Facial fat grafting at Evolve Plastic Surgery is a rejuvenating procedure performed by our board-certified plastic surgeons to restore volume and enhance facial contours using your body’s own fat. This treatment effectively addresses conditions such as sunken cheeks, hollow under-eyes, deep nasolabial folds, and thinning lips, providing a natural and youthful appearance.
Restore Facial Volume
Using Natural Fat
Facial fat grafting, also known as fat transfer or fat injection, is a cosmetic procedure where fat is harvested from one area of your body, purified, and then carefully injected into specific facial areas to enhance volume and contours. This innovative technique uses your body’s own fat cells, minimizing the risk of allergic reactions and providing a more natural look and feel. Our board-certified plastic surgeons use advanced methods to ensure optimal results.
This procedure is ideal for addressing concerns like sunken cheeks, hollow under-eyes, deep nasolabial folds, and thinning lips. It can also help improve the appearance of scars and create a more balanced facial profile. Recovery times vary, but many patients resume normal activities within a few days and appreciate long-lasting results that enhance their natural beauty.
Facial Fat Grafting Treats:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Sunken cheeks
- Hollow under-eyes
- Deep nasolabial folds (smile lines)
- Marionette lines (lines from the corners of the mouth down to the chin)
- Loss of facial volume due to aging or weight loss
- Uneven or asymmetrical facial contours
- Temporal hollowing (sunken temples)
- Acne scars and other facial scars
- Facial depressions or indentations from trauma or surgery
Your Facial Fat Grafting Journey:
Before, During, and After
Before Facial Fat Grafting
Before your facial fat grafting procedure at Evolve Plastic Surgery, you’ll have a thorough consultation with our board-certified plastic surgeons. During this consultation, your goals, medical history, and treatment plan will be discussed in detail. Your surgeon will offer preparation guidelines, including avoiding certain medications and supplements, quitting smoking, and arranging for transportation on the day of the procedure. You’ll receive specific instructions to ensure the best possible outcome and a smooth recovery process.
During Facial Fat Grafting
During your facial fat grafting procedure, you’ll first receive anesthesia to ensure your comfort. Our plastic surgeons will then perform liposuction to harvest fat from a donor area, typically your abdomen or thighs. The extracted fat is purified through a centrifugation process to remove impurities. Using fine cannulas, the purified fat is injected into targeted facial areas, such as your cheeks, under-eyes, lips, or nasolabial folds. This precise technique ensures smooth, natural-looking results that conform to your anatomy.
After Facial Fat Grafting
After your facial fat grafting procedure, you can expect some swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort in both the donor and treated areas. These side effects are temporary and typically subside within a few weeks. You’ll receive detailed post-operative care instructions, including how to manage swelling and when to resume normal activities. Most patients can return to work and light activities within a week. Full recovery varies, but the final results are visible after a few months as the fat settles and integrates with your facial tissues.
Benefits of Facial Fat Grafting:
- Uses your body’s own fat, reducing the risk of allergic reactions
- Provides natural-looking and long-lasting results
- Enhances multiple facial areas in one procedure
- Minimal scarring and low risk of complications
- Can be combined with other facial procedures
- Adds volume to areas that have lost fullness due to aging or weight loss
- Enhances facial symmetry and contours
- Minimal downtime with quick recovery
Facial Fat Grafting FAQs
Is Facial Fat Grafting Permanent?
Facial fat grafting can provide long-lasting results, but it’s important to note that not all the injected fat cells will survive. Typically, about 50-70% of the transferred fat cells will establish a blood supply and become permanent. The longevity of the results varies among individuals, but with proper care, the enhancements can last for several years.
How Many Sessions of Facial Fat Grafting Are Needed?
Most patients achieve their desired results with a single session of facial fat grafting. However, depending on your specific goals and how your body responds to the initial procedure, additional sessions may be required to achieve optimal results.
How Do I Prepare for Facial Fat Grafting?
Preparing for facial fat grafting involves following specific guidelines provided by our surgical team. You may need to avoid certain medications and supplements, quit smoking, and arrange for transportation on the day of the procedure. Additionally, maintaining a healthy diet and staying hydrated can help promote optimal healing.
Embrace Your Most Evolved Self
Evolve Plastic Surgery is dedicated to helping you achieve your most evolved self with facial fat grafting. Our board-certified plastic surgeons utilize advanced techniques to enhance your natural beauty by restoring volume and improving facial contours. With a commitment to first-class patient care and outstanding results, we ensure you feel confident and rejuvenated. Schedule a consultation to discover how our expertise can transform your appearance.
