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Facial Fat Transfer at Brower Plastic Surgery

Aging and weight loss can cause deflation of the face, particularly in the temples, under the eyes, in the cheeks, and along the jawline. Facial fat transfer permanently restores this volume with our own tissue for the most natural and long-lasting result.

Facial Fat Transfer in Providence, RI Providence

Facial fat transfer (also called fat grafting or autologous fat injection) is a technique in which your own fat is harvested—typically from areas like the abdomen, flanks, or thighs—processed and purified, and then gently injected into facial zones that have lost tissue volume. The goal is to replenish natural fullness, smooth hollows, and restore subtle contours without synthetic fillers.

The fat is processed using the Micro and Nano Fat technique to optimize the size of the fat globules transferred to each specific anatomic area.

Why Choose Fat Transfer?

Natural and biocompatible: Because fat is your own tissue, there’s no risk of allergic reaction or foreign-body complications.
Long-lasting results: A portion of the transferred fat survives permanently, so improvements may persist for years.
Dual benefit: Harvesting fat sculpts donor areas, while enhancing facial volume.
Tailored precision: Fat can be placed in delicate regions—under eyes, cheeks, nasolabial folds, temples—with refined control over depth and contour.
Versatility in aging and weight-loss contexts: It complements lifting procedures or can be used standalone in mild cases.

Ideal Candidates: Aging, Weight Loss & GLP-1 Use

Over time—or after significant weight loss—many people notice flattening in the midface, hollowing under the eyes, and deflation around the cheeks, temples, and jawline. These changes are exacerbated in those using GLP-1 medications (such as semaglutide or tirzepatide), which are known to produce systemic fat loss, including in facial compartments. For these patients, underlying soft-tissue “volume loss” becomes more evident.

Facial fat transfer is particularly well suited to:

Patients seeking to reverse facial hollows after aging or weight loss.
Individuals using or having used GLP-1 drugs who report facial deflation as a side effect.
Those who prefer a natural, more permanent solution rather than repeated dermal fillers.

The Procedure & Recovery

Harvesting: Under sedation or local anesthesia, a small liposuction cannula is used to remove fat from chosen donor sites.

Processing: The Micro and Nano Fat technique is used to gently purify the fat grafts. They are washed and filtered to isolate viable fat cells and prepare them for transfer.

Injection: Using microcannulas, fat is meticulously layered into facial zones, often in multiple passes to promote graft survival.

Recovery: Mild swelling, bruising, or temporary firmness is common for 1–2 weeks. Most patients resume light activities within a few days; full results evolve gradually over 3–6 months as swelling subsides and the transferred fat integrates.

Benefits & What to Expect

Restores natural contours: Cheeks can regain fullness, under-eye hollows soften, jawlines appear firmer, and temples may fill in.
Softer transitions: Because fat integrates organically, the transitions between treated and untreated areas look seamless.
Reduced reliance on fillers: Once the grafted fat stabilizes, many patients need fewer additional filler treatments.
Improved skin quality: There is some evidence that fat grafts carry stem cells and growth factors that may subtly improve skin thickness and texture over time.

Facial Fat TransferFrequently Asked Questions

Who is a good candidate for facial fat transfer?

Patients with volume loss from age or weight loss are typically excellent candidates for facial fat transfer. Some patients may also benefit from a skin tightening procedure like a lower face or neck lift, which is typically performed at the same time.

Can the procedure be done under local anesthesia?

Yes, small areas can be treated in the office under local anesthesia if the patient is comfortable doing so. If extensive fat transfer is required, or if it’s combined with a facelift, it is best to be done in the operating room under general anesthesia.

Will I have visible scars after the surgery?

Fat transfer does not result in any visible scars.

What are the risks of facial fat transfer?

Depending on how well the fat graft “takes,” the procedure may result in some uneven contour that requires additional treatment. Occasionally, additional treatments are required to obtain the volume restoration a patient is hoping for.

Is facial fat transfer permanent?

For the most part, yes. The grafts may grow or shrink if the patients gain or lose a significant amount of weight.

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