Facial lipofilling, also known as fat grafting or fat transfer, is a surgical procedure in which fat is removed from one area of the patient’s body and transferred to the face to fill depressions, wrinkles, and folds, or to enhance the volume of the lips, cheeks, or chin.
This technique aims to improve facial contour and rejuvenate the face in a natural and long-lasting way. The fat is typically harvested from areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks through liposuction.
Facial lipofilling is suitable for patients seeking to restore or enhance facial volume and achieve natural rejuvenation using their own body fat as a filler material.
It is indicated for:
Candidates must be in good overall health and have adequate fat reserves for harvesting.
Scarring from facial lipofilling is minimal and often barely visible.
Fat is harvested from donor areas (such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks) through tiny incisions — usually less than 1 cm — using thin, delicate cannulas.
The purified fat is then injected into targeted areas of the face using fine needles or microcannulas, leaving no visible scars. Over time, any small marks become virtually imperceptible.
The facial lipofilling procedure involves the following steps:
The number of sessions required depends on the desired volume and available donor fat. For optimal results, the procedure must be performed by a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon.
Facial lipofilling can be performed under:
The choice depends on the extent of treatment, patient comfort, and surgeon preference.
Facial lipofilling enhances facial appearance by restoring natural volume and balance. Key results and benefits include:
Because it uses the patient’s own fat, the procedure is safe, with minimal risk of allergic reaction or rejection. The transferred fat also promotes new cell and collagen growth, further improving skin quality over time.
Recovery from facial lipofilling is typically quick.
Patients may experience swelling and bruising in the treated areas, which usually subsides within a few days to a week. Mild discomfort or tenderness can be managed with prescribed medication.
Patients should rest and avoid strenuous activity for several days. Sun exposure and makeup use on the treated area should be avoided for a short period.
Final results become visible after several weeks or months, as the grafted fat settles and integrates with the surrounding tissue.
When performed by an experienced surgeon and followed by proper care, facial lipofilling provides natural, long-lasting rejuvenation with minimal downtime.
