This procedure will remove a patient’s own fat to re-implant it where needed. It is typically extracted from body parts like the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks, and injected into another area that requires plumping, such as a patient’s facial features. When used as a facial filler, fat grafting can improve the creased and sunken areas of the face, and add fullness to the lips and cheeks. Fat grafting is also commonly used in buttocks augmentation, usually in place of traditional butt implants.

Length:  About 2 to 4 hours.

Results:  Facial fat transfer creates a sculpted result and restores the face to a more natural youthful look.

Procedure:  After preparing the donor site for removal with local anesthetic, the surgeon will withdraw the fat using a syringe with a large needle or cannula. The transferred fat will then re-vascularizes and survive in the new location that needs plumping. This autologous fat transfer process will be repeated until the desired correction has been achieved, and may be combined with other surgical procedures for enhanced results.

Anesthesia:  Local

Patient Status:  Office Visit.

Recovery:  Little to no downtime; patients should be able to return to normal activities within a few days.

Side Effects:  Swelling, discomfort and bruising.