Does facial fat transfer affect ligaments in the subcutaneous layer?

This is a bit of an advanced question. The short answer is no. If performed properly the ligaments will not be disrupted. Fat is injected in multiple layers, including down to the bone in certain areas. However, the cannulas are blunt in nature and approach the ligaments mainly in a perpendicular manner and are unable to detach the ligaments if performed properly.

Ligament structures are pretty tough and during normal circumstances neither Liposuction nor fat transfer cannulas well completely sever or injure these ligaments to the point of having a consequence.

Of all the things to worry about this is probably not one that’s worth the effort.

Facial fat transfer has a long list of undesirables and from a patient’s perspective I suggest you worry about the more common things that go wrong after this treatment.

These are generally primarily related to Who does the procedure and stem around technique, aesthetic judgment, the amount of fat that should be injected and the unpredictable and somewhat unforgiving nature of this procedure.

I personally steer patient towards fillers for facial volume restoration because they are in comparison to fat transfer more precise, more predictable and far more forgiving.

To get a proper assessment and a better understanding I suggest having a few in person consultations with local board-certified plastic surgeons.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD