Whether or not fat filling counts as a facelift is a controversial topic. In a literal sense, facelift refers to cosmetic surgery that modifies, transforms, or improves the appearance of other parts of the face or body, either surgically or non-surgically. Fat fillers are usually done by extracting autologous fat, which is then injected into the area that needs to be filled, in order to improve the appearance. So, to some extent, lipofilling can be classified as a type of cosmetic surgery.
However, there are also those who believe that fat filling is not a true cosmetic surgery. Because fat filling is usually for some tissue defects, depressions and other problems, not just for the pursuit of beauty. For example, fat fillers can be used to improve facial contours, fill in wrinkles,**, etc. These ** purposes are more inclined to the field of medical aesthetics rather than purely aesthetic surgery.
In addition, fat filling has more natural and long-lasting advantages than traditional cosmetic surgery. Traditional cosmetic surgery is usually achieved through implants, filler injections, etc., which may cause problems such as rejection and infection. In contrast, lipofills use the patient's own fat cells, so they have better compatibility and durability, while avoiding problems such as rejection and infection.
To sum up, although lipofilling can be classified as a type of cosmetic surgery to some extent, it also has the best purpose and advantages in the field of medical aesthetics. As a result, different people have different opinions on whether or not fat filling counts as cosmetic surgery.