Facial Fat Grafting (Fat Transfer)
Restoring Soft,
Natural Volume With
Your Own Tissue
Facial fat grafting is a surgical technique used to restore volume, balance, and softness to the face using your own purified fat. Over time, natural fat loss can lead to hollowing, sharp contours, and changes in facial proportions that contribute to a tired or aged appearance.
Fat grafting restores youthful volume in a natural, long-lasting way while preserving facial harmony and individual expression.
Facial fat grafting, also known as facial fat transfer, involves harvesting fat from another area of the body and carefully injecting it into areas of volume loss in the face. Common treatment areas include the cheeks, temples, under-eye region, jawline, nasolabial folds, chin, and perioral area.
The fat is processed and injected in very small amounts using precise techniques to enhance contour, improve transitions between facial regions, and create smooth, natural results.
During your consultation, Dr. Kapadia will evaluate your facial structure, areas of volume loss, and overall aesthetic goals.
She will discuss potential donor areas—such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs—and review how facial fat grafting can be
performed on its own or combined with other facial
procedures, including eyelid surgery, brow lift, or facelift. In select cases, nanofat may be discussed to support skin quality and prejuvenation.
A personalized treatment plan is created to restore balance and softness to the face.
You may be a good candidate for facial fat grafting if you:
- Notice facial hollowing or volume loss
- Have thinning cheeks, temples, or under-eye areas
- Desire a long-lasting alternative to dermal fillers
- Prefer using your own tissue
- Are in good overall health
- Want subtle, natural facial rejuvenation
Facial fat grafting is particularly well suited for patients seeking
comprehensive, natural volume restoration.
Facial fat grafting is typically performed as an outpatient procedure.
The process includes:
Gently harvesting fat through small-volume liposuction
Purifying the fat to concentrate healthy fat cells
Injecting micro-droplets of fat into targeted facial areas for smooth blending
Only carefully measured amounts of fat are used to maintain natural proportions and avoid overcorrection.
Recovery from facial fat grafting is gradual. Temporary swelling and bruising in the face and donor site are common and improve with time.
Some initial fullness may be noticed due to swelling, which softens as healing progresses and the transferred fat
stabilizes. Facial contours continue to refine over several months as tissues settle.
Most patients return to light daily activities relatively quickly, with a gradual return to normal routines as comfort allows.
The cost of facial fat grafting varies depending on the areas treated and whether it is combined with other facial procedures.
Facial fat grafting is typically considered cosmetic. Pricing and financing options are reviewed during consultation.
Before and After
Results are subtle and natural, with improved smoothness and facial balance. Ongoing treatments can help maintain results over time.
Before-and-after photos may be reviewed during your consultation to help set realistic expectations.
Facial fat grafting requires advanced technique and a refined understanding of facial anatomy. Dr. Kapadia uses meticulous micro-droplet placement to achieve smooth, natural results that complement each patient’s features.
Her approach emphasizes subtlety, balance, and long-term facial harmony.
