Here’s Why Nanofat Grafting is the Next Big Thing in Plastic Surgery
Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. R. Brannon Claytor is gaining national attention after New Beauty® recently featured his proprietary LaMiNa treatment. The article, Nanofat Plastic Surgery Is the Next Big Trend You Need to Know About, highlights the growing trend of nanofat use in both clinical and aesthetic medicine, emphasizing its holistic approach to rejuvenation and superior outcomes that were once thought unachievable with a minimally invasive procedure alone. Here, we share more insight into why nanofat grafting is gaining significant traction as an invaluable tool to enhance aesthetic outcomes.
Dr. R. Brannon Claytor
Dr. Claytor is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and holds over 20 years of experience as a cosmetic plastic surgeon. An innovator and teacher in the field of plastic surgery, he uses advanced techniques like the drain-free tummy tuck and deep plane facelift to streamline recovery and provide natural-looking, durable results.
What is nanofat?
Nanofat is a refined form of fat that is harvested from the patient and processed down to its smallest regenerative components. The remaining solution is rich in both anti-inflammatory and restorative properties. Nanofat’s uses and benefits far surpass conventional fat grafting methods. Traditional fat transfer procedures are primarily used to add volume, while nanofat works on a cellular level to significantly enhance the skin’s ability to heal itself and naturally rejuvenate. Nanofat helps rebuild collagen and other key dermal structures, improving a range of concerns including lines, rough skin texture, and volume loss in aesthetic procedures.
The use of nanofat represents a significant advancement in aesthetic medicine, and Dr. Claytor has dedicated many years of clinical research to understanding nanofat and how best to use its benefits to achieve stronger results for his patients.
Incorporating nanofat grafting for advanced facial rejuvenation
Dr. Claytor recognized the potential benefits of nanofat long ago and has spent years researching and testing the best ways to incorporate nanofat into his aesthetic practice. In fact, Dr. Claytor published a scientific study in 2023 investigating the safety and efficacy of LaMiNa, which incorporates nanofat to address “barcode lines” (fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth that are notoriously difficult to treat).
Dr. Claytor was then awarded “Best Non-Surgical Publication” at the prestigious Beauty Through Science conference in Stockholm, Sweden for his groundbreaking research on LaMiNa earlier this year.
Dr. Claytor’s novel LaMiNa treatment (Laser + Microneedling + Nanofat) is a three-step process performed in a single session at our Philadelphia plastic surgery center:
- Laser skin resurfacing: Targeted CO2 lasers to remove the outer layer of damaged skin. This process significantly diminishes existing lines and wrinkles and stimulates the body’s natural healing response, resulting in new collagen and elastin formation beneath the skin. Collagen and elastin are key proteins that give the skin structure, volume, and elasticity.
- Microneedling: Dr. Claytor then uses microneedling to create micro-punctures in the skin. Microneedling also triggers a healing response to enhance collagen and elastin production further and primes the skin to receive the nanofat.
- Autologous Nanofat: In the final and most impactful step of the LaMiNa treatment, Dr. Claytor harvests a small amount of fat from the patient and carefully processes it before applying it to the treatment area. The tiny punctures formed in the skin after microneedling allow the regenerative properties within the nanofat to deeply penetrate the skin and accelerate healing.
The combined results of these three processes effectively reduce signs of aging with minimal downtime. All patients in the study verbally reported no pain following the procedure and experienced rapid recovery in an average of five days.
Dr. Claytor’s study on LaMiNa won “Best Non-Surgical Publication” at the Beauty Through Science conference in Stockholm, Sweden.
The New Beauty article champions how Dr. Claytor’s LaMiNa technique stands out as a groundbreaking treatment combination that effectively reduces fine lines and restores youthful volume around the lips, particularly for his Philadelphia facelift patients.
Because trying to pull the mouth area tight during facelift surgery creates an unnatural, windswept appearance, and fillers are simply not designed to address the root causes of volume loss that contribute to barcode lines around the mouth, Dr. Claytor uses LaMiNa to restore the lost volume that allowed lines to form in the first place. Patients see an immediate improvement in surface-level concerns and, because collagen and elastin production is amplified, the initial results continue to enhance over the following months as the nanofat stimulates deeper skin rejuvenation and better skin health.
Facial rejuvenation in Philadelphia
If you are looking for a facial rejuvenation expert in the Bryn Mawr or Main Line areas to help you turn back the clock on aging, please call Claytor Noone Plastic Surgery at 610-527-4833 to schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Claytor. With over 20 years of experience in achieving outstanding, remarkably natural-looking results, Dr. Claytor is the premiere choice in the Philadelphia area for all your plastic surgery needs.
