Facial Fat Transfer

The many benefits of facial fat grafting can be long-lasting. The fat graft joins with cells at your graft site, eventually sharing the same blood supply. They become indistinguishable from one another. Some of the benefits of Facial Fat Grafting in Atlanta include:

• Reduced facial creases, folds, wrinkles and depressions
• Augment and enhance the lips and cheeks
• No risk of rejection (because it’s your tissue)

Areas of the face that fat injections can be used on include but are not limited to:

• Cheeks
• Temples
• Nasolabial Folds
• Marionette Lines

To learn more about how facial fat grafting can benefit you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Arslanian today.

Ideal candidates for facial fat transfer in Atlanta share similarities with the qualified cases for many other minor surgeries. They tend to be physically active non-smokers whose recovery will not be complicated by the effects of a heavy prescription medication regimen. 

The most ideal candidates include individuals who have a strong desire to rid the signs of aging from their face–whether it’s sunken areas, furrows, wrinkles, deep lines, or a combination of these features. 

Keep in mind that a facial fat transfer can also augment and volumize the lips. In certain scenarios, younger patients may even be eligible for a facial fat transfer. Of course, Dr. Arslanian is open to considering possible exceptions based on the totality of the circumstances.    

On the day of your surgery, Dr. Arslanian will walk you through his techniques and procedures as discussed in your consultation. He likes to make sure every patient is comfortable, and knowledgeable about all the steps so nothing is a surprise or discomforting in any way. 

To begin, anesthesia will be administered to make you comfortable and minimize any possibility of pain. 

One of the first steps in fat grating is the identification of donor locations. Common areas include the hips, thighs, buttocks, and tummy. We’ll mark and cleanse one or more of these locations and then remove fat using a liposuction cannula or low-pressure syringe.

We collect the fat and prepare it in a centrifuge, which removes water and purifies the injectable lipids. Next, we mark and cleanse the recipient sites and perform injection into these areas at varying depths. A brief massage of the area will help promote an even distribution of fat and smooth results. 

Once the procedure is complete, Dr Arslanian will place you in the capable hands of his expert medical team who will move you into a recovery area. 

After fat grafting, we apply dressings, tape, and compression garments as needed. A detailed massage program will be advised for your recovery period to ensure optimal results.

While some swelling and bruising are likely after the procedure, pain medication can help manage discomfort. Swelling and bruising should resolve after 2-3 weeks. Your body may naturally absorb some of the injected fat after the surgery; to compensate, we may recommend a touch-up treatment later on, or a slight overfilling of the treatment areas.

It may take several months for your fat grafting procedure to fully heal, depending on how much liposuction Dr. Arslanian performed. It is important to care for your face after a fat transfer surgery. Sleep with your head elevated for approximately three to five days. Antibiotic ointment will minimize the risk of infection at the injection site.