Fat Grafting for Facial Rejuvenation
Fat grafting, also known as fat transfer or fat injections, is a natural and effective way to restore lost volume in the face, creating a more youthful and refreshed appearance. It’s an excellent option for those considering plastic surgery to enhance their confidence and achieve their aesthetic goals.
Why Choose Fat Grafting?
At Barr Aesthetics, our years of training and experience have shown us that using one’s own fat to restore lost volume is an excellent method to bring back softer and more youthful contours to the face. Our methods are based on microdroplet techniques that achieve smooth, long-lasting contours, with minimal downtime.
Here are some key reasons to choose fat grafting over other volume restoration options:
- Natural Results: Since fat grafting uses your body’s own fat, it can provide the most natural-looking results.
- Hypoallergenic: Since you’re not injecting any synthetic material under the skin, there is usually less risk of an allergic reaction when patients undergo fat grafting.
- Long-lasting: Unlike temporary fillers, fat grafting can provide long-term volume restoration as the transferred fat cells integrate with your existing tissues.
- Dual Benefits: It removes unwanted fat from one area of your body (like the abdomen or thighs) and uses it to enhance your facial features.
- Minimal Downtime: Fat grafting typically requires little downtime and has a relatively short recovery time period.
Let’s discuss what you should expect should you choose to have fat grafting performed at Barr Aesthetics.
When is Fat Grafting a Good Choice?
Fat grafting is ideal for addressing the following cosmetic concerns:
- Hollow cheeks or temples
- Deep wrinkles and folds (nasolabial folds, marionette lines)
- Thin lips
- Loss of volume in the midface or lower face
- Contour irregularities
If there’s any question as to whether or not fat grafting will remedy the loss of volume you’re experiencing, meet with one of our aesthetic experts to discuss.
Ideal Candidates for Fat Grafting
The best candidates for fat grafting are individuals in good overall health who have realistic expectations and sufficient donor fat in other areas of their body.
To see if fat grafting is the best choice for you, schedule a consultation with Barr today. We’ll be sure to review your medical history, examine your facial structure, and go over your expectations.
The Fat Grafting Process
Curious how the procedure is conducted at Barr Aesthetics? Fat grafting is a multi-step process that requires finesse and precision. Both are attributes you’ll find from our trained professionals, including Dr. Lucy Barr.
Here’s a look at what fat grafting entails:
- Liposuction: Fat is gently removed from a donor site using liposuction.
- Fat Processing: The harvested fat is processed to purify and concentrate healthy fat cells.
- Injection: The purified fat is carefully injected into the targeted areas of the face using specialized techniques.
How to Prepare for Your Fat Grafting Procedure
Once it’s been determined that fat grafting is right for you, Dr. Barr will provide detailed pre-operative instructions, which may include:
- Avoiding certain medications (blood thinners)
- Quitting smoking
- Maintaining a stable weight
Fat grafting is an outpatient procedure, but it’s helpful to have a ride home with someone afterward. Hydration before and after the procedure will be helpful in your recovery. It is usually a minimally painful procedure, but if you worry about how you’ll handle it, feel free to ask questions about how we prepare the site(s) for liposuction and grafting injection. Individual procedures may vary slightly based on pain tolerance and/or allergy to any medications.
As with any procedure at Barr, we will discuss all your options at length to ensure you feel educated and empowered to make decisions.
What to Expect After Your Fat Grafting Procedure
You can expect some swelling and bruising after the procedure, which typically subsides within a few weeks. Cold compresses will help reduce swelling and discomfort. Most patients can return to their normal activities within a week or two.
The full results of your fat grafting procedure may not be visible for up to six weeks post-op. It’s common for the fat cells to need time to settle into the injection site.
Other symptoms you may experience after fat grafting:
- Temporary numbness
- Scars
