Facial Fat Grafting
What Is Facial Fat Grafting?
Facial fat grafting, also known as facial fat transfer, is a procedure that restores youthful volume to the face using your own natural tissue. Small amounts of fat are gently harvested with liposuction from areas such as the abdomen or flanks, carefully processed, and then strategically placed into targeted facial areas to recreate soft, natural contours. Common treatment areas include the cheeks, midface, temples, under-eye region, jawline, and around the mouth.
Because facial aging is often a combination of tissue descent and volume loss, facial fat grafting is frequently used as part of a comprehensive facial rejuvenation plan. It can be performed as a standalone procedure in select patients, but it is also commonly combined with surgeries that reposition facial tissues, such as facelift and neck rejuvenation, to achieve a balanced, natural-looking result.
What Are the Benefits of Facial Fat Grafting?
Facial fat grafting offers a refined, natural approach to volume restoration that is customized to your anatomy. Benefits may include:
Restoration of youthful fullness in areas that have become hollow or flattened over time
Smoother facial transitions, such as the cheek and under-eye region, for a more rested appearance
Natural-looking volume using your own tissue rather than synthetic fillers
Long-lasting improvement, recognizing that some transferred fat does not survive
The ability to enhance overall facial balance when performed alongside facial rejuvenation procedures
When done thoughtfully and conservatively, fat grafting adds softness and harmony without creating an overfilled look.
Who Are Candidates for Facial Fat Grafting?
You may be a good candidate for facial fat grafting if you want natural volume restoration and have areas of facial hollowing or deflation that contribute to a tired or aged appearance. Ideal candidates often:
Notice volume loss in the cheeks, temples, under-eye region, or around the mouth
Prefer a natural option using their own tissue rather than repeated filler treatments
Are in good overall health and have enough donor fat for a small harvest
Want to enhance facial rejuvenation results when combining procedures, such as lower face and neck rejuvenation, with volume restoration
During your consultation, Dr. Cheng will evaluate your facial anatomy, skin quality, and patterns of aging to determine whether fat grafting should be performed alone or incorporated into a broader facial rejuvenation plan for the most refined, natural result.
