Facial Fat Grafting
A Natural Approach to Facial Rejuvenation
Conveniently located to serve the areas of Santa Rosa and Sonoma County, CA
Nowadays, there are many procedures that refresh the fullness and contours of your face; however, autologous fat transfer to the face is rising in popularity since it provides natural-looking improvements and long-lasting benefits for the skin.
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Facial Fat Transfer Before & Afters
Facial Fat Grafting at a Glance
- Procedure: Uses your own fat to restore volume and contour to the face
- Benefits: Natural-looking results, dual-site improvement (donor and recipient areas)
- Downtime: Typically 1-2 weeks for initial recovery; full results visible in 3-6 months
- Duration: Results can last several years, with some fat remaining permanently
- Candidacy: Ideal for adults with facial volume loss and available donor fat sites
About Facial Fat Grafting
What is facial fat grafting?
Lost volume, frequently caused by aging, is most prominent in the areas around the eyes, cheeks, and jawline. Autologous fat transfer to the face may be used to diminish some of the more typical signs of aging. It increases volume by smoothing fine lines, wrinkles, and folds on your face using your transferred fatty tissue.
By liposuctioning extra fat from areas of your body, plastic surgeons Dr. Francisco Canales, Dr. Heather Furnas, or Dr. Culbertson can carefully place the purified fat into the desired sections of your face for beautiful, long-lasting results. With autologous fat transfer to the face, you don’t just see a refreshed facial appearance, you smooth the curves of your body. To get more information about autologous fat transfer to the face, contact Plastic Surgery Associates in Sonoma and Marin Counties, California, to arrange a consultation today.
Plump Up the Volume
What are the benefits of facial fat grafting?
At Plastic Surgery Associates, we're committed to helping you achieve natural-looking, beautiful results through facial fat grafting.
NATURAL-LOOKING RESULT
- Uses your own tissue for a more authentic enhancement
- Avoids the risk of allergic reactions associated with synthetic fillers
LONG-LASTING OUTCOMES
- Results can last several years, with some fat remaining permanently
- Reduces the need for frequent touch-ups compared to temporary fillers
DUAL-SITE IMPROVEMENT
- Enhances facial contours while slimming donor areas like abdomen or thighs
- Provides a "two-in-one" body contouring benefit
VERSATILE APPLICATION
- Can address multiple facial areas in a single procedure
- Allows for precise, customized volume enhancement
REGENERATIVE PROPERTIES
- Fat contains stem cells that may improve skin quality over time
- Can potentially enhance overall facial rejuvenation
MINIMALLY INVASIVE
- Typically performed as an outpatient procedure
- Generally involves less downtime compared to more extensive facial surgeries
COMPLEMENTARY TO OTHER PROCEDURES
- Can be combined with facelifts or other rejuvenation treatments for comprehensive results
- Enhances the outcomes of other facial procedures
How it Works — Surgical Techniques
What is the facial fat grafting procedure like?
Facial fat grafting in Northern California is a two-step process that includes liposuction and injection.
Because only a minimal amount of fat is required, we usually use twilight or local anesthesia. To start, we will use liposuction to extract fat, which may be taken from your abdomen, hips, or flanks. As soon as the fat is removed, it will be processed and then placed in syringes. Dr. Canales, Dr. Furnas, or Dr. Culbertson uses different injection angles and techniques to provide ideal immersion rates into your skin, as well as to create symmetry. According to your plan, fat will be transferred to your lips, cheeks, and/or beneath your eyes to create volume, as well as to correct lines, wrinkles, and facial depressions.
Restore Youthful Contours
What conditions does facial fat grafting address?
Our expert surgeons tailor each procedure to your unique facial structure and aesthetic goals, ensuring an outcome that enhances your inherent beauty and helps you feel confident in your appearance for years to come.Common conditions addressed include:
- Facial volume loss
- Deep wrinkles and folds
- Sunken or hallow cheeks
- Thin lips
- Facial asymmetry
- Acne scars and facial depressions
The Fat of the Matter
Am I an ideal candidate for facial fat grafting?
Learn More About Our Facial Fat Grafting In Northern California. — A fat transfer can help if you want to add volume that looks natural to certain places in your face.
Facial fat grafting in Northern California may improve wrinkles, such as laugh lines, smile lines, and Crow’s feet. Transferred fat may also minimize the visibility of pitted areas and scars. You can even enhance your cheeks and lips for a rejuvenated appearance. With results similar to an injectable wrinkle filler, such as Restylane or Juvéderm, a facial fat transfer is a great treatment if you’d like longer-lasting results. In order to be a candidate for a fat transfer, you need to have enough extra fat to fulfill your goals.
