What is Facial Fat Transfer?
Facial fat transfer is a multi-step clinical procedure. It involves the following stages:
Fat Harvesting: Fat is removed from donor sites, such as the abdomen or thighs, using liposuction techniques.
Fat Processing: The harvested fat is purified and prepared for reinjection.
Fat Injection: The purified fat is placed into targeted facial areas to address volume loss and anatomical contours.

Assessment for Facial Fat Transfer
Suitability for this procedure is determined during a clinical consultation. Factors considered include:
Clinical signs of facial volume loss.
Preferences for autologous tissue over synthetic alternatives.
Availability of sufficient fat deposits for harvesting.

Characteristics of Facial Fat Transfer
Integrated results: Transferred fat integrates with existing facial tissues.
Surgical approach: The procedure involves small incisions at the donor and recipient sites.
Versatility: This approach can be used to address volume loss in the mid-face, temples, or lower face.
Lip volume: Can be used as a method for lip volume restoration.

Procedure, Recovery, and Outcomes
Duration: The procedure typically takes 1-2 hours.
Anaesthesia: Usually performed under local anaesthesia with conscious I.V. sedation.
Recovery: Swelling and bruising are expected following the procedure. Recovery timelines vary, though many individuals resume regular activities within one week.
Outcomes: Initial changes are typically observed once swelling subsides, with final outcomes stabilising over several months.

Frequently Asked Questions
How long do the outcomes last?
Outcomes vary between individuals, but the transferred fat that successfully integrates can remain for several years.

Are there risks?
All medical procedures carry risks. Potential complications include swelling, bruising, and infection. A full list of risks is discussed during your consultation.

How much does it cost?
Pricing for facial fat transfer typically ranges from $3,300 to $5,500, depending on the complexity of the treatment plan.

Clinical Options at Beauty by Doctor
Due to regulatory changes, we do not currently offer fat transfer at Beauty By Doctor. However, we provide several alternative treatment options to address facial volume and skin quality. Contact us to schedule a consultation to discuss a personalised treatment plan.

Suitability for treatment is determined during consultation. All medical and cosmetic procedures carry risks, and outcomes vary between individuals. While complications are uncommon, it is important that potential risks, including rare adverse events, are understood. For more information, please refer to our Treatment Complications page: https://beautybydoctor.com/pages/concerns/treatment-complications