At David Bogue Plastic Surgery in Boca Raton, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Bogue offers facial fat transfer to restore lost volume naturally using your own body fat.
Named a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly six times, Dr. Bogue has the expertise and compassionate approach you deserve. Today’s blog explains what facial fat transfer is and how it works.
Understanding Facial Fat Transfer
Facial fat transfer is a two-part process for volume restoration in the areas of the face affected by volume loss.
The process involves removing fat from one part of your body, purifying it, and placing it into areas of the face needing volume.
Liposuction
During liposuction, Dr. Bogue creates small incisions and removes fat from an area where you have some to spare. Usually, patients choose the abdomen, flanks, or thighs as the fat donation site.
Dr. Bogue uses a special process to clean and prepare the fat for transfer.
Fat Injection
Dr. Bogue strategically injects the fat into areas of the face, such as:
- Cheeks: Hollow or thin regions of the upper and middle cheeks
- Under Eyes: The hollows under the eyes
- Nasolabial Folds: The smile lines around the mouth
- Temples: Hollows on either side of the eyes
- Jaw: Loss of jawline definition
Facial fat transfer can address volume loss nearly anywhere on your face, so Dr. Bogue customizes your procedure based on your goals.
How Long Does Facial Fat Transfer Last?
Once injected, about 60 to 70 percent of the fat will “take” in its new location, providing lasting volume. Because each person’s body responds differently, additional sessions may be needed to achieve desired results.
Although dermal fillers, like Juvederm®, offer excellent volume restoration, facial fat transfer can be longer-lasting (as long as several years).
Benefits of Choosing Fat Transfer for Facial Volume
Facial fat transfer has gained popularity due to its numerous benefits, particularly for those seeking a natural, permanent solution to volume loss. Here’s why you might consider this treatment:
- Natural Results: Because it uses your tissue, the outcome is seamless with the surrounding skin.
- Long-Lasting Solution: The fat that establishes itself will last.
- Dual Benefits: Removes fat from one area and adds volume to another, offering a bit of slimming and a volume boost.
- Minimal Allergy Risk: No foreign substances mean less risk of reaction.
Our team is happy to help you explore the benefits of facial fat transfer while also presenting alternatives like dermal fillers.
Facial Fat Transfer Consultation in Boca Raton, FL
Facial fat transfer offers an effective solution if you want to restore facial volume naturally. Call David Bogue Plastic Surgery at 561-886-1000 to book a consultation in Boca Raton.
