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Facial Fat Grafting

Introduction

Introduction to Facial Fat Grafting

Facial fat grafting is the transfer of fat from areas of excess in the body to a volume-depleted face. The body’s fat is a permanent filler, and in this procedure, even though 100% of the transferred fat cells might not be sustained in the long run, it is a natural method for volume boost. Patients choose fat grafting over dermal fillers for this natural and long-lasting option. Common target areas include nasolabial folds, paranasal folds, cheeks, forehead, lips, and under the eyes. To learn more about facial fat grafting in Chicago, schedule a consultation with double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Karthik Shastri at KSMD Facial Plastic Surgery.

What is Facial Fat Grafting?

Facial fat grafting is a surgical technique that involves liposuction from an area of the body that has extra harvestable fat cells, purifying and transferring the fat, then via injection into sections of your face that require a boost in volume. Facial fat grafting, or fat transfer, enhances facial fullness and can help build up shallow contours, like in your cheeks.

Unlike dermal fillers, facial fat transfers are permanent solutions. However, once the fat is grafted into the new location, only about 50-60% usually survives and lasts indefinitely. Therefore, patients might need multiple sessions to achieve the required facial fullness.

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What Are the Benefits of Facial Fat Grafting?

Our patients who have received facial fat grafting in Chicago at KSMD Facial Plastic Surgery have enjoyed numerous benefits, including a long-lasting impact. Some other benefits are listed below:


  • Improved cheek contours
  • Improved hollow under eyes
  • Improved nasolabial folds
  • Improved paranasal folds
  • Natural process
  • Reduction of acne scars
  • Restoration of facial volume
  • Smoothening of facial wrinkles
  • Youthful appearance

Who Are the Best Candidates For Facial Fat Grafting?

The ideal candidates for facial fat grafting would be those who want a natural filler for their loss in facial volume. Some of the characteristics that ideal candidates should have are:


  • Acne scars
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Lipoatrophy
  • Looking for long-lasting treatment
  • Maintain realistic expressions
  • Nasolabial folds
  • No underlying medical condition
  • Paranasal folds
  • Sunken under eyes

Consultation and Assessment

What’s the first step?

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The first step in getting facial fat grafting in Chicago is to schedule a consultation with double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Karthik Shastri. During this consultation, Dr. Shastri will discuss your medical history, aesthetic goals, concerns, and expectations from facial fat grafting. He will examine the target areas on your face, outlining potential techniques and injection sites while detailing the procedure’s associated risks, benefits, and recovery timeline. During this time, you will also identify the target sites for liposuction to harvest your fat cells.

Once you both agree to proceed with the procedure, Dr. Shastri will design your surgical plan, which you can take to our patient concierge for scheduling and pricing details and to receive any pre-operative instructions.

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What to Expect on the Day of Facial Fat Grafting Surgery

On the day of your facial fat grafting surgery in Chicago, Dr. Shastri and his team will receive you at the practice and get you settled in the procedure room. A staff member will review your surgical plan, ensuring you have no outlying questions or concerns. At this time, Dr. Shastri might also mark the target liposuction areas. Once you are ok to move ahead, a board-certified anesthesiologist will administer anesthesia to make sure you are comfortable and pain-free for the procedure.

Once you are sedated, Dr. Shastri will first perform liposuction on your target harvest areas, such as your abdomen or thighs. During liposuction, a small, hollow tube called a cannula gently suctions out the fat. Once the fat is extracted, it is processed in a centrifuge to separate excess fluid, debris, and dead cells from the adipose (fat) tissue.

Finally, Dr. Shastri will inject the prepared fat cell in small amounts through an ultrafine needle into areas of your face where you lack volume. As he injects it, he will expertly massage it into the areas of need, ensuring that he sculpts a facial contour to meet your aesthetic goals.

On average, facial fat grafting surgery takes one to two hours without complications. However, the length of time will vary depending on the amount of fat being transferred.

Facial Fat Grafting Recovery

After your surgery, the staff will monitor you in the recovery room until sedation wears off. Patients are recommended to have a family member or friend drive them home.

Patients should plan to take a few weeks off from their normal routine, ensuring they have time to rest and recuperate. This surgery will cause tenderness in the harvest areas and swelling, discomfort, and bruising on the face. As instructed by Dr. Shastri, patients can use cold compresses and pain medication.

The length of recovery time will also depend on how much fat is transferred.

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How Much Does Facial Fat Grafting Cost in Chicago, IL?

The cost of Facial Fat Grafting in Glenview and Chicago will depend on many factors, including the volume of the target area, Dr. Shastri’s fees, and anesthesia fees. To get an accurate estimate of the price, patients should schedule a consultation with Dr. Shastri so that he can create a customized surgical plan.

Why Choose KSMD Facial Plastic Surgery?

Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Karthik Shastri aims to provide his patients with outstanding, natural, long-lasting results based on the most advanced and innovative techniques. He is an excellent choice for your facial fat grafting in Chicago. Board-certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), Dr. Shastri has published several articles in medical literature and lectured across the country. He remains committed to evidence-based medicine and participates in several multi-institutional research endeavors.

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If you are looking for a natural and long-lasting solution to restoring youthful volume to your face, consider learning more about facial fat grafting in Chicago. Schedule your initial consultation with double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Karthik Shastri at KSMD Facial Plastic Surgery now.

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