Facial fat graft transfer with micro grafts

Houtan Chaboki, MD answers: Different techniques for facial fat transfer?

I am wondering if there were different techniques for fat transfer in the facial area, i.e. cheeks, lower eyelids, nasolabial folds and lips. If so which technique is better? I have researched about it a bit and different doctors do it differently: one takes the fat directly from an area to your face; others freeze the fat then inject it in different treatments over time. I'm confused.


Houtan Chaboki, MD
2 months ago
By Houtan Chaboki, MD - Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Facial cosmetic surgery with autologous (your own) fat is a key procedure that many plastic surgeons perform, with or without additional cosmetic surgery. Fat may be transferred to many areas of the body, although the face is the primary location for rejuvenation.

Fat injection with micro grafting has many subtle variations in technique. The surgeon harvests, processes, and injects fat with methods that ensures that most of the fat is preserved and with minimal damage to the tissue. Fresh is always better than frozen. However, your plastic surgeon may freeze fat to allow touch up procedures as needed, without requiring another fat harvest. Best of luck.
 

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