Your face may lose volume under your eyes or around your cheeks over time. A facial fat injection, also called fat grafting or fat transfer, can help restore that volume and the youthful contours of your face using your body fat. This facial procedure has become increasingly popular as a natural alternative to fillers.
If you are exploring options to improve your facial volume and reduce the visible signs of aging, call our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Sanjay Lalla, to discover how facial fat injections in New Jersey could help produce lasting results.
Facial fat injections are also called autologous fat transfer. During the procedure, we remove fat from another part of your body using liposuction. The fat is purified and then injected into areas of your face to help restore volume.
Typically, fat removal comes from your thighs, abdomen, or flanks and is injected into targeted areas such as your cheeks, temples, under-eye hollows, or along the jawline. This procedure uses fat from your own body, making it autologous and biocompatible, which significantly reduces the risk of an allergic reaction or rejection. Facial fat transfer is a natural approach that helps patients in New Jersey smooth lines and shape their face with subtle, long-lasting results.
An autologous fat transfer has several advantages when compared to traditional dermal fillers. Removing fat from other areas of your body could also help improve your body shape.
The fat removal is permanent, and the transfer of fat cells is long-lasting, so the results tend to last for years, making it a cost-effective option. Your body cannot regenerate fat cells once they are removed from areas like your abdomen or thighs. However, if you gain weight, other fat cells in the area may expand, reducing the benefits of the liposuction.
An autologous fat transfer also does not stop the aging process, so you may continue to lose facial volume over time. However, facial fat injections can result in a softer and more youthful appearance, with natural-looking results, for people in New Jersey. This makes it an ideal choice when you are looking for a gentle and holistic alternative to synthetic fillers.
During your consultation with Dr. Lalla, he will consider several factors to determine if you are a good candidate for an autologous fat transfer in New Jersey. Facial fat injections are ideal if you have experienced volume loss due to aging or significant weight loss.
You must have enough donor fat in areas such as your thighs, abdomen, or flanks to transfer. Maintaining good overall health and avoiding smoking are also important for supporting healing and long-term results.
During your first consultation in New Jersey, we will discuss your history, goals, and the procedure to determine if you are a good candidate and ensure you are ready for facial fat grafting. During the procedure, fat is gently removed from the donor area using liposuction, purified to isolate healthy fat cells, and then injected into the targeted facial areas.
Although it is usually an outpatient procedure, you will need someone to drive you home and stay with you for 24 hours. After the procedure, you can expect some swelling and bruising in both the donor and treated areas. However, this is temporary and usually improves within a couple of weeks.
While the initial results are usually visible immediately, it can take several weeks to see the full outcome as the swelling subsides. Your body will naturally absorb some of the transferred fat, so you may need a second session to achieve the desired results. With proper care and a healthy lifestyle, the results could last for years, offering long-term facial rejuvenation.
Facial volume loss is not unusual as you age, but it can make you look older than what you are and feel. While dermal fillers can add volume, they usually do not last as long and often provide softer, less natural-looking results.
If you want to learn more about facial fat injections in New Jersey, call us to make an appointment with Dr. Lalla. After a thorough evaluation, you will learn how a fat transfer can help you achieve your cosmetic goals.
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