Please note: Kliniek het Bolwerk does not carry out this treatment

Kliniek het Bolwerk does not perform nanofat treatments. This information is included in the knowledge base to give a general explanation of what a nanofat treatment involves and when it is used in medical or cosmetic care.

If you are considering a nanofat treatment for skin rejuvenation or improving skin quality, it is advisable to contact a specialised plastic surgeon or clinic with experience in fat grafting and regenerative treatments.

What is a nanofat treatment?

A nanofat treatment is a form of fat grafting in which fat is taken from your own body, processed and then re-injected to stimulate skin rejuvenation. Unlike traditional fat grafting, in which larger fat cells are used to add volume, nanofat is filtered into a very fine, liquid substance that adds hardly any volume. Instead, the treatment focuses on improving skin quality and regenerating tissue.

The fat is usually taken from areas of the body with excess fat, such as the abdomen or thighs. This fat is then processed and purified to create a liquid substance rich in stem cells and growth factors. These stem cells help renew damaged skin tissue and stimulate collagen production, making the skin smoother, firmer and younger.

Nanofat is often used for facial treatments, but can also be applied to other parts of the body, such as the neck, hands and décolletage.

Who is a nanofat treatment suitable for?

A nanofat treatment is suitable for people who want to rejuvenate their skin without adding volume or undergoing drastic surgery. The treatment is ideal for:

Fine lines and wrinkles: Nanofat helps smooth out fine lines by stimulating collagen production.
Dark circles under the eyes: The treatment can reduce dark circles by renewing and strengthening the skin.
Aged and thin skin: People with sagging or dull skin can achieve a more radiant and youthful look with nanofat.
Scars and pigmentation spots: Nanofat can also help improve skin texture and fade scars or pigmentation spots.

Because the treatment uses the patient's own fat, the risk of allergic reactions or rejection is very small, which makes it a safe and natural option.

How does a nanofat treatment work?

During a nanofat treatment, fat is first taken from an area of the body with excess fat, such as the abdomen, thighs or hips. This is done with a small liposuction procedure in which a cannula is used to gently suction out the fat. The fat obtained is then processed and filtered into a very fine, liquid substance.

What makes nanofat unique is that the larger fat cells are removed and only the liquid, stem cell-rich fraction remains. This liquid contains many stem cells and growth factors that help the skin regenerate. The substance is injected into the desired areas of the face or body using fine needles or cannulas.

The stem cells in the nanofat stimulate the skin to repair itself from within. This process improves the elasticity, firmness and hydration of the skin, creating a youthful appearance. Because the treatment focuses on improving skin quality, you will not see an increase in volume as with traditional fat transfers.

Benefits of a nanofat treatment

A nanofat treatment offers several benefits in terms of skin rejuvenation:

Natural skin rejuvenation: Because your own body fat and stem cells are used, the treatment is completely natural and safe.
Improved skin quality: Nanofat stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, making the skin firmer, smoother and better hydrated.
No increase in volume: Unlike traditional fat transfer, nanofat does not add volume, which makes it ideal for people who purely want to improve their skin quality without enlargement.
Safe and minimally invasive method: Because nanofat does not use synthetic substances or chemicals, the risk of allergies or rejection reactions is minimal.
Long-lasting results: The effects of a nanofat treatment often last a long time, especially when the skin is well cared for after the treatment.

Nanofat is a safe, natural and effective way to rejuvenate the skin without surgery or invasive treatments.

Recovery after a nanofat treatment

Recovery after a nanofat treatment is relatively short. Immediately after the treatment, the skin may show some redness and swelling, especially where the fat has been injected. These symptoms usually disappear within a few days. It is important to keep the skin well hydrated and protect it from the sun, because the skin is temporarily more sensitive to sunlight after the treatment.

Because the fat is harvested through a small liposuction procedure, mild swelling or bruising may also appear at the donor site. However, this fades after a few days. Most people can resume their normal daily activities within a few days.

The results of a nanofat treatment are not visible immediately, as it takes a while for the stem cells to do their work and for the skin's regeneration process to get going. It can take several weeks to months before the final result is fully visible, but the improvements are long-lasting.

Difference between a nanofat treatment and other fat transfers

A nanofat treatment differs from traditional fat transfers in that nanofat does not increase volume. Traditional fat transfer is often used to add volume to certain areas of the face or body, such as the cheeks, lips or buttocks. With nanofat, however, the fat is processed in such a way that it adds hardly any volume, but does improve the skin structure and stimulate skin rejuvenation.

In addition, nanofat specifically targets skin rejuvenation by stimulating the natural regeneration process with stem cells and growth factors, which sets it apart from other fat transfers that are more focused on restoring volume.