ALMI (autologous lipocyte micronized injection) is a type of fat grafting procedure that restores volume to the face. A provider extracts fat from one area of the body—such as the hips, thighs, or abdomen—and processes it through a centrifuge before injecting it into areas that have lost volume.
Also known as nano fat grafting, the ALMI procedure transfers more than just fat cells. Unlike traditional facial fat transfer, “ALMI also brings progenitor cells [similar to stem cells] to the area, to help with skin rejuvenation,” says Austin, Texas, plastic surgeon Dr. Dustin Reid.
These regenerative cells and growth factors from your own tissues increase the viability and longevity of the grafted fat and provide skin rejuvenating benefits, including:
- Counteracting volume loss, which provides more structural support for tissues that are starting to sag
- Boosting elasticity and collagen production
- Regenerating capillaries to boost your skin’s blood circulation
- Increasing moistureÂ
- Improving the appearance of sun spots and uneven skin tone
RealSelf Tip: The ALMI procedure can be done alone or combined with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, to further boost cell renewal. It’s increasingly done on the scalp, to counteract hair loss and stimulate hair restoration. The ALMI ManShot can be used for penile enhancement (it’s similar to the P-Shot), while the ALMI FemShot is a vaginal rejuvenation option (similar to the O-Shot).