Min-Sheng General Hospital Cosmetic Center promotes the benefits of Autologous Fat Transfer

Men and women seeking to eliminate some of the facial “wear and tear” brought by years, but who don’t want to undergo a face lift or facial plastic surgery, are increasingly opting for facial fat injections. This method of “facial fat sculpting” can restore attractive contours to the chin, cheeks, and under-eye area, as well as add volume to lips. Microlipoinjection , also called Autologous Fat Transfer, is a procedure in which a patient's own body fat is used to plump up sunken or emaciated areas of the face or to add volume where desired. It is called "autologous" because it refers to the use of one's own tissues or fat. Likewise, Autologous Fat Transfer is a popular option for breast augmentation as an alternative to traditional breast implants.

Since the patient's own fat is used, Autologous Fat Transfer is performed in three steps. The first step involves the gentle liposuction of some excess fat in the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks. Fats cells are then isolated, cleansed and purified before being injected in the targeted facial areas. The whole process which takes less than two hours is performed under local anesthesia; some patients choose to have more excess fat removed and combine the procedure with a liposuction. A significant benefit of using the patient’s own fat is that the results generally last much longer than the results of other dermal fillers. And there is no allergic reaction to worry about. Individual fat transfer results can vary, but with a properly performed procedure, the results may last for years.

Min-Sheng General Hospital’s highly skilled plastic surgeons have successfully performed numerous Autologous Fat Transfers. This quick and safe technique offers tangible results and is less expensive than other types of surgical facial rejuvenation options, making it an ideal procedure for foreigners visiting Taiwan for business or leisure.

International graduate students visit Min-Sheng General Hospital

International students and faculty from Taipei Medical University visited Min-Sheng General Hospital this week to gain insight on what has made Min-Sheng a leader in international health care in Taiwan.

Taipei Medical University launched a Master in Health Administration program in English two years ago, and these students are part of its first graduating class. Originating from Asia, Central America, Africa and the Caribbean, the visiting students are all doctors or medical professionals in their respective country.

The visitors were given a presentation of the strategies that Min-Sheng General Hospital initiated to position itself as an attractive destination for International Medical Tourists, and a tour of the facilities. The students showed a particular interest in the synergies between electronic and health care that Min-Sheng is developing in the field of telemedicine and patients administration.