Lipofilling (face) Fat transfer (to the face)
Is this surgery right for you?
- Recovery time
- A few days to 1 week for everyday activities and 2 to 4 weeks before engaging in moderate physical activity.
- Anesthesia type
- Local or general
- Hospitalization
- No
The facial fat injection procedure, also known as facial lipofilling or fat transfer, is a technique used to restore lost volume, smooth wrinkles and improve facial fullness using fat taken from other parts of the body. Once processed, the fat is injected into the areas of the face where volume is desired.
The results of facial fat injection may be visible immediately, but they evolve over time as swelling diminishes and the fat becomes integrated into the surrounding tissues. It's an effective, natural technique for restoring lost volume and improving the overall appearance of the face.
Lipofilling can be combined with other aesthetic surgical procedures, such as rhytidectomy (facelift) or blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery).