Looking Younger with Fat Transfer to the Face

Facial fat transfer procedures are gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional anti-aging treatments. With long-lasting results, fat grafting offers advantages that dermal fillers alone cannot achieve, such as quicker recovery times and scar-free outcomes.

As we age, the fat pads in our faces naturally shrink, leading to a loss of hydration, elasticity, and the soft cushioning that provides youthful contours. . Starting in their 30s or 40s, many people notice hollowing under the eyes, along with flatter, thinner cheeks, and lips.

Fat transfer surgery addresses these changes by using your own fat, harvested from areas where you have excess. The fat is skillfully reintroduced into targeted areas, restoring youthful, natural-looking contours that feel as good as they look. Below are some facial areas that can be improved with a fat transfer procedure.

Cheeks

The midface often loses volume, appearing flattened or sagging with age. Fat grafting sometimes combined with dermal fillers restores long-lasting volume to the cheeks and jawling while providing a subtle lifting effect. For those seeking a full-face rejuvenation, contouring the cheeks  serves as a foundation for achieving remarkable "soft lift" results.

Temples

Sunken temples are a common sign of aging, giving the upper face a hollowed, gaunt appearance. Fat grafting to this area restores fullness, creating a softer and more youthful look.

Under-Eye Hollows

The under-eye area, or tear trough, is a frequent focus of fat transfer procedures. Over time, the supportive tissue around the eyes weakens, and fat pads may shift or shrink, resulting in hollowing and shadows that no concealer can hide. Fat transfer smooths the transition between the cheek and eyelid, brightening the face and restoring a refreshed appearance.

Facial fat transfer is a minimally invasive procedure that offers patients a natural solution to restore facial volume and achieve youthful contours. By using your body’s own fat, this approach delivers results that look and feel natural, while boosting confidence and enhancing overall facial harmony.