Facial Fat Grafting Beverly Hills

Name: Facial Fat Grafting
Brand: PERK Plastic Surgery
Rating: 5 (217 reviews)

Facial fat grafting may also be called fat transfer or fat facial rejuvenation. By removing excess fat from one body site and injecting it into the face, you can achieve a more youthful appearance and correct issues such as scarring. Fat grafting has been shown in multiple clinical studies to not only restore volume but rejuvenate the overlying skin.

How does facial fat grafting work?

As we age, our faces naturally lose volume over time. This is the reason why fillers have become one of the most popular noninvasive facial rejuvenation techniques in the last decade. The goal of filler is to restore facial fat loss. Fat grafting to the face in Beverly Hills, also known as facial fat transfer, naturally restores the appearance of youth on your face by replacing what was lost.

The process starts with gently removing fat from a part of your body that you’re unhappy with. The fat is processed removing any unwanted fluids and blood. The processed fat, along with its growth factors and stem cells, are injected into areas of the face that show aging. Fat grafting to the face does not give you a fat face––it restores the volume you have already lost.

Facial fat grafting is most commonly used in the:

Temples
Deep malar fat pads
Lateral cheek
Prejowl area
Nasolabial folds
Under-eye areas

Facial fat grafting can be combined with other facial-rejuvenating procedures, such as a facelift or an eyelid lift in Beverly Hills.

Facial Fat Grafting Before & After

Both of these patients had a facelift and facial fat grafting. You can see the effect of the fat grafting on the overall aesthetic of the face. The fat grafting restored volume and the skin looks brighter from the rejuvenating growth factors of the fat.

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woman looking at camera with a soft smile

What are the benefits of facial fat grafting?

One of the most significant benefits of facial fat grafting is how natural the results look. Additionally, because this method transfers fat from one part of your body to another, there is minimal risk of your body rejecting the fat as a foreign substance.

Some of the other many benefits of this method include:

Rejuvenate the overlying skin with the growth factors and stem cells derived from your own fat
Natural appearance
Minimal downtime
Recycling and reusing your own fat
Long-lasting results that are relatively permanent

Am I a Candidate for Facial Fat Grafting?

During your initial consultation, we will determine if you are a good candidate for facial fat grafting in Beverly Hills by considering the following factors:

If you are in good general health
Whether you have enough fat to transfer from another part of your body
Assess areas of volume loss on your face
Your expectations concerning results
Your commitment to maintaining healthy lifestyle choices

Among the places that we can harvest fat from include:

Thighs
Abdomen
Sides

Facial fat grafting may not be a good treatment for you if you suffer from certain blood diseases that require you to take anti-clotting or antiplatelet medications.

Why should I choose PERK for facial fat grafting?

A study published in the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery journal notes the value of choosing an MD for your facial fat injections. The more training a provider has, the better equipped they are to administer these treatments. Selecting a board-certified plastic surgeon will confirm that your injector is well-trained in facial anatomy, which is another reason many have specifically chosen PERK and Dr. Lee for their facial fat grafting procedure in Beverly Hills.

Dr. Lee starred in E! Entertainment's Dr. 90210 TV show, where she was the only surgeon performing facial procedures such as noninvasive facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, and facelift. Her unique fusion of artistry, scientific training, and aesthetic drive makes Dr. Lee the best choice for facial fat grafting.

What Results Can I Expect From Facial Fat Transfer?

The results of facial fat grafting are apparent immediately and can last a lifetime once the fat takes. Maintaining good overall health, as well as good skin quality by applying the appropriate cosmetic products and treatments, will improve your procedure results and longevity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Facial Fat Grafting

How is facial fat grafting different from dermal fillers?

Facial fat grafting uses your own fat to restore volume, while dermal fillers use injectable products designed to mimic volume loss. Fat grafting also delivers growth factors and stem cells from your own fat. Explore other options under facial rejuvenation.

Will all of the transferred fat survive permanently?

Not all transferred fat survives the healing process, which is why surgical planning accounts for some natural absorption.

How long does swelling last after facial fat grafting?

Initial swelling improves within the first few weeks, though subtle refinement continues as the transferred fat settles. Review PERK's facial post-surgery instructions for aftercare guidance.

Can facial fat grafting be repeated?

Yes. Some patients choose additional fat grafting treatments to further refine or maintain their results over time.

Will facial fat grafting make my face look overfilled?

The goal is to restore youthful volume in a balanced, natural-looking way rather than create excessive fullness. See examples in the facial fat grafting before and after gallery.

Can facial fat grafting help improve acne scars?

In some cases, fat grafting may help soften the appearance of certain scars while improving surrounding skin quality. Patients concerned about skin texture can also explore fractional CO2 laser resurfacing.

Is facial fat grafting considered minimally invasive?

Facial fat grafting is less invasive than many surgical facial procedures, such as a facelift, though it still involves both fat harvesting and injection.

Where on the face is facial fat grafting used?

Facial fat grafting is most commonly used in the temples, deep malar fat pads, lateral cheeks, prejowl area, nasolabial folds, and under-eye areas. These are the areas where the face typically loses volume with age. Dr. Michelle Lee places fat to restore the volume you have already lost rather than create fullness.

Can facial fat grafting be combined with a facelift?

Yes. Facial fat grafting is often combined with a facelift, including a deep plane facelift or mini facelift, as well as eyelid surgery. In the patient results on this page, fat grafting restored volume alongside a facelift and brightened the overlying skin.

Am I a candidate for facial fat grafting, and where is the fat taken from?

Good candidates are in good general health, have areas of facial volume loss, and have enough fat to transfer from another body site. Fat is commonly harvested from the thighs, abdomen, or sides. Patients who take anti-clotting or antiplatelet medications for certain blood diseases may not be good candidates. Dr. Lee confirms candidacy during your consultation.

Why choose a board-certified plastic surgeon for facial fat grafting?

A board-certified plastic surgeon has in-depth training in facial anatomy, which matters when placing fat in precise areas. According to a study in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, a provider's level of training affects how well facial fat injections are administered. Dr. Michelle Lee is board-certified and performs facial fat grafting in Beverly Hills at PERK Plastic Surgery.

How long do facial fat grafting results last?

Facial fat grafting results are apparent immediately and can last a lifetime once the fat takes. Good overall health and good skin quality improve both the results and their longevity. Patients planning for long-term results can explore Dr. Lee's approach to facial longevity.

Facial Fat Grafting Beverly Hills

How does facial fat grafting work?

Facial Fat Grafting Before & After

What are the benefits of facial fat grafting?

Am I a Candidate for Facial Fat Grafting?

Why should I choose PERK for facial fat grafting?

What Results Can I Expect From Facial Fat Transfer?

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Frequently Asked Questions About Facial Fat Grafting

How is facial fat grafting different from dermal fillers?

Will all of the transferred fat survive permanently?

How long does swelling last after facial fat grafting?

Can facial fat grafting be repeated?

Will facial fat grafting make my face look overfilled?

Can facial fat grafting help improve acne scars?

Is facial fat grafting considered minimally invasive?

Where on the face is facial fat grafting used?

Can facial fat grafting be combined with a facelift?

Am I a candidate for facial fat grafting, and where is the fat taken from?

Why choose a board-certified plastic surgeon for facial fat grafting?

How long do facial fat grafting results last?

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