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Aging is a natural process, and this natural process naturally creates marks and changes on our faces. The effects of aging are most noticeable in the facial area, where the soft tissues of the face slide downwards over the bone, while the fat tissue under the skin, which provides support, loses volume. Volume loss, wrinkles, and changes caused by aging and other factors affecting this process can be effectively treated thanks to advancements in technology. Fat injection, a natural and effective way to rejuvenate the skin in the facial area, is a procedure that involves injecting fat into specific areas to provide fullness. In facial fat injection, the face is considered as a whole, and fat can be injected into the cheeks, forehead, cheek-lip line, chin, lips, and other points as needed. The fat used for injection is taken from the abdomen, inner thighs, and buttocks. Special liposuction injectors are used in fat injection procedures, and fat can also be harvested from the waist or buttocks areas. Fat removed from the arms and legs of individuals undergoing liposuction, as well as fat removed from under-eye bags during eyelid surgery, can be used for fat injection.
Facial rejuvenation with fat transfer, also known as facial fat grafting, is a cosmetic procedure that uses the patient’s own fat to restore lost facial volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. Fat is typically harvested from areas such as the abdomen or thighs and injected into the face.
Ideal candidates for facial fat transfer are individuals experiencing volume loss, hollow cheeks, deep facial lines, or signs of aging. Patients should be in good overall health and seek natural, long-lasting facial rejuvenation.
Fat injection to the face can treat areas such as the cheeks, under-eye hollows, nasolabial folds, temples, jawline, and lips. Treatment areas are customized to achieve balanced and natural-looking results.
Recovery after facial fat grafting usually takes 7 to 14 days. Swelling and bruising gradually subside, and final results become more visible within a few months as the transferred fat stabilizes.
The results of facial fat transfer are long-lasting, but not all injected fat survives. Typically, 60–80% of the transferred fat remains permanently. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle helps preserve the rejuvenated appearance.