What to Expect — After the Treatment
Facial Fat Grafting Recovery
Following your fat graft in Northern California, your liposuction incisions will be stitched before you’re sent into recovery. Dr. Canales, Dr. Furnas, or Dr. Culbertson will apply wound coverings and watch you until you are able to be taken home by a family member or friend. Prior to your procedure, Dr. Canales, Dr. Furnas, or Dr. Culbertson will let you know what will happen after the procedure and ways you are able to heal faster.
FOLLOW-UP
Follow-up appointments need to be made at our Santa Rosa, California office so we can evaluate your healing and results. Your recovery will be different, depending on the amount of fat that is taken and grafted, but you need to plan to spend a couple of weeks to rest and heal.
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Facial Fat Grafting Results
Right away, you might feel uncomfortable with swelling and bruising at the area(s) that received liposuction along with the transfer site(s). You might see a little improvement immediately; however, it is going to take a few weeks until you can see your final outcomes. A little bit of fat might be reabsorbed, but with appropriate maintenance, your improvements can last for several years.
"The results have been huge for my self-esteem and my self-image. I can now move my body in ways I couldn’t before with the loose skin I had after my weight loss. I love my body now. I love myself. Before I’d wear baggy clothes, and now I wear clothes that fit. For the first time in 20 years, I have a flat stomach. I’m so proud of the results. I do yoga, and my recovery was so easy, nothing like what I was expecting."
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Facial Fat Grafting
Frequently Asked Questions
Your cost for a facial fat graft will include liposuction and will vary, depending on the amount of volume being transferred. Following a complete examination, Dr. Canales, Dr. Furnas, or Dr. Culbertson will decide how much fat is required to achieve your goals and develop a personal plan. After this, they can start to calculate costs, like anesthesia and facility fees. To help make your treatment easier to afford, Plastic Surgery Associates of Santa Rosa takes several payment methods and can help you find low-interest financing.
Both a fat transfer and an injectable wrinkle filler (for example, Restylane and Juvéderm) may correct the visibility of fine lines and static wrinkles while also restoring facial volume. Although wrinkle fillers may create wonderful results, a fat graft to the face usually lasts longer and looks more natural. If you need help deciding how much volume you want and in which areas, Dr. Canales, Dr. Furnas, or Dr. Culbertson might recommend using wrinkle fillers. As soon as you’ve decided what you like, we will schedule a fat graft to your face for long-lasting results.
A fat transfer to the face may be performed with another procedure, like a wrinkle relaxer (BOTOX) or a facial treatment. A fat transfer is also a good way to enhance another cosmetic surgery. A fat graft will increase volume to improve the proportions of your face during a facelift, chin implant, or cheek implants. Talk to Dr. Canales, Dr. Furnas, or Dr. Culbertson in your consultation about your needs and wants so they can develop a plan with nonsurgical and surgical procedures that reach all your aesthetic goals.
The length of time needed for your facial fat graft will depend on the amount of fat being taken, plus the volume required to reach your goals. As soon as your plan is developed in your initial consultation, Dr. Canales, Dr. Furnas, or Dr. Culbertson will discuss what you can expect, like how long it will take. They will take their time to carefully place even layers of fat with advanced techniques so your outcomes are beautiful.
A fat transfer may be used in several areas to increase volume or reduce lines. A fat transfer is great for enhancing the cheeks so that the area looks lifted and fuller without surgery. Additionally, transferred fat may also be used to add volume to your lips. You can also use a fat graft to improve the hollow under eye areas. A fat transfer to your face can also treat scars and wrinkles (for example, marionette lines or brow furrows). Dr. Canales, Dr. Furnas, or Dr. Culbertson will develop your unique treatment plan to focus on your needs and aesthetic goals.
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Regain your youthful facial volume
Fat transfer is a wonderful way to add volume, even out lines, and enhance your gorgeous face. When you wish for a more youthful, bright look with a short recovery, we urge you to find out more about a fat transfer at Plastic Surgery Associates of Santa Rosa and how it can help you meet your aesthetic goals. It’s a great choice for those who want a natural alteration and long-lasting results. Set up your appointment with Dr. Canales, Dr. Furnas, or Dr. Culbertson for this innovative procedure.
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