Facial Fat Transfer in San Diego, CA
Facial Fat Transfer
Facial Fat Transfer
Facial fat transfer offers a natural, long-lasting method for restoring lost volume and rejuvenating your appearance. This advanced procedure uses your own fat to sculpt youthful contours, improve skin quality, and reduce wrinkles, delivering results that look and feel entirely natural. At SKY Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Sirius K. Yoo merges technical expertise with an artistic approach to achieve subtle yet transformative enhancements. With double board certification and a focus solely on facial procedures, Dr. Yoo tailors each treatment to your unique anatomy and aesthetic goals. Schedule a consultation today to discover how facial fat transfer can help you achieve a refreshed, radiant look.
Facial fat transfer, also known as facial fat grafting, is a surgical procedure that uses excess fat from one area of your body to restore lost volume and contour your face.
This autologous fat transfer involves harvesting fat from donor areas, such as the abdomen or thighs, purifying it, and carefully injecting it into specific areas of the face. The procedure offers a natural alternative to synthetic fillers, addressing concerns like volume loss, wrinkles, and facial asymmetry. In addition to adding volume, the growth factors in fat cells improve skin quality, making this a comprehensive solution for facial rejuvenation.
On the day of your procedure, Dr. Yoo begins by harvesting fat from a donor area using gentle liposuction techniques. The fat is purified to remove impurities, ensuring only healthy, viable fat cells are used for transfer. Dr. Yoo then strategically injects the fat into areas needing rejuvenation, such as the cheeks, temples, under-eye hollows, or nasolabial folds. The entire process takes about 2–3 hours, with care taken at every step to achieve natural-looking results.
Fat transfer is an excellent method for addressing several common concerns:
The fat grafting method can be used to enhance several areas of the face, including:
By using your body’s own fat, facial fat transfer achieves seamless integration and a soft appearance for impeccably natural-looking results.
Unlike synthetic fillers, transferred fat becomes a permanent part of your facial structure. Fat cells also contain growth factors that enhance skin texture and elasticity for a radiant look. Using your own fat cells has the added benefit of reducing the likelihood of allergic reactions or rejection. Fat grafting provides comprehensive rejuvenation, addressing both volume loss and skin quality for holistic results.
Facial fat transfer is ideal for individuals looking to restore lost volume, smooth wrinkles, and improve facial contours using a natural technique.
Suitable candidates have good overall health, realistic expectations, and adequate fat available for harvesting. This procedure is an excellent option for those seeking a long-lasting alternative to dermal fillers. During your consultation, Dr. Yoo will assess your facial anatomy, medical history, and goals to determine if this treatment is right for you.
Recovery from facial fat transfer typically takes about 1–2 weeks. Patients may experience mild swelling and bruising in both the donor and treatment areas, which subside within days.
Dr. Yoo provides detailed aftercare instructions to ensure optimal results, including keeping the head elevated and avoiding strenuous activities. You’ll notice improvements as swelling diminishes, with final results becoming apparent after a few weeks.
Facial fat transfer creates long-lasting results that restore youthful volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. Patients often notice improved skin quality, with a more radiant and refreshed appearance. Unlike synthetic fillers, the transferred fat becomes a permanent part of your facial structure, offering natural-looking rejuvenation that lasts for years.
The results of fat transfer are long-lasting, as the transferred fat integrates with your facial tissues, becoming a permanent enhancement.
Facial fat transfer is performed under local or general anesthesia, ensuring a comfortable experience during the procedure. Dr. Yoo will discuss anesthesia options with you during your consultation.
The amount of fat needed depends on your treatment goals and the areas being addressed, which Dr. Yoo will discuss during your consultation.
Risks are minimal but may include swelling, bruising, or uneven fat absorption. Dr. Yoo’s expertise minimizes these risks.
You’ll notice initial improvements as swelling subsides, with final results becoming visible within a few weeks.
Yes, because the procedure uses your own fat, it eliminates any risk of allergic reactions or tissue rejection.
Significant weight changes can affect the transferred fat, so maintaining a stable weight is recommended for optimal results.
While fat grafting addresses volume loss and skin quality, additional treatments may be needed for concerns like sagging skin.
Dr. Yoo will provide detailed pre-operative instructions, including guidelines on medications, diet, and lifestyle habits to ensure the best outcome.
