What is Facial Fat Grafting?
Fat transfer, also known as fat grafting, is a procedure that involves harvesting fat from one part of the body and injecting it into another. Facial fat grafting has been used over the last several decades to naturally restore volume in the face. In our practice, Dr. Best harvests fat from the thighs or the abdomen for transfer into the face.
Facial fat grafting is often combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures such as facelifts, neck lifts, and blepharoplasties for a global enhancement.
What Concerns Can Fat Grafting Address?
- Periorbital hallowing
- Temporal hollowing
- Midface flattening
- Sunken cheeks
- Deep nasolabial folds
- Marionette lines
- Depressed facial scars
What is the Recovery from Fat Grafting?
Results from fat grafting are apparent immediately. The results are longer lasting than dermal fillers, lasting for many years.
Most patients experience swelling and minor bruising in the treatment area immediately after a facial fat grafting procedure that slowly resolves over time. Most patients go back to work and resume social activities after 1-2 weeks.
To learn more about expert fat transfer surgery in Ottawa, contact Dr. Best’s office