Facial fat transfer is an exciting new procedure that allows us to volumetrically augment the face, and restore its youthful, full contours. It is well documented that the process of aging involves fat atrophy as well as descent of fat pads. Fat transfers can be performed to improve cheek fullness, fill in facial hollows or depressions, restore volume to the eyelids, and refine the jawline.

During this outpatient procedure, local anesthetic and light sedation are used. Fat is then harvested from an area of the body such as the abdomen, hips, or thighs. A very small cannula is used for the fat transfer. Because the fat is not a foreign substance, it becomes incorporated as living tissue and there is no risk of rejection. There is usually an initial two week period of mild bruising and swelling.