Facial Fat Grafting
Transfer of the patient's own fat to restore or add volume in selected facial areas.
- Region
- Whole face
- Anaesthesia
- Local with sedation or general
- Theatre time
- 2–4 hours
- Downtime
- 1–2 weeks
Overview
Fat is harvested by liposuction, processed, and injected in small parcels into the midface, temples, tear troughs, or jawline. A variable percentage of the graft survives, so slight over-correction and occasional touch-ups are typical.
What it changes
- Soft-tissue volume
- Contour transitions and shadows
- Skin quality in grafted areas
Common goals
Candidates
General factors a surgeon may consider. Only a qualified surgeon can assess whether you are a candidate.
- General physical health suitable for the anaesthetic required
- Realistic, clearly articulated aesthetic or functional goals
- Stable anatomy appropriate for the technique proposed
- Non-smoking or willingness to stop for the surgeon's required window
Surgical approach
- 01Liposuction harvest from abdomen or thigh
- 02Centrifugation or filtration
- 03Microdroplet injection in multiple planes
Recovery timeline
- Day 1
Immediate post-operative period. Swelling begins, dressings or splints may be in place, supervised rest.
- Week 1
Peak swelling and bruising. Limited activity, soft diet where relevant, first follow-up visit.
- Week 2
Bruising fades. Many people feel socially presentable, light activity resumes.
- Week 4
Most acute swelling resolves. Gradual return to exercise as cleared by the surgeon.
- Month 3
Contours become clearer. Residual swelling continues to settle.
- Month 6
Result is largely representative of the final outcome.
- Month 12+
Final refinement, scar maturation, and revision assessment if needed.
Risks & complications
Limitations
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