Facial Fat Grafting in Fat Transfer in Harrisburg, PA

Facial fat grafting, also called a fat transfer, is a procedure that our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Theodore T. Foley, provides to his Camphill, PA patients who are seeking restoration for loss of facial volume. Fat grafting takes fat from other areas of the body using liposuction and a purification process. Once the fat is extracted, it is then added into the face to help improve thinning skin and contour the cheeks for an enhanced profile. Our patients at Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery of Central Pennsylvania have seen dramatic improvement and stunning results from their facial fat grafting procedure. If you are desiring a more youthful appearance, we invite you to schedule a consultation with our plastic surgeon. 

Facial fat grafting can produce improved skin and dramatic results for both men and women who are in need of added volume. However, the ideal results will appear in patients who have

• lines, wrinkles, and folds in need of filling
• thinning skin or sunken in features
• good overall health and good skin elasticity
• realistic goals and outcomes

Prior to the procedure, our plastic surgeon will discuss your desired goals to determine the best procedure process. First, liposuction will be administered to areas with excess fat, typically the stomach, thighs, or buttocks. Once the fat is removed it will undergo a purification process and then be injected into the mid face and cheek areas. Our plastic surgeon will inject the fat into multiple areas and at varying depths in order to produce the most desirable outcome. Depending on each case and how much fat is being injected, the procedure can be expected to last between 45 minutes - 3 hours. You can expect to spend 2 - 3 days completely resting with some bruising and swelling before returning to a normal routine. It should take around 3 months for the full effects to appear. Fat retention is dependent upon each case and your number of injection sites, but a facial fat grafting procedure can produce results for years or even a lifetime if successful. 

A facial fat grafting procedure can be a viable alternative to dermal fillers, filling in lines and wrinkles effectively. It may take more than one session to achieve the desired outcome, but it is a longer lasting result than traditional facial fillers. An added bonus for fat grafting is that it is also combined with liposuction, which provides fat reduction to other areas of the body as well. Typically, there is a 40% fat retention that results from the procedure, so our plastic surgeon may inject more fat than needed initially to account for the absorption. 

If you're desiring a more youthful and contoured face, then a facial fat grafting procedure is an effective option to enhance your features and reverse the signs of aging. Schedule a consultation at our Camphill, PA office today to start your treatments and achieve long-lasting results.