Facial Fat Grafting

Contents

1. What is Facial Fat Grafting?
2. Would You Benefit from Facial Fat Grafting?
3. The Facial Fat Grafting Procedure
4. Facial Fat Grafting Recovery
5. Procedures to Combine with Facial Fat Grafting
6. Schedule a Consultation

Before And After

Would You Benefit from Facial Fat Grafting?

Fat grafting has simultaneous benefits: improved facial volume and more defined contour. Since your own fat cells are used during the procedure, instead of synthetic dermal fillers or implants, there is no risk of an allergic reaction. The ideal patients are in overall good health with noticeable volume loss in the face. Fat grafting can be used to improve the look of:

• Sunken cheeks
• Under-eye hollows
• Hollowed temples
• Nasolabial folds

Fat grafting can be performed or in combination with laser resurfacing or other facial surgery procedures. At your consultation, Dr. Ghafouri will discuss all your concerns to develop a personalized treatment plan that safely and effectively meets your goals.

The Facial Fat Grafting Procedure

Micro fat grafting is typically performed under local anesthesia. First, liposuction will be performed to remove excess fat cells from the donor area (typically the abdomen, buttocks, or thighs). Tiny incisions will be made, and a small cannula (hollow tube) is inserted under the skin to suction fat out.  These fat cells are then purified and transferred to a thin needle. Next, Dr. Ghafouri will inject micro-droplets of the transferred fat cells into strategic points of the face, a technique called micro-fat grafting. This technique involves injections into multiple layers of the skin to create a more natural look and maximize the survival rate of the cells, leading to longer-lasting results.

Facial Fat Grafting Recovery

After facial fat grafting, patients can expect about one week of downtime. Swelling and bruising will occur in both the injection areas and donor sites where liposuction was performed. To minimize swelling, strenuous exercise should be avoided for a few weeks but most other normal activities can be resumed within 7-10 days. In about six weeks, swelling will gradually go down and you will begin to see the results of your fat grafting treatment.

Procedures to Combine with Facial Fat Grafting

Meet Dr. Ali Ghafouri

Dr. Ghafouri MD, FACS, is a board-certified ophthalmologist with specialized training in oculoplastic and orbital surgery. His exclusive specialization in cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid and facial surgery sets him apart from other plastic surgeons who practice a larger range of facial and body surgeries. The eyes are a complex and dynamic structure that requires the trained eye of an eyelid surgeon like Dr. Ghafouri to achieve the best possible results. He has performed over 12,000 aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries, each with a personalized approach and commitment to exceptional results.

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