Face Fat Grafting

What Is Facial Fat Transfer?

Facial fat grafting, also known as facial fat transfer, is used to restore lost volume and plump areas that appear sunken, all with fat harvested from your own body. No other substance is more easily accepted by the body than your own natural tissue. 

Fat contains a high percentage of your own stem cells; when injected into the sunken areas, it can create a dramatic improvement in appearance. The stem cells in the fat have a rejuvenating effect on the facial tissue and skin that can restore a more youthful, fresh appearance as the days and weeks pass.

As we age, the face can begin to take on a sagging, gaunt appearance. The cheeks often appear sunken, and facial volume at the temples can reduce. Lines develop from the mouth to the chin (marionette lines) and bags under the eyes can appear, eventually leaving your face looking old, tired, and saggy. Fat grafting can be used to address all of these symptoms.

Candidates should be in good overall health and have realistic expectations about the results. Those with certain medical conditions that affect healing, active infections in the treatment area, or insufficient fat deposits for harvesting are not ideal patients for fat transfer.

Your fat grafting procedure will be conveniently performed at the office of Scarpidis Aesthetics in Midtown Manhattan. First, a small amount of excess fat tissue is extracted from another area of your body, such as the abdomen, waist, thighs, butt, or back. The fat is then purified through a special process. Once purified, it can be injected into facial areas that have lost volume due to aging. 

Patients should expect some swelling and bruising during recovery at both the donor and recipient sites. It’s important to follow all post-operative instructions carefully and avoid strenuous activities as directed. The recovery period allows the transferred fat to establish a blood supply and integrate with the surrounding tissues for optimal facial rejuvenation results.

Benefits of Fat Grafting

• Plumps up sunken areas
• Restores a healthier, more youthful appearance
• Sculpts the facial profile for more balance and harmony
• Uses your own natural tissue instead of a foreign substance
• Restores lost facial volume
• Diminishes wrinkles and creases

The price of facial fat grafting varies depending on several factors like the extent of treatment needed, the areas being addressed, and the complexity of the procedure. Scarpidis Aesthetics is proud to offer financing through CareCredit to help patients manage the cost of care.