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As we age, we begin to lose volume in our face. Facial restoration can make one look years younger.* This can be done either with fillers or facial fat grafting. With facial fat grafting, your own fat cells are harvested and then placed into your face to restore any lost volume.* The main advantage of facial fat grafting is that the results last longer, unlike those from fillers, which are temporary.* This advanced technique is offered at Sieber Plastic Surgery.
Furthermore, since you are using your own fat cells, there’s minimal risk of an adverse reaction.*
Many patients who don’t like the idea of putting something foreign into their body embrace facial fat grafting for exactly this reason. Dr. David Sieber has had thorough training in facial anatomy so he knows where and how much volume is needed to give your face a natural looking, youthful contour.* Facial fat grafting may be performed alone or as part of a facelift.
Facial fat transfer is a cosmetic procedure that uses your body’s own fat to restore volume and smooth out wrinkles in the face. Fat is gently harvested from areas like the abdomen or thighs, purified, and then carefully injected into areas such as the cheeks, under-eyes, or jawline for a natural, youthful look.
The first step with facial fat grafting is to liposuction fat cells from a donor site, typically your inner and/or outer thighs and stomach. These harvested fat cells are then transplanted back into the depleted areas of your face using very fine needles. The result is a plumper, more youthful-looking face.*
As with any major surgery, all medications and supplements which cause an increased risk of bleeding should be stopped 2 weeks prior to surgery. Please see our list of medications and supplements to avoid. As always, make sure to check with your doctor before stopping any medications.
Right after surgery, you will experience a moderate amount of swelling and bruising, but this will begin to subside within 48-72 hours. Patients typically require 1 week off of work for recovery.
Because facial fat grafting is a less invasive type of surgery, you’ll be able to return to normal activities more quickly than you would with a more invasive procedure like a facelift.* You should take it easy for the first week after surgery, but Dr. Sieber wants you up and walking multiple times a day. After 2 weeks, you may resume more rigorous exercise and by 4 weeks, you will be released for full activity.
You will notice your results immediately after your facial fat grafting procedure. However, you may experience mild swelling for a few weeks after surgery. This should be totally resolved within 6-8 weeks after surgery.
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Focusing on cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body, San Francisco Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Sieber is a board-certified plastic surgeons in the San Francisco Bay Area with specialized fellowship training in cosmetic surgery. He has completed further training in the latest non-surgical procedures including dermal fillers, botulinum toxins, and laser skin rejuvenation.
The cost of a facial fat transfer can vary depending on several factors, including the complexity of the procedure, the areas being treated, and the surgeon’s expertise. Since it involves both liposuction and fat grafting, it is typically more involved than other injectable treatments. During your consultation, Dr. Sieber will evaluate your goals and provide a personalized treatment plan, along with a detailed breakdown of what’s included in the overall cost.
Typically, 50-75% of the fat injected will survive.* Depending on how much volume you need restored, some patients may require multiple fat grafting sessions to completely restore a more youthful contour to the face.
Facial fat grafting results in complete volume restoration while fillers are only temporary*. Although there is initially more downtime associated with facial fat grafting, it doesn’t have to be repeated every few months as is done with filler*.
To find out more about a facial fat transfer surgery with San Francisco Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Sieber, call us today at 415-915-9000.
*Disclaimer: Results may vary from person to person. Editorial content, before and after images, and patient testimonials do not constitute a guarantee of specific results.
