Volume & contour
Facial fat transfer
A procedure using a patient’s own fat to address selected areas of facial volume.
Overview
A considered, individual plan
Fat is collected from another area, prepared, and placed in selected facial regions. Some transferred volume does not remain, so the degree and stability of change vary and additional treatment may sometimes be discussed.
Candidacy overview
Who may consider it
- Adults with selected volume or contour concerns
- People with a suitable donor area
- Those who accept variable fat retention and possible asymmetry
- People in stable health with realistic goals
Consultation
What to expect
- 01Assess facial volume, skin, previous treatments, and donor areas
- 02Discuss placement, expected variability, and alternatives
- 03Review swelling, bruising, contour irregularity, and uncommon complications
- 04Agree on photography, consent, and follow-up
Recovery
A general timeline
This is an orientation, not a personal recovery plan. Your surgical team’s instructions take priority.
First week
Swelling and bruising can affect both the face and donor area.
2–4 weeks
Visible swelling usually reduces, but early volume is not the final result.
1–3 months
Transferred volume continues to settle.
Several months
The more stable result can be assessed; individual retention varies.
Safety
Potential risks and complications
This is not a complete risk list. Your individual risks, alternatives, and the option of no treatment are discussed in consultation.
- Bleeding, infection, scarring, and anaesthesia-related complications
- Contour irregularity, asymmetry, lumps, or unpredictable fat retention
- Problems at the donor area or need for further treatment
- Rare but serious blood-vessel complications that require urgent assessment
Photography & privacy
Clinical photographs are part of careful planning.
Standardized photographs may be recommended before and after treatment for clinical documentation and discussion. Any separate use for education or publication requires explicit consent. Consent can be withheld without affecting care; ask the clinic how images are stored, protected, and withdrawn from optional use.
Questions
Frequently asked
Before and after photos
View surgical results here
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Consultation
What to Expect from a Consultation
How the consultation works, how to prepare, and what we will go through together.