Restore Volume and Youthful Contours with Dr. Joelle Rogal, Facial Plastic Surgery Expert
If you’ve noticed your face losing volume over time—leading to hollow cheeks, thinning lips, or deep wrinkles—you’re not alone. As we age, natural fat stores in the face diminish, resulting in a more sunken or tired appearance. Facial fat transfer, also known as fat grafting or autologous fat transplantation, is a revolutionary way to restore that lost volume using your body’s own natural resources.
At her boutique facial plastic surgery practice in Harrison, NY, Dr. Joelle Rogal, a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, performs advanced fat grafting procedures that rejuvenate your face in the most natural, biocompatible way—without foreign substances or synthetic fillers.
What Is Fat Transplantation?
Facial fat transfer is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure in which fat is harvested from one area of your body—often the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks—and injected into areas of the face that have lost volume due to aging, sun damage, or weight loss.
This treatment is ideal for improving:
- Hollow temples
- Sunken cheeks
- Thinning lips
- Deep facial folds (nasolabial folds, marionette lines)
- Jawline definition
- Acne scars or skin depressions
Because the fat comes from your own body, the results are soft, natural-looking, and carry no risk of allergic reaction or rejection—a key advantage over synthetic fillers.
Why Choose Dr. Joelle Rogal for Facial Fat Transfer?
With a practice focused exclusively on the face, Dr. Joelle Rogal brings unmatched precision, artistry, and safety to every fat grafting procedure. Her extensive experience in both cosmetic and reconstructive facial surgery means she:
- Designs custom treatment plans based on your unique facial anatomy
- Uses refined liposuction techniques to ensure high-quality fat harvesting
- Injects purified fat with microdroplet precision for smooth, even contours
- Delivers results that are balanced, youthful, and long-lasting
Patients from Westchester County, Rye, Scarsdale, and NYC trust Dr. Rogal for facial rejuvenation that enhances their beauty while preserving their individuality.
How the Fat Grafting Procedure Works
Fat grafting is typically performed in an accredited surgical suite or office-based facility. The procedure involves three key steps:
- Harvesting – Fat is gently removed using liposuction, typically from areas where you’d like slimming or contouring (e.g., abdomen or thighs).
- Purification – The harvested fat is carefully purified to remove blood, fluid, and damaged cells, ensuring only the healthiest fat cells are used.
- Injection – Using fine cannulas, Dr. Rogal meticulously injects the fat into targeted areas of the face to restore volume and refine contours.
The procedure is done under local anesthesia with minimal discomfort and typically takes 1 to 2 hours, depending on the extent of the treatment.
Recovery and Results
After the procedure, mild swelling, bruising, or tenderness may occur in both the donor and recipient sites. These side effects are typically short-lived and can be managed with:
- Cold compresses or ice packs
- Over-the-counter pain relievers
- Gentle care of the treated areas
Most patients return to regular daily activities within a few days, although full results develop gradually as the fat settles and integrates with surrounding tissue.
Final results are often visible within 3 to 4 weeks and can last for years with proper care—making fat grafting one of the most durable facial rejuvenation treatments available.
Risks of Facial Fat Transfer
While fat grafting is considered safe and biocompatible, all procedures carry some potential risks, including:
- Infection or bleeding
- Scarring or uneven texture
- Under- or over-correction
- Nerve sensitivity changes
Dr. Rogal’s technique minimizes these risks by prioritizing fat quality, precision placement, and post-treatment monitoring—key factors in producing successful and long-lasting outcomes.
Naturally Beautiful Results, Customized to You
Whether you want to enhance volume in your cheeks, restore fullness to your lips, or smooth away facial creases, facial fat grafting with Dr. Joelle Rogal is a natural, elegant solution.
Book your consultation today at our Harrison, NY practice to find out how this powerful, dual-benefit procedure can help you look as vibrant and confident as you feel.