Lower blepharoplasty and fat transfer by Dr. Chaboki
When it comes to enhancing your appearance, visiting a plastic surgeon is a smart first step. While facelift surgery is often seen as the go-to for dramatic results, facial fat injections are a powerful and natural looking way to rejuvenate your look. This versatile treatment restores volume and contours for younger and older patients. Fat transfer with a facial plastic surgeon is a key option to consider in your facial rejuvenation journey.
What is fat transfer?
Your own fat is obtained via gentle liposuction, typically from the abdomen or thighs, and then injected into the desired facial areas. Fat transfer is also referred to as fat injections, nonsurgical facelift, or liquid facelift.
The fat transfer procedure is typically quick and straightforward, often taking less than an hour. Many patients are pleasantly surprised to learn it can be done right in the office using gentle, local anesthesia so you’re awake but comfortable the entire time. If you’re combining it with other procedures like a facelift or eyelid surgery, IV sedation may be used to ensure your experience is even more relaxing. Either way, you’re in caring, expert hands every step of the way.
What areas of the face can be injected with fat?
Fat transfer, similar to facial fillers, can be performed in a variety of areas. Fat transfer has been performed in the following areas by plastic surgeons:
- lower eyelid area
- cheeks
- smile lines
- lips
- temples
- upper eyelid area
- chin
- brow
Areas of treatment are specific for each patient. Some may limit fat transfer to the cheeks for augmentation, while others want multiple areas treated for full facial rejuvenation. The treated areas are mutually determined between the patient and plastic surgeon prior to surgery.
How much fat is injected into the face?
When it comes to rejuvenating your appearance, sometimes it’s the smallest changes that make the biggest impact. Unlike fat transfer for the breasts or buttocks, facial fat transfer requires only a small amount of fat to restore volume to areas like the cheeks and lips. This precision allows for beautifully natural results without overfilling. You and your surgeon will work together to determine the perfect amount of fat for your unique features. The result? A refreshed, radiant you without looking “done.”
Ready to glow from the inside out? Facial fat transfer is your next step toward your desired appearance.
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