Facial Fat Grafting
The signs of aging are inevitable and facial aging usually comes with the loss of volume in cheeks, temples, sunken tear trough, and deepening of wrinkles and nasolabial folds.
Facial fat grafting, also known as fat transfer or facial fat rejuvenation, can be a excellent option other than injectable fillers such as hyaluronic acid. Facial fat grafting is a procedure to restore and enhance the desired areas of the face using patient’s own body fat. In addition to correcting hollows and lines, autologous fat can achieve natural and long lasting results without risks of tissue rejection, allergy and potential transmitted infections.
Common Treatment Areas for Facial Fat Grafting
Common Donor Sites for Facial Fat Grafting

Common donor sites for fat grafting:
|Abdomen |Lower back
|Buttocks |Outer thigh
Consultations with a board-certified plastic surgeon is advised to evaluate your candidacy for fat grafting transfer.
Patients often wish to utilize the upper arms as the donor site for a more defined arm contour, however, upper arm may not be ideal due to 5-10% of reduced fat viability and skin laxity. Therefore, thighs, abdomen, and buttocks are usually recommended as donor sites.
Comparison of autologous fat grafting and injectable fillers
Autologous fat grafting
Injectable Fillers(Hyaluronic Acid)
Anesthesia
IV sedation anesthesia
Local anesthesia
Procedure Time
45 - 60 minutes
30 minutes
Wound size
Needle size
Needle size
Recovery time
5 - 7 days
None
Fat absorption rate
50%
100%
Long term results
Long lasting after fat survival
1 - 2 years
Before and After
Facial fat grafting. Individual results may vary.
Facial fat grafting. Individual results may vary.
Facial fat grafting. Individual results may vary.
Facial fat grafting. Individual results may vary.
Facial fat grafting. Individual results may vary.
Facial fat grafting. Individual results may vary.
Facial fat grafting. Individual results may vary.
Facial fat grafting. Individual results may vary.
Facial fat grafting. Individual results may vary.
Facial fat grafting. Individual results may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions for Facial Fat Grafting