Face Fat Transfer for Rejuvenation

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Face Fat Transfer for Rejuvenation

Face Fat Transfer

Face Fat Transfer for Rejuvenation

Face Fat Transfer, also known as facial fat grafting, is an advanced procedure that uses your body's own fat cells to restore volume and rejuvenate your facial appearance. As we age, we naturally lose facial fat, which can lead to a hollow, gaunt appearance and more pronounced wrinkles and folds.

This innovative procedure harvests fat cells from areas of your body where you have excess fat (such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks), processes them, and then carefully injects them into specific areas of your face that need volume restoration. Because the procedure uses your own tissue, there's no risk of allergic reaction or rejection.

At Neoderma Clinica, our expert surgeons use precise techniques to ensure natural-looking results that enhance your facial contours while maintaining your unique features. The transferred fat not only adds volume but also improves skin quality due to the stem cells present in fat tissue.

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Procedure Details

Our face fat transfer procedure includes:

Gentle fat harvesting
Fat purification and processing
Strategic injection technique
Precise volume restoration
Facial contouring
Minimal incisions

Recovery & Results

What to expect after face fat transfer:

Swelling for 1-2 weeks
Bruising resolves in 7-10 days
Return to work in 1 week
Initial volume stabilization in 3 months
Long-lasting, natural results
Improved skin texture and quality
Popular FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Face fat transfer results can be long-lasting, with many patients enjoying their results for several years. Initially, some of the transferred fat will be reabsorbed by the body (typically 20-40%), which is why surgeons often slightly overcorrect during the procedure. The fat that remains after the initial settling period (about 3 months) generally becomes permanent. However, the natural aging process continues, and facial volume naturally decreases over time. Some patients choose to have touch-up procedures after a few years to maintain optimal results.

Fat transfer can address multiple areas of the face that lose volume with age or have naturally occurring hollows. Common treatment areas include the cheeks to restore youthful fullness, under-eye hollows (tear troughs) to reduce a tired appearance, temples to restore fullness, nasolabial folds (smile lines) to soften deep creases, marionette lines around the mouth, lips for natural enhancement, jawline for definition, and even the forehead to soften wrinkles. The procedure can be customized to address your specific concerns and create balanced, harmonious results.

While both fat transfer and dermal fillers add volume to the face, they differ in several important ways. Fat transfer uses your own tissue, eliminating any risk of allergic reaction, and typically provides longer-lasting results (years versus months for most fillers). Fat also contains stem cells that can improve skin quality over time. However, fat transfer is a surgical procedure requiring anesthesia and recovery time, while fillers are non-surgical with minimal downtime. Fat transfer also requires a donor site for harvesting. The best option depends on your specific goals, budget, and willingness to undergo surgery versus regular maintenance treatments.

Ideal candidates for facial fat transfer are individuals who have facial volume loss due to aging or naturally occurring hollows, have adequate fat in donor areas (abdomen, thighs, etc.), are in good overall health, don't smoke or are willing to quit before and after the procedure, have realistic expectations about results, and prefer a long-lasting solution using their own tissue rather than synthetic fillers. During your consultation, our surgeon will evaluate your facial anatomy, available donor sites, and discuss whether fat transfer is the best approach for your specific concerns and goals.