Renew Facial Volume

Loss of fat volume in the face is part of the aging process. The most significant volume loss usually occurs around the eyes, cheeks, and jawline, leaving the face appearing gaunt or hollowed. Volume loss is a major contributing factor in an aging facial appearance.

Fortunately, facial fat transfer, a gentle procedure with minimal risks and downtime, is now available to help restore lost volume in the face. As a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive training in aesthetic procedures of the face, Dr. Albert Andres performs facial fat transfer in Scottsdale with artistry and skill.

What is Facial Fat Transfer in Scottdale?

Also known as fat grafting, fat transfer is a procedure in which fat is harvested from one area of the body that has an excess, purified, and injected into another area of the body lacking volume. This safe, well-tolerated procedure produces natural-looking, long-lasting results.

In a facial fat transfer procedure, fat is removed from the abdomen, thighs, or other areas and injected to restore volume to the face.

Dr. Andres uses fat grafting to:

Restore volume to the cheeks, jawline, and around the eyes
Fill in acne scars and sunken areas
Plump up the lips
Smooth nasolabial folds (from the nose to the mouth corners) and marionette lines (from the mouth corners along the sides of the chin)
Improve the contours of the nose
Correct depressions and indentations
Minimize forehead lines and vertical scowl lines
Optimize results of facial rejuvenation procedures such as the facelift, necklift, blepharoplasty, and other facial procedures

How Long Does Facial Fat Transfer Last?

One advantage of facial fat grafting over injectable dermal fillers is its long-lasting results. Unlike Juvéderm, Restylane, and other dermal fillers, which are absorbed by the body over time, fat transfer does not require regular repeat treatments.

During the first six weeks after your facial fat transfer in Scottsdale, some of the transferred fat cells will die and be absorbed by the body. When fat grafting is performed with meticulous care, however, most of the fat cells will survive and function in the new location as living tissue. After facial fat transfer, weight fluctuations can increase or decrease facial fat volume, just as they do in any other area of the body.

How is Facial Fat Transfer in Phoenix Performed?

In your Phoenix facial fat transfer procedure, fat is harvested from an area of the body, purified, and carefully injected with specially designed needles to augment sunken areas of the face. Fat transfer is performed in a three-stage process:

Harvesting

Dr. Andres will select a site for fat removal, such as the abdomen or thighs, and inject it with a tumescent fluid containing local anesthetic. He will create a small incision at the site, insert a cannula (thin metal tube), and carefully extract fat for the procedure.

Purification

When enough fat has been collected from the donor site, it is spun in a centrifuge or carefully cleansed with a solution to remove impurities and then transferred to small syringes that protect the fat cells during injection.

Placement

The fat transfer procedure is completed by meticulously injecting the purified fat into the precise target areas of the face. Fat cells are injected into selected sites at the depths required to achieve stunning, natural-looking results.

Reasons to Have Facial Fat Transfer in Scottsdale

Patients become interested in facial fat transfer after hearing about its many benefits. This minimally invasive treatment allows you to turn back the clock on your facial appearance with long-lasting results that look completely natural.

Facial fat grafting can smooth lines and wrinkles, add volume where it is needed, and highlight your most attractive facial features. More patients today are choosing our Phoenix facial fat transfer for several important reasons:

Natural-looking results: Fat transfer uses your body's own fat cells for results that look and feel soft and natural
Minimal recovery: Compared to surgical procedures for facial rejuvenation, fat transfer requires very little recovery time and causes minimal post-procedure discomfort.
Flexible treatment: As a facial rejuvenation treatment option, facial fat transfer has superior flexibility. It can be used in almost every area of the face and neck to correct a variety of cosmetic issues. Dr. Albert Andres uses facial fat transfer to smooth lines around the mouth, add volume to the cheeks or chin, correct humps or dents in the nose, and many other cosmetic applications, for exceptional aesthetic results.
No negative reactions: Some people experience reactions to synthetic dermal fillers. This is not an issue with fat transfer, as the procedure uses your own natural fat.
Healthier, glowing skin: In facial fat transfer, stem cells and growth factors (substances required to stimulate growth in living cells) are transferred along with the fat for a rejuvenating effect on your skin.
Many opt for standard liposuction and then utilize some fat for the fat transfer, as it is a similar technique

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Facial Fat Transfer in Scottsdale & Phoenix