Facial fat transfer, otherwise known as fat grafting, is a procedure that helps patients restore volume in the face.
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Facial Fat Transfer
Show the World a More Youthful Look
Volume loss is a very common part of the natural aging process, and it can impact one’s facial appearance in ways that are less than desirable. As your body produces less and less collagen, your skin laxity increases, fine lines and wrinkles form, and you eventually begin to take on a somewhat aged appearance. This is where facial fat transfer steps in to help. Facial fat transfer utilizes liposuction to remove fat from a donor area like the abdomen, flanks, or inner/outer thighs. This fat is then processed, removing blood products and oil, enabling it to be reinjected in its most pure form to restore facial volume and create a naturally youthful look. If you’d like to learn more about how facial fat transfer can help you address some of the most common signs of facial aging, our team is standing by and ready to help. Reach out to Chevy Chase Facial Plastic Surgery in Bethesda, Maryland to set up your initial consultation today.
Creating Your Comprehensive Results
This procedure is often combined with other facial surgery, including facelift, neck lift, and eyelid surgery. Patients also frequently choose fat transfer as a more long-term option than dermal filler injections. One to two treatments may be necessary to achieve the most desirable result, and we’ll work with you to develop a customized treatment plan during your initial consultation.
Common areas for fat transfer include the:
- Cheeks
- Temples
- Tear trough
- Nasolabial folds
- Lips
- Upper and lower eyelids
Recovery After Facial Fat Transfer in Bethesda, Maryland
After your facial fat transfer, you’ll be able to return home. This procedure is relatively minimally invasive and is performed with local anesthesia. We’ll give you a detailed set of aftercare instructions that will help you preserve your results and ensure a comfortable recovery experience. Swelling and bruising will gradually subside over the course of two to three weeks, at which point you’ll be able to enjoy your final results. Our team will remain available to you at every step of the way, to ensure your comfort.
Fat Transfer FAQs
How long will my facial fat transfer results last?
How can facial fat transfer help me?
Is facial fat transfer cost-effective?
How long will my facial fat transfer results last?
Fat transfer lasts considerably longer than hyaluronic acid facial fillers. Since your own fat is being used as the graft material, the results last between three to seven years on average.
How can facial fat transfer help me?
During fat transfer to the face, we are able to restore facial volume loss in multiple areas at the same time. Our surgeons commonly augment the tear troughs, the lower lids, the cheeks, the midface, the temples, nasolabial folds, and the area around your mouth at the same time.
Is facial fat transfer cost-effective?
Overall, our surgeons believe fat grafting is an excellent choice for people with significant facial volume loss, people who desire a completely natural approach to facial rejuvenation, or those that want longer-lasting results.
