Facial Fat Grafting
Facial Fat Grafting at Mountain West Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa
Over time, facial skin can lose its youthful fullness, leading to hollow cheeks, sunken eyes, and deepening lines. Facial fat grafting addresses these concerns by naturally restoring volume using your own fat, resulting in smooth, youthful contours.
At Mountain West Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa, our board-certified plastic surgeons offer an experience that cannot be found within hundreds of miles: treatments delivered with expertise and personalized care in our state-of-the-art facility. Schedule your consultation to discover how you can rejuvenate your appearance authentically and confidently.
Facial fat grafting, also known as fat transfer or fat injections, involves harvesting fat from areas like the abdomen or thighs and transferring it to the face to restore lost volume and smooth wrinkles. This procedure rejuvenates your appearance naturally and subtly, enhancing your facial contours with your body's own tissue and reducing the risk of allergic reactions or rejection.
Facial fat grafting is performed under local anesthesia or sedation for your comfort. The process begins with gentle liposuction to collect fat from areas with excess, typically the abdomen or thighs.
The harvested fat is then purified and precisely injected into targeted facial areas like hollow cheeks, nasolabial folds, sunken under-eye areas, thinning lips, or facial wrinkles. The entire procedure usually takes one to two hours, with patients experiencing minimal discomfort. Patients return home the same day with simple aftercare instructions and follow-up appointments scheduled.
Facial fat grafting effectively treats age-related volume loss, including common concerns like:
By replenishing lost volume, this procedure restores a vibrant and youthful appearance without the need for synthetic fillers or invasive surgery.
Facial fat grafting provides multiple rejuvenating benefits, including smoother skin texture, softened facial lines, enhanced cheekbones, and naturally fuller lips. Because the treatment uses your body's own fat, it offers exceptionally natural-looking results that blend seamlessly with your existing facial features. The outcomes are long-lasting, often remaining stable for several years or even longer.
Good candidates for facial fat grafting are individuals noticing facial volume loss due to aging, weight loss, or genetics. Ideal candidates are in generally good health and have realistic expectations for the procedure, recovery, and results.
Those with insufficient body fat for harvesting or certain medical conditions might not be suitable candidates. During your personalized consultation, our surgeons will assess your candidacy and develop a tailored treatment plan.
Recovery from facial fat grafting is generally straightforward.
Mild swelling or bruising in the donor and treatment areas are expected initially but typically resolve within about a week. Most patients can resume daily activities shortly after the procedure. Your surgeon will provide detailed aftercare instructions to ensure optimal healing and the best possible outcome.
Patients typically notice immediate improvements in facial volume and contours following the procedure, with full results becoming visible as swelling subsides. Results from facial fat grafting are long-lasting, giving you ongoing confidence in your refreshed appearance.
Mountain West Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa provides the unmatched expertise of board-certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Michael Hromadka and Dr. Michelle Spring, who bring over 35 years of combined experience. Our luxurious, Quad A-certified surgery center offers a supportive environment where patient care and comfort are prioritized. Our dedication to natural-looking, sophisticated results uniquely positions us as the trusted choice for facial fat grafting in Montana.
Facial fat grafting can improve volume in the cheeks, lips, under-eye areas, temples, and nasolabial folds, providing comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
While results vary, many patients experience lasting improvements for several years or more, with some fat cells permanently integrating into the treated areas.
Facial fat grafting is safe when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon in a certified surgical facility like Mountain West Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa.
Scarring is minimal because fat harvesting and injection involve small, discreet incisions that heal quickly and typically fade significantly.
Yes, facial fat grafting can complement other facial rejuvenation procedures, such as facelifts, eyelid surgery, and non-surgical treatments.
Significant weight fluctuations can affect results; maintaining a stable weight helps preserve your enhanced facial contours.
Dermal fillers offer temporary volume restoration as an alternative, though results last a shorter duration compared to fat grafting.
Initial results are visible immediately, but final outcomes become fully apparent within a few weeks once swelling diminishes.
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