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Fat Grafting to Face

Restore youthful volume and contour with facial fat grafting—a natural, long-lasting solution that uses your own fat to rejuvenate the face.

Fat Grafting to Face
Fat Grafting to Face

What is Fat Grafting to Face?

Facial fat grafting is a cosmetic procedure that restores lost facial volume using fat harvested from another area of your body. Fat is typically removed via gentle liposuction from areas such as the abdomen, flanks, or inner thighs, then processed into different consistencies (like micro-fat or nano-fat) depending on your aesthetic goals.

The refined fat is then carefully injected into targeted areas of the face, such as the temples, forehead, brows, tear troughs, cheeks, under-eyes, lips, chin, and earlobes. This technique softens wrinkles, improves hollow or deflated areas, enhances natural contours, and promotes a refreshed appearance.

Because the fat comes from your own body, it’s considered a more natural alternative to synthetic fillers—and the results are typically longer-lasting.

What you need to know

Every procedure and treatment we offer is thoughtfully designed to meet your unique goals, lifestyle, and anatomy. Below, you’ll find key details about what to expect—from how the procedure works to recovery guidance and ideal candidacy—so you can feel informed, confident, and empowered at every step of your journey.

Overview of the Treatment
Benefits of Fat Grafting to Face
Ideal candidates for Fat Grafting to Face
A woman smiling with radiant, smooth skin after facial fat grafting, highlighting youthful facial contours and volume restoration.

An overview of the procedure

Preparing for Surgery
The Surgical Procedure
Recovering from Surgery
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Preparing for Facial Fat Grafting

At your consultation, Dr. Victoria Aimé will evaluate your facial anatomy, discuss your goals, and determine the best donor site for fat harvesting. Facial fat grafting is commonly performed in-office with local anesthesia and can also be combined with other procedures such as blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) or a facelift.

You’ll discuss options and determine whether a staged or combined approach best fits your needs. Dr. Aimé will review preoperative instructions, which may include stopping certain medications or supplements that increase bleeding risk. If you smoke or use any nicotine-containing products, you must stop at least 6 weeks before and after surgery to ensure optimal fat graft survival and healing.

Photographs of your face and donor areas will be taken before the procedure as part of your treatment planning.

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Facial Fat Grafting Procedure

The surgery begins with gentle liposuction to harvest fat from predetermined donor areas such as the tummy, love handles, or thighs. Using a cannula, fat is removed, filtered, and purified to isolate healthy fat cells.

Dr. Aimé then injects small amounts of fat into precise facial areas using a fine cannula. Layering the fat across different tissue planes allows for natural-looking fullness, smoother contours, and long-term integration. The entire process is designed to produce subtle but meaningful facial rejuvenation.

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Recovering from Facial Fat Grafting

Swelling and bruising are common after facial fat grafting, particularly around the eyes and cheeks. Keeping your head elevated while sleeping can help reduce swelling. Soreness at the liposuction donor site is typically mild and manageable with over-the-counter or prescribed medications.

Most patients feel comfortable returning to work within several days. Daily activities can usually be resumed within 1–2 days, and moderate exercise can be reintroduced after 2 weeks as well.

Wearing sunglasses or non-corrective lenses can help camouflage any residual swelling, while concealer makeup may be used once cleared by Dr. Aimé. Full results typically become visible between 3–6 months, once the swelling subsides and the transferred fat stabilizes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve gathered answers to some of the most common questions our patients ask about this procedure. Whether you’re just starting your research or preparing for surgery, this section is here to help you feel informed and confident every step of the way.

Where is fat usually taken from?
How long does facial grafting last?
Can I have facial fat grafting more than once?

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