Can a facial fat transfer take in depressions with no fat?

Restoring volume in areas previously cheated with liposuction can be difficult.

The surgeon you consulted with described the correct approach. We start by grafting conservative amounts of fat that are more likely to survive and once enough fat has been built up the volume can be increased. The face is highly vascular and all tissues including the dermis and muscle layers can help support The initial layer of grafted fat even if the area is almost completely devoid of fat.

Despite how bad the problem seems that most likely is still some subcutaneous fat left though it is insufficient to create the desired volume with a single session a fat transfer.

3 to 4 rounds of fat transfer done by someone with experience is typically what’s required to correct previously poor done Liposuction. Some cases are easier than others.

Don’t give up hope after the first round since it is likely to have the smallest impact.

Stay with one provider if you found someone with sufficient skill and experience and let that person help you until you have been restored.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD