What Is Facial Fat Transfer?
Facial Fat Transfer, also called fat grafting or fat injections, is a two-step cosmetic procedure that:
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Harvests fat from an area of your body (such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs).
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Purifies and transfers the fat into targeted areas of the face to restore lost volume and improve contour.
Because it uses your own natural tissue, the procedure is biocompatible, reduces the risk of allergic reaction, and provides results that look and feel exceptionally natural.
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Areas Facial Fat Transfer Can Improve
Fat transfer is versatile and can address a wide range of age-related concerns, including:
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Hollow under-eyes (tear troughs)
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Sunken cheeks and mid-face volume loss
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Thinning lips
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Deep nasolabial folds (smile lines)
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Marionette lines (lines from mouth to chin)
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Hollow temples
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Jawline softening
By strategically placing small amounts of fat, our surgeons sculpt youthful contours and soften wrinkles for a radiant, revitalized appearance.
Recovery & Healing
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Downtime: Most patients resume light activities in 3–5 days, with full recovery in about 2 weeks.
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Swelling & Bruising: Mild swelling or bruising at both the donor site and the face is common, improving significantly in the first week.
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Discomfort: Minimal, usually managed with over-the-counter medication.
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Longevity: While not all transferred fat survives, a significant portion establishes permanent blood supply, providing results that can last years.
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Complementary Procedures
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Facial fat transfer can be combined with other rejuvenating treatments for enhanced results, such as:
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Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery): To refresh the eyes and reduce sagging skin.
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Facelift or Mini Facelift: To address skin laxity along the jawline and cheeks.
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Brow Lift: To open the upper face and reduce forehead lines.
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Laser Resurfacing or Microneedling: To improve skin tone, texture, and collagen production.
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Benefits of Fat Transfer to the Face
Patients choose fat transfer because it offers:
✔ Natural-looking results using your body’s own fat
✔ Long-lasting improvement compared to dermal fillers
✔ Dual benefit—removes unwanted fat from another area
✔ Improved skin quality as transferred fat contains stem cells that rejuvenate tissues
✔ Minimally invasive technique with small incisions and no large scars
✔ Restored harmony to facial features for a youthful balance
Who Is a Candidate?
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You may be an ideal candidate for facial fat transfer if you:
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Notice loss of volume in your cheeks, lips, or under-eyes
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Want a natural alternative to synthetic fillers
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Have fine lines, wrinkles, or facial hollows you’d like to correct
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Have enough donor fat on your body for transfer
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Are in good health, a non-smoker, and maintain stable weight
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Desire long-lasting results with minimal maintenance
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The Procedure
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Anesthesia: Local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of treatment.
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Step 1 – Fat Harvesting: Gentle liposuction is performed to collect fat from the abdomen, flanks, or thighs.
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Step 2 – Purification: The fat is processed and purified to isolate healthy, viable fat cells.
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Step 3 – Fat Injection: Small amounts of fat are strategically injected into targeted areas of the face with precision microcannulas.
The procedure typically takes 1–2 hours, depending on the number of areas treated.
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