Facial Fat Grafting
in Beverly Hills, CA
The aging process takes its toll on the face, causing thinning skin, volume loss, and the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Facial fat grafting is a minimally invasive procedure that uses the patient’s own fat to restore volume and rejuvenate the appearance. This multi-step treatment produces long-lasting results in both the area from which the fat is harvested and the area where it is placed.
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If you are looking for a long-lasting solution to aging symptoms in the midface, along the jawline, and under the eyes, facial fat grafting may be ideal. Dr. Bruce Kadz is a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in body contouring and facial rejuvenation, offering exceptional care and results to his patients.
What Is Facial Fat Grafting?
Facial fat grafting is a customizable aesthetic procedure that removes fat from one or more areas of the body and injects it into the face to smooth wrinkles, restore volume, and enhance facial contours. The fat transfer process is considered less invasive than surgical procedures like a facelift and more permanent than injectable treatments like dermal fillers. This treatment addresses numerous concerns, including:
- Smoothing away wrinkles in the lower face
- Restoring volume to sunken cheeks
- Adding definition to the chin and cheekbones
- Reducing the appearance of acne scarring
- Enhancing lip shape and size
- Minimizing hollowing and fine lines under the eyes
Fat grafting may be performed as a standalone procedure or combined with other surgical treatments, such as a facelift or an eyelid lift, to enhance your results. You can also combine fat transfer with other non-surgical treatments, like Botox® Cosmetic or Morpheus8™. Dr. Kadz will help you create a treatment plan that precisely meets your needs, ensuring the best possible results.
Am I a Candidate for Facial Fat Grafting?
The best candidates are looking for a way to turn back the clock without more invasive facelift surgery. Patients must have sufficient fat elsewhere for extraction, such as the hips, abdomen, or thighs. Most fat transfer candidates are seeking a solution to aging symptoms they don’t need to repeat every few months, so they are considering fat grafting over dermal fillers and Botox. This procedure works best for patients with mild to moderate signs of aging, minimal skin laxity, and good skin tone.
Schedule your consultation with Dr. Kadz at Kadz Plastic Surgery to determine if facial fat grafting is for you.
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What Is the Cost of Facial Fat Grafting?
The average cost of facial rejuvenation using fat transfer varies widely, depending on the number of treatment areas, your geographic location, and your surgeon’s experience. The average national price ranges from $2,500 to $7,000. Keep in mind that fat transfer produces long-lasting results that cannot be reversed if you don’t like the outcome. Always choose a surgeon based on experience and expertise, rather than price.
What Are My Options in Facial Fat Grafting?
The facial fat grafting procedure varies for each patient, depending on their specific needs and aesthetic goals. Dr. Kadz can perform the fat extraction process on various areas, including:
- Abdomen
- Buttocks
- Hips
- Flanks
- Back
- Thighs
Once the fat is extracted and purified, Dr. Kadz can also inject it into a variety of areas on the face, such as:
- Under the eyes
- In the temples
- Across the cheekbones
- In the folds between the nose and mouth
- In the lips
- Along the chin and jawline
You and Dr. Kadz will create your customized treatment plan before your procedure to ensure your goals are aligned and that you are delighted with your results.
How Is Facial Fat Grafting Performed?
Facial fat grafting is done in three phases:
Fat Extraction Using Liposuction
The first phase is harvesting fat via liposuction. Dr. Kadz performs liposuction using anesthesia to ensure the patient remains comfortable throughout the process. Through tiny incisions, Dr. Kadz inserts a narrow tube called a cannula. The cannula gently loosens fat in the treatment area before suctioning it out of the body.
Fat Purification and Preparation
Once the fat is extracted, it is placed into a centrifuge for purification. This critical process must be performed carefully to ensure the fat remains viable for the third phase of treatment, transfer to the face. After the fat is processed, Dr. Kadz transfers it to syringes.
Fat Injections for Augmentation
Fat is injected into the selected treatment areas similarly to dermal fillers. Dr. Kadz adds more fat than is needed to achieve the desired result, knowing that the body will reabsorb some of it. The fine needle used for injections minimizes patient discomfort.
Q: What Is Recovery Like After Facial Fat Grafting?
Recovery after fat augmentation to the face is relatively quick and comfortable. Since only a small amount of fat is extracted, liposuction treatment areas tend to heal within a week or two. Patients do experience some swelling and bruising for a few days, and may require pain medication during that time to remain comfortable. Once the swelling subsides, patients return to regular activities and start to feel more like themselves.
The injection points for facial fat transfer can also be red and swollen for the first few days, but these side effects rarely last long. You may notice your face looks fuller than you wanted immediately following your procedure, but rest assured, the results will improve over the next few weeks as some of the fat is reabsorbed, and the rest settles into place.
Q: What Results Can I Expect After Facial Fat Grafting?
The results of your facial fat grafting can be very long-lasting, although the aging process will eventually take its toll once again. Adhering to a high-quality skincare regimen and protecting your skin from the sun will help extend your results.
Liposuction also provides permanent results, although the outcome can fluctuate with changes to your weight. A healthy diet and regular exercise program will help you maintain your new contour after your treatment.
Ready to Learn More About Facial Fat Grafting in Beverly Hills?
Facial fat grafting in Beverly Hills is a minimally invasive way to achieve long-lasting facial rejuvenation. To learn more about your facial fat grafting options, call our office at (980) 372-5239 or fill out our online contact form today.