Quick Facts
- Procedure Duration: 1.5–3 hours, depending on the areas treated.
- Anaesthesia: Local anaesthesia with sedation or general anaesthesia.
- Hospital Stay: Day procedure.
- Results: Visible within weeks, with final results at 3–6 months as swelling subsides.
- Longevity: Permanent for successfully grafted fat cells.
- Best Candidates: Healthy individuals seeking natural facial rejuvenation or volume restoration.
What to Expect
Before Surgery:
Your consultation with Dr. Tim will include a full assessment of your facial features, volume loss, and overall goals. The donor areas for fat harvesting will also be identified. You’ll receive personalized pre-operative instructions, such as avoiding blood-thinning medications.
During Surgery:
The procedure is performed in a fully accredited surgical facility. Fat is gently removed using liposuction, processed to purify the cells, and strategically injected into areas of the face requiring volume or contour enhancement. The technique ensures precise placement and natural-looking results.
After Surgery:
Swelling and mild bruising in both the donor and injection areas are common and typically resolve within a few weeks. Minimal discomfort is expected and can be managed with prescribed medications.
Facial fat injections, or fat grafting, involve transferring fat from one part of the body to the face to restore volume and improve contours naturally.
Ideal candidates are healthy individuals with volume loss or contour irregularities in the face, and sufficient fat in donor areas for harvesting.
Fat grafting provides long-lasting results, as successfully grafted fat cells integrate into the facial tissues permanently. However, natural ageing may still affect appearance over time.
The incisions for fat harvesting are small and typically well hidden. Injection sites on the face do not leave visible scars.
Most patients can resume light activities within a week, but swelling may take 2–3 weeks to subside. Final results become apparent after 3–6 months.
Yes, fat grafting is often combined with facelifts, eyelid surgery, or non-surgical treatments for comprehensive rejuvenation.
Risks
Facial fat injections are generally safe, but like any surgical procedure, they carry potential risks, including:
- Swelling and bruising.
- Irregularities or asymmetry (rare).
- Infection at the donor or injection site.
- Fat reabsorption (a percentage of the transferred fat may be reabsorbed by the body).
- Lumps or uneven results (correctable with follow-up treatment).
- Rare risk of fat embolism if fat is inadvertently injected into a blood vessel.
Recovery Tips
- Follow Post-Operative Instructions: Adhere to Dr. Tim’s guidelines to ensure optimal healing and results.
- Manage Swelling: Use cold compresses in the first 24–48 hours.
- Avoid Pressure on Treated Areas: Refrain from massaging or applying pressure to the face.
- Take it Easy: Limit physical activity for the first 1–2 weeks and avoid strenuous exercise for at least 4–6 weeks.
- Wear Compression Garments (if needed): If liposuction was performed on the donor site, a compression garment may be recommended.
- Stay Hydrated and Nourished: Proper hydration and a nutrient-rich diet support recovery.
