss, and aging have obscured. Guided by our holistic, wellness-forward philosophy, we select regenerative solutions that respect anatomy, promote tissue health, and deliver natural, enduring results supported by evolving clinical science.

What Is Lipoderma?

Lipoderma is a cryopreserved human adipose tissue allograft injectable designed to restore soft-tissue volume and support skin quality using living fat cells and their native structural framework. Unlike traditional dermal fillers, Lipoderma integrates with your existing tissues and gradually remodels to function like your own natural fat.

Lipoderma is different because it:

  • Contains mature adipocytes (living fat cells)
  • Preserves the extracellular matrix (ECM) that supports healthy tissue structure
  • Integrates seamlessly into the surrounding tissue rather than remaining a static filler
  • Remodels over time to provide durable, natural-feeling volume

Adipose tissue is now recognized as a dynamic endocrine and regenerative organ, not merely a volume placeholder. It is rich in biologically active cells that play a role in:

  • Tissue repair and regeneration
  • Skin quality, elasticity, and texture
  • Modulation of inflammation and healing responses

Clinical research has demonstrated that cryopreserved adipose allografts exhibit structural persistence, biocompatibility, and progressive remodeling without inducing immunologic rejection (NIH – PubMed).

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Lipoderma Benefits

  • Natural-feeling, soft volume restoration
  • Living tissue that integrates and remodels over time
  • Longer-lasting results compared to traditional fillers
  • Improves skin texture, elasticity, and overall quality
  • No need for fat harvesting or additional surgical sites
  • Minimal risk of hypersensitivity due to biocompatibility
  • Ideal for subtle, elegant facial rejuvenation

Are You a Good Candidate for Lipoderma?

Lipoderma is commonly used to restore volume in the:

  • Midface
  • Cheeks
  • Chin
  • Jawline
  • Temples
  • Under-eye area
  • Nasolabial folds
  • Marionette lines
  • Depressed scars

You may be a good candidate for Lipoderma in San Antonio if you:

  • Have facial volume loss related to aging, weight changes, or fat pad depletion
  • Are in overall good health
  • Prefer natural, tissue-based volume restoration rather than synthetic fillers
  • Want longer-lasting results that integrate with your own anatomy over time
  • Do not have sufficient donor fat or wish to avoid surgical fat harvesting
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Why Choose Micallef Plastic Surgery?

Dr. Micallef brings a wealth of experience in complex reconstruction and years of service as a U.S. Air Force Special Operations physician to his approach to facial injections. He employs a disciplined, detail-oriented mindset, focusing not only on where to place volume but also on how it will behave over time. Each treatment plan is tailored to the individual, taking into account the patient's facial structure, tissue quality, and balance. This ensures that the results appear natural, stable, and refined.

All injections are performed in our concierge medical spa, where personalized care, clinical oversight, and patient education are prioritized.

We do not use a one-size-fits-all approach; instead, we offer thoughtful, physician-led treatments designed to foster lasting confidence and overall wellness.

What to Expect Before, During, and After

Consultation

  • Your consultation includes a comprehensive facial analysis and personalized treatment plan
  • Pricing begins at $1,100 per vial, with total cost based on treatment areas and volume required

Procedure

  • Targeted areas are mapped and prepared
  • Lipoderma is gently injected using fine cannulas for precision placement
  • Treatment typically takes under one hour

Recovery and Results

  • Mild swelling, bruising, or tenderness may occur for several days
  • Most patients return to light activities quickly
  • Early contour improvement appears within weeks
  • Optimal results continue to develop over several months as tissue integrates
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Schedule your personalized Lipoderma consultation today and experience the next generation of injectable rejuvenation.

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FAQs

How is Lipoderma different from traditional fat grafting?

Is Lipoderma considered a “filler”?

How long do Lipoderma results typically last?

Does Lipoderma stimulate collagen or skin improvement?

How many Lipoderma treatments are typically needed?

What are the risks or side effects of Lipoderma?

How is Lipoderma different from traditional fat grafting?

Traditional fat grafting requires harvesting fat from your own body, processing it, and reinjecting it, which introduces variability and additional recovery time. Lipoderma is cryopreserved and ready-to-use, allowing precise, on-demand placement without surgery or donor-site trauma, while still delivering living adipose tissue.

Is Lipoderma considered a “filler”?

Lipoderma functions differently from conventional fillers. Rather than acting as a temporary gel or scaffold, it is a living tissue allograft that integrates with surrounding tissue and remodels over time, supporting long-term volume restoration rather than short-term filling effects.

How long do Lipoderma results typically last?

While individual results vary, Lipoderma is designed to provide longer-lasting outcomes than most hyaluronic acid fillers. Because it remodels into tissue that behaves like your own fat, improvements can persist well beyond what is expected from temporary injectable fillers, with gradual maturation over months.

Does Lipoderma stimulate collagen or skin improvement?

Yes. Adipose tissue is now recognized as biologically active and capable of influencing skin quality, elasticity, and tissue health through cellular signaling and regenerative pathways. This is why patients often notice improvements in skin texture and softness in addition to volume restoration ( PubMed).

How many Lipoderma treatments are typically needed?

Many patients achieve their desired outcome with a single treatment session, though some may benefit from staged treatments depending on the degree of volume loss, treatment area, and aesthetic goals. This is determined during your personalized consultation.

What are the risks or side effects of Lipoderma?

Lipoderma is generally well tolerated. Potential side effects may include temporary swelling, bruising, tenderness, or firmness at injection sites. As with any injectable treatment, rare risks include infection, asymmetry, or delayed healing. Clinical studies of cryopreserved adipose allografts have shown no significant immunologic rejection when properly processed and administered (PubMed).

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