Liposuction with Facial Fat Transfer in Sarasota, FL
Natural-looking, Structural Facial Rejuvenation
Liposuction with facial fat transfer (facial fat grafting) offers an approach to facial rejuvenation that restores volume with your own living tissue. We provide care for patients across Sarasota, Bradenton, and Lakewood Ranch, with careful planning and board-certified expertise as the hallmarks of every treatment. Use fat grafting to sculpt facial balance, soften age-related volume loss, and improve contours without artificial ingredients.
What Is Liposuction with Facial Fat Transfer?
Facial fat transfer involves harvesting a small amount of fat from one area of your body. These typically include areas with more fat cells, such as the abdomen or flanks. We then process it to isolate healthy fat cells. The prepared cells are then injected into areas of the face that have lost volume.
Fat transfer restores volume similarly to synthetic fillers. The main difference lies in how fat transfer uses solely autologous tissue (your own fat). These natural cells integrate well into your facial structure, promoting a natural-looking result.
Common Facial Treatment Areas
- Cheeks and midface
- Under-eye hollows and tear troughs
- Temples
- Jawline and chin
- Nasolabial folds and perioral volume loss
Who Is This Procedure Best Suited For?
Liposuction with facial fat transfer is often ideal for patients who want:
- Long-term facial volume restoration
- Contour enhancement without synthetic materials
- Reversal of hollowing or deflation of the face
- Softer transitions between facial features
- Balanced facial contours, structure, and definition
Facial Fat Transfer: At a Glance
- Procedure Type: Minimally invasive facial volume restoration
- Anesthesia: Local with sedation is most common
- Comfort Level: No pain during procedure, minimal discomfort during recovery
- Treatment Areas: Cheeks, under-eyes, temples, jawline, nasolabial folds
- Downtime: ~7–14 days of swelling and bruising
- Results: Permanent volume addition to the area
How Facial Fat Transfer Works
Facial fat transfer typically takes 1.5–3 hours, including time for anesthesia and fat processing.
Anesthesia
Most fat transfer procedures require only local anesthesia, both for the liposuction and fat injections.
Fat Harvesting
A small volume of fat is removed using liposuction techniques. We use a specialized device and technique aiming at preserving fat cell viability.
Fat Processing
The harvested fat is carefully purified. We use techniques like centrifugation to remove excess fluid, oil, and nonviable cells. The remaining fat cells will be those best suited to surviving transfer.
Precision Fat Placement
The purified fat is injected into targeted facial planes. Each injection involves careful planning and precision using small cannulas. Placement involves one layer at a time to promote optimal integration and long-term retention.
Results
Once transferred, some fat cells will die off. However, the majority remain and establish a blood supply, becoming a permanent part of the treated area.
Why Choose Us for Facial Fat Grafting?
Facial fat transfer is a technically demanding procedure that requires advanced anatomical understanding and surgical judgment. At our practice, patients benefit from:
- Board-certified oculoplastic care
- A medical team with specialized training in facial harmony
- Advanced fat handling and injection techniques
- Patient-based treatment planning
- Full patient support before and after your treatment
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Facial Fat Transfer FAQs
The two main qualities for candidates are facial volume loss and sufficient donor fat. However, most patients will have enough fat to use, as the treatment typically requires only 20–60 cc of purified fat (40–120 cc before purification). Since this is well under 1% of most patients’ body fat totals, even lean patients typically qualify.
Yes, and combined procedures can be designed in tandem to complement results. Facial fat grafting is often combined with:
- Eyelid surgery
- Brow lift
- Skin rejuvenation treatments
A single procedure should perform lifetime volume restoration. However, aging can still cause future changes in facial appearance. So, a minor touch-up treatment may occasionally be recommended.
Yes, but only when performed by an appropriately experienced surgeon. Additionally, following post-procedure instructions is instrumental in minimizing the risk of any complications. With purely autologous material, you also avoid the risks of allergic reactions that synthetic formulas can cause.
Grafted fat integrates naturally into the existing tissues of the area. The outcome is a softer, even, and more natural-looking structure to the face. Still, a key component of positive outcomes is working with a surgeon who fully understands your goals and how to execute them.
Your results timeline involves three stages.
- First, your immediate results will involve added volume in the treatment areas.
- After 1 to 3 weeks, swelling should fade to better highlight the restored volume.
- It takes about 3 to 6 months for the fat to stabilize. During this period, some cells die off (which we account for), while the remaining establish blood flow and stability.
Once your results are settled, they should last for years to a lifetime. Facial fat will still continue to age as you do, so some patients elect for minor touch-ups for small volume boosts later on.
Many patients return to nonstrenuous work within 7–10 days, depending on swelling and bruising.
Of course! When performing male facial fat transfer, we take into account the differences in male facial structure and anatomy.
There is no specific age requirement or restriction, though patients usually are at least in their 30s before treatment. We adapt treatment plans based on your anatomy and cosmetic concerns rather than solely your age.
Schedule Your Facial Fat Transfer Consultation in Sarasota
Our practice is a leading center for liposuction with facial fat transfer for patients across Sarasota, Bradenton, and Lakewood Ranch. Contact us today to schedule a personalized consultation and learn about facial fat grafting and begin building a personalized plan.