Facial volume loss is a natural but frustrating aspect of aging that can leave areas of your face looking hollow. Facial fat transfer uses fat from another area of your body to restore your youthful fullness with long-lasting results. This procedure uses no artificial materials, making it a natural alternative to dermal fillers.Â
What is Facial Fat Transfer?
If you have noticed hollowness, sagging, or lines and wrinkles, there may be the result of facial volume loss. As your features lose volume, areas like the temples, cheeks, and around the eyes may start to look hollow. Facial fat transfer is a way to use fat from another part of your body to rejuvenate your facial features. This procedure offers natural-looking results that last far longer than dermal fillers.
How Much is a Fat Transfer?
Each fat transfer procedure is unique so costs will vary widely. Your surgeon’s skill and experience play a large role since their abilities will determine the quality of your results. The cost will also depend on how many areas you want to treat.Â
The average facial fat transfer costs about $5,000, which includes the cost of harvesting and preparing the fat cells. Your cost will differ, so we recommend a consultation to discuss a more accurate estimate. Since fat transfer results can last a lifetime, they are a cost-effective alternative to dermal fillers in the long run. Dr. Lanfranchi can discuss all the pros and cons of a fat transfer to help you make an informed decision.Â
How Does a Facial Fat Transfer Work?
Your facial fat transfer begins when Dr. Lanfranchi uses delicate liposuction to harvest donor fat from another area of your body, such as the abdomen or thighs. This fat is processed to ensure that the healthiest fat cells and associated stem cells are used in treatment. This fat is then injected into your areas of concern, with the amount used depending on how much volume you need.Â
Fat cells can establish a new blood supply and thrive in this new location. The majority of them will survive the transfer and take up permanent residence. Transferred fat looks and feels natural because the volume comes from living fat cells.
What Results Will I See After Fat Transfer?
You will notice increased fullness immediately after your procedure. The area may look slightly swollen, but this will resolve within a few weeks. Once they have settled into place, your transferred fat cells will last a lifetime. However, results may change if you have a significant weight change.Â
Am I a Good Candidate for Fat Transfer?
Since fat transfer uses no artificial materials, most healthy adults can safely have this procedure. Good candidates for facial fat transfer want to address areas of hollowness or lost facial volume. They have reasonable expectations and enough fat in a donor area for your surgeon to use in the transfer.
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Two months ago I had a lower lifestyle facial lift. I was apprehensive, but it was well worth the effort and expense. Dr. Lanfranchi and his entire staff were kind, caring and very professional, from the first meeting to the follow up appointments.
The procedure is done under a local, not general anesthetic, and it was easy. I healed quickly and am very satisfied with the results.
His fee was very reasonable. Any further facial work I want done, I will be sure to come back here.
Take The First Step – Request A Consultation
Ready to learn more about fat transfer? The first step is to come in for an in-person consultation with Dr. Lanfranchi. Please fill out the form on this page to request a consultation or call our office directly at (702 )929-3880 during normal business hours (please leave a message if we are unable to answer). The Lanfranchi Center serves the Las Vegas and Henderson, NV areas.