WHAT IS FACIAL FAT TRANSFER?
Facial fat transfer is one of the most natural and long-lasting ways to add volume to the face. It is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that is performed under local anesthesia or conscious sedation. As we age, we lose volume in our faces, creating more hollowing and shadows. Adding fat to the face creates a more youthful, healthy look by restoring volume that has been lost during the aging process. Fat transfer is performed alone or in conjunction with other procedures, such as a facelift or blepharoplasty.
WHY FAT INSTEAD OF FILLERS?
Facial fat transfer is a minimally invasive procedure that involves harvesting fat from the abdomen, hips, or thighs. The benefit of fat transfer is the ability to create large amounts of volume using one’s own fat. For someone who requires a large amount of volume, fat transfer may be a better option than injecting many vials of fillers. Fat has the additional benefit of being permanent. Although all the fat that is initially injected will not “take”, the fat that does “take” will last for many years.
