What is facial fat grafting? Facial fat grafting (or fat transfer to face) has been shown to be a more long-lasting solution to facial rejuvenation than traditional dermal fillers and injectables. While older techniques could compromise the longevity of the transplanted fat, Dr. Downey and Dr. Bullocks’ advanced technology and cutting-edge techniques allow you to get the results you’ve always wanted. Volume loss can occur in many places on the body, but it is more pronounced around the jawline, eyes, and cheeks. These are also the areas where fat grafting can play the most significant role in creating a comprehensive and balanced rejuvenation strategy for the facial area. Although fat grafting can be done alone, in many cases, fat grafting is combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures like the facelift and eyelid surgery.
How much does facial fat grafting cost in Houston? The average cost of your facial fat grafting procedure in Houston typically ranges between $3,000 and $5,000. The total cost for your facial fat grafting procedure will depend on factors such as your surgeon’s fee, the location of your procedure, and other miscellaneous medical expenses. At Heights Plastic Surgery, we accept cash and all major credit cards. We are also happy to offer financing through CareCredit® for patients. Because facial fat grafting is often more about cosmetic appearance and is less of a medical necessity, it is not covered by insurance plans.
How does Heights Plastic Surgery perform facial fat grafting? Before your fat transfer to face begins, a local or topical anesthetic will be administered to your treated areas. This is to ensure you are as comfortable and pain-free as possible throughout the entirety of your procedure. Facial fat grafting involves removing fat from the thighs or abdomen and putting into regions on the face that are starting to lose fat. Only a small amount of fat is removed, so this procedure should not be equated with liposuction. The harvested fat will then be injected into the areas using blunt, hollow needles called cannulas. Because Dr. Downey and Dr. Bullocks uses a micro-droplet technique, more blood will circulate to the grafted fat, giving it a higher chance of surviving and holding its volume post-surgery.
What does recovery look like after facial fat grafting? Because facial fat grafting is a minimally invasive procedure and does not require the use of general anesthesia, there is less downtime (recovery period) associated with your procedure. It is normal to experience some redness, swelling, bruising, and tenderness around your treated areas for the first week following treatment. These side effects typically resolve on their own. We advise you do not press too hard on the face for the first four to eight weeks following your procedure to ensure the transferred fat has time to settle into its new position. Patients typically return to their normal daily routines about 24 to 48 hours following their facial fat grafting procedure. After receiving their fat transfer to face Houston patients are one step closer to achieving their beauty goals!
Am I a good candidate for facial fat grafting? At Heights Plastic Surgery in Houston, good candidates for fat transfer to face experience the following concerns: Fine lines and wrinkles around the face Sunken or hollowed cheeks Sunken or hollowed skin under the eyes Sagging facial skin or jowls Ideal candidates for facial fat grafting are in good general health and have realistic expectations of their potential results. The best way to determine if you are a good candidate for fat transfer to face is to schedule your private consultation with Dr. Downey or Dr. Bullocks.
