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 just temporary.* 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. Harish Ghildiayl 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.

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.

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.