Bryan Johnson - I had an extreme allergic reaction
The speaker shares their journey of attempting to rejuvenate their facial volume using fat transfer technology. As people age, they lose facial fat and collagen, with a 1% collagen loss starting in their 20s, leading to a 75% reduction by age 80. The speaker explored using their own fat for the procedure but lacked sufficient body fat, prompting the use of donor fat. Unfortunately, this resulted in a severe allergic reaction, forcing them to stop the treatment. Despite the potential of this technology to restore facial volume, the adverse reaction made it impossible to continue, highlighting the risks associated with using donor materials in cosmetic procedures.
Key Points:
- Facial fat and collagen decrease with age, starting in the 20s, leading to significant volume loss by age 80.
- Fat transfer was considered for facial rejuvenation but required sufficient body fat, which the speaker lacked.
- Using donor fat led to an extreme allergic reaction, highlighting risks in cosmetic procedures.
- The allergic reaction forced the discontinuation of a promising rejuvenation technology.
- The experience underscores the importance of personalized approaches in cosmetic treatments.