Fat Transfers are Long-Lasting, but Not Forever Even though the effects of facial fat transfer are only semi-permanent, they still last for a long time. Many patients report that their facial fat transfer results last several years; some even say they have maintained their results for over five years.
Although a fat transfer is a fantastic procedure for all age groups, it benefits older people the most. Fat grafting resolves common signs of aging, like fine lines, furrows, wrinkles, marionette lines, and other natural flaws.
A small amount of fat is extracted, purified, and injected into the face. This transplanted fat will integrate with the facial tissues and provide long-lasting volume and shape to the face. Fat tends to last longer than fillers, making fat grafting a more permanent solution than hyaluronic acid fillers.
Can Fat Transfer Migrate? No, once injected, the fat cells stay in the same place and either connect to the blood supply in the area or get removed through the body's absorption process.
Immediately after your surgery, you may notice that your face looks fuller than you'd expected. This is a normal and temporary part of having a facial fat transfer.
Microfat transfer offers long-lasting results and a more natural appearance compared to synthetic fillers, as the transferred fat integrates seamlessly with existing tissue.
Generally speaking, fat grafting is ideal for men and women of all ages. In fact, people from 18-70 years old may benefit from fat transfer therapies. You are a good candidate if you're in good health, are a non-smoker and do not suffer from medical conditions that may limit your ability to properly heal.
Dermal Fillers
They're a common choice if you're not into facial fat transfer. These injectable substances, like hyaluronic acid, collagen, or synthetics, work their magic. They give you a temporary boost in volume and reduce wrinkles. Quick results and minimal downtime are some of the main advantages.
The total cost of facial fat grafting, including both the liposuction and fat transfer components of the procedure, typically falls in the $3,000 to $7,500 range at our practice.
ACTIVITY AFTER FAT TRANSFER TREATMENT
Avoid bending, lifting, or straining for one to two weeks. Be extremely careful if wearing any “pull-over the head” clothing. Exercise: Light physical activity may be resumed 2-3 weeks after surgery. Remember to start easy and build back up to your previous exercise levels.
Truth: While fat transfer offers a natural enhancement, it typically increases breast size by only one cup at most. Unlike implants, which provide a more dramatic change, fat transfer is best for subtle, natural-looking volume enhancement. If you're seeking a significant size boost, implants may be the better option.
Fat transfer rate depends heavily on good surgical technique
These vary from 30% to 83% in the facial area. This fat tissue will successfully develop a blood supply in its new location and will then remain, while the rest of the fat tissue will be reabsorbed by the body within the first few weeks.
While a facelift can address skin laxity and contour the jawline, fat grafting enhances the overall outcome by plumping areas that have hollowed over time, often including the cheeks and under-eye areas.
Fat transfer is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure. It uses your fat to enhance your lips, breasts, butt or other body parts. Fat transfer can provide a plumper, more youthful look and repair scars. Plastic surgeons also perform fat transfer for reconstructive surgery.
The fatty cells introduced to the facial area during facial fat grafting are subject to the same biological processes as all fat cells, so they will disappear with significant weight loss.
What could go wrong. A surgical fat transfer is generally a safe procedure, but it can occasionally result in: a collection of blood underneath the skin (haematoma) death of fat tissue (fat necrosis)
Fat transfer works best when it is used to restore youthful facial contours, not create new ones. Facial implants can affect facial balance and create significant improvement in the overall aesthetics of the face.
If your primary concern is a loss of volume in the face, facial fat grafting may be the better choice over facial fillers, especially if the loss volume is in the cheeks, around the eyes, or jawline area. Fat grafting has been shown to last longer than fillers.
A BMI between 25-30 is ideal for procedures that require harvesting fat from one part of the body to enhance another. These include Breast Fat Grafting and Brazilian Butt Lift.
There are limits to how much fat can be grafted at one time so multiple procedures are usually needed – two on average -- to get the results you seek. It can take up to six months or more to achieve your final shape.
The primary cause of a fat face is excess fat in the buccal fat pads. Why is my face fat but not my body? You may have a genetic pre-disposition to chubby cheeks even though you have a slim body. Also, some people are born with thicker buccal fat pads in their cheeks while the rest of their bodies are slim.
Fat Transfer - Associated Costs
Be sure to ask your surgeon what the approximate cost will be for your specific fat transfer surgery during your consultation. The average cost for a fat transfer is $2,085*. *The above statistic comes from the 2021 Aesthetic Plastic Surgery National Databank Statistics.
Despite the potential benefits, some patients experience buccal fat removal regret. Understanding these causes can help individuals make more informed decisions about the procedure. Overcorrection: Removing too much fat can lead to an excessively gaunt appearance, particularly as the patient ages.