Facial Fat Grafting
Natural Volume | Timeless Beauty
Why Choose Judith Gurley Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa for Facial Fat Grafting?
At Judith Gurley Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa, we specialize in enhancing natural beauty through advanced, personalized treatments like facial fat grafting. Dr. Judith Gurley’s decades of experience and commitment to precision and patient-centered care make her the ideal choice for this transformative procedure. Facial fat grafting offers a non-invasive regenerative solution to restoration of facial volume, shape, tightness and youth. Whether you're seeking to enhance your cheeks, restore volume to your temples or lips, or rejuvenate the under-eye area, Dr. Gurley’s expertise ensures optimal, lasting results that align with your goals.
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Facial Fat Grafting Before & Afters
Facial Fat Grafting at a Glance
- What it is: A procedure where fat is harvested from one area of the body (typically the abdomen or thighs) and injected into the face to restore volume, smooth lines, and enhance facial contours.
- Ideal For: Rejuvenating the cheeks, temples, under-eye area and restoring volume to areas that have lost fullness due to aging or weight loss.
- Downtime: Swelling and bruising in the donor area and treatment area resolve within 1-2 weeks.
- Duration: The procedure typically takes 1-2 hours, depending on the areas being treated, with long-lasting results.
A Non-Surgical Procedure
What is fat grafting?
Fat grafting is an elegant, lasting solution for those looking to rejuvenate their facial features with natural, subtle results. It is used to add volume to the face. Since fat comes from you, it’s full of natural growth factors and tissue stimulators, bringing volume, brightness, and wellness to your skin. Facial fat grafting is the most natural and long-lasting way to fill and sculpt the face, giving a “lifted,” more rested, youthful appearance.
What You Can Expect
What is the facial fat grafting procedure like?
Facial fat grafting encompasses two treatments: harvesting fat (liposuction) from one part of your body and putting fat into (grafting) another part of the body. The liposuction portion of fat grafting adds the benefit of fat removal from an area of unwanted fat. You and Dr. Gurley will discuss the location from where you would like the fat removed. Fat can be removed in the office using numbing medications and small cannulas. However, if you prefer, general anesthesia may be used for a painless procedure.
Alternatives
The best alternative to facial fat grafting is dermal filler. Unlike fat, dermal fillers can “fill” hollow areas and augment others. Non-fat fillers are temporary sources of volume that do not require liposuction and can be done readily and conveniently in the office. Because there are so many differences between fat and fillers, it is important that you are carefully examined and counseled so that you are well-informed and can make the best decision.
Restore Balance and Harmony
What conditions does fat grafting address?
Fat grafting is an ideal solution for a variety of facial concerns, providing natural volume and contour. Common conditions treated by fat grafting include:
- Volume Loss: Fat grafting restores volume to sunken or hollow areas, such as the cheeks, temples, and under-eye regions.
- Aging Skin: Added volume helps smooth wrinkles and restore youthful contours, particularly around the mouth and jawline.
- Facial Asymmetry: Fat grafting helps balance facial features by adding volume to areas that may be uneven.
- Post-Surgical Volume Loss: This treatment can enhance areas that have lost volume after surgery or trauma.
- Skin Texture and Tone: Facial fat grafting brings natural growth factors and substances into the area, giving your skin nourishment and vibrancy.
Sculpt and Lift Your Face
What areas can fat grafting address?
Fat grafting enhances multiple areas of the face, including the cheeks, temples, under-eye area, jawline, lips, and nasolabial folds.
Revitalize Your Facial Contours
What are the benefits of fat grafting?
As we age, we often lose volume in areas like the cheeks, under-eyes, and temples, leading to a hollowed or tired look. Fat grafting rejuvenates these areas by restoring volume, giving you a fresher, more youthful appearance. Fat grafting can also address facial asymmetries or imbalances, creating more balanced, harmonious features. Enhancing the cheeks or correcting volume loss around the mouth or jawline helps bring your features into perfect proportion.
Unlike synthetic fillers, fat grafting uses your own fat to enhance facial contours. The results tend to last longer because the transferred fat integrates with your skin and tissue. Fat grafting offers the added benefit of body contouring. By harvesting fat from areas like the abdomen or thighs, the procedure restores volume to the face and helps slim down problem areas, providing a refined, balanced appearance.
The procedure is minimally invasive, and most patients experience only mild swelling or bruising, which typically resolves within a week or two. You can return to your daily routine quickly, and noticeable improvements last for years.
Customized Facial Fat Grafting
Am I a candidate for fat grafting?
Facial fat grafting is ideal for patients who want to use their own body fat as a “filler.” This grafted fat lasts longer than other fillers and ages with the patient. Using your fat for delicate areas such as under the eyes, cheeks, chin, and temples can create the most natural look that lasts for years. Grafted fat can also be used to create smoothness, fill in defects, or correct asymmetry. Facial fat grafting pairs well with other treatments, such as laser resurfacing, microneedling, and dermal fillers, and brings living tissue and regeneration abilities to the areas treated.
Natural Beauty Enhanced
Fat Grafting Recovery
The recovery process is fairly swift. There will be some temporary bruising and swelling from where the fat is placed and from where it is removed. Makeup can be worn within a few days to hide any bruising. Usually, by 1-2 weeks, these areas will have no bruising, but mild swelling will persist for several weeks. Support garments help control swelling and speed up recovery from where fat is harvested in the liposuction areas.
Real Results | Real Artistic Outcomes
Fat Grafting Results
Dr. Gurley uses fat to re-establish cheekbones, fill in tear troughs (under-eye hollows), and lift the soft tissues of the face naturally. This method of facial balancing adds volume to different areas and enhances the luster and luminosity of the skin’s surface with its inherent deposition of growth factors and collagen stimulators. Careful attention to detail, safety, and beauty is a must. While other fillers are temporary and may leave behind scar tissue, fat can last for decades. Dr. Gurley is an expert in determining what type of filler is best for each patient and will consult with you to determine how best to reach your aesthetic goals.
Fat Grafting
Frequently Asked Questions
The results of fat grafting can last for several years, depending on factors like age, lifestyle, and how well the fat integrates with the tissue. While some of the fat may be absorbed by the body, most patients enjoy long-lasting, natural volume restoration.
Most patients experience mild discomfort during the fat grafting procedure, as it is performed under local anesthesia or light sedation. Some soreness, swelling, and bruising are normal post-treatment but typically subside within a few days to weeks.
The amount of fat required depends on the areas being treated and the desired volume. Typically, a small amount of fat is needed for facial treatments, but the amount can vary. Dr. Gurley will assess your needs during your consultation and customize the procedure accordingly.
Patients typically experience swelling and bruising in both the donor and recipient areas. Most people can return to normal activities within a day or two. Dr. Gurley will provide specific aftercare instructions to ensure the best healing process.
Fat grafting can be combined with other facial rejuvenation treatments, such as facelifts, neck lifts, or laser skin resurfacing, for more comprehensive results. Combining treatments can enhance overall facial balance and rejuvenation.
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