Facial Fat Grafting in Surrey, British Columbia

Restore youthful facial volume and smooth contours with natural fat transfer performed by the board-certified plastic surgeons at PSG in Surrey, British Columbia.

A Natural Approach to Facial Rejuvenation

Over time, the face can lose its youthful fullness as natural fat stores diminish, leading to hollow cheeks, deeper facial lines, and a more tired appearance. Facial fat grafting, also known as fat transfer to the face, provides a long-lasting and natural way to restore lost volume, soften wrinkles, and rejuvenate facial contours. At PSG, our board-certified plastic surgeons perform this advanced technique using your body’s own fat to restore balance and vitality to your facial features. The result is a refreshed, youthful appearance that looks and feels completely natural.

Benefits of Facial Fat Grafting

Facial fat grafting offers several advantages for patients seeking long-term facial rejuvenation using natural tissue rather than synthetic fillers. Depending on your goals, the procedure may provide:

Natural, long-lasting results: Uses your own purified fat to restore smooth, natural facial volume
Improved skin quality: Stem cells and growth factors present in fat may help enhance overall skin tone and texture
Versatile treatment: Restores volume in multiple areas, including the cheeks, temples, under-eyes, lips, and nasolabial folds
Dual benefit: Fat is harvested from areas such as the abdomen, thighs, or hips, offering subtle body contouring as well
Low risk of reaction: Because your own tissue is used, allergic or rejection reactions are extremely unlikely

For patients seeking a natural and lasting approach to facial rejuvenation, fat grafting can provide subtle yet transformative results.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

You may be an ideal candidate for facial fat grafting if you:

Have hollow or sunken facial areas, such as cheeks or under-eyes
Want to restore volume lost due to ageing, weight loss, or genetics
Prefer a natural filler option over synthetic injectables
Are in good general health, do not smoke, and maintain a stable weight
Have realistic expectations about subtle, natural-looking enhancement

Your surgeon will assess your facial anatomy and available donor fat during your consultation to determine if this procedure is right for you.

What to Expect During Your Consultation

During your personalized consultation, your surgeon will examine your facial structure and discuss which areas would most benefit from volume restoration. They’ll also identify suitable donor sites for fat harvesting, usually the abdomen, thighs, or flanks, and create a plan designed to achieve smooth, balanced results. This collaborative approach ensures that your outcome feels authentic to your features, enhancing rather than altering your natural beauty.

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The Facial Fat Grafting Procedure

Facial fat grafting is performed in two stages and typically takes one to two hours.

Harvesting: A small amount of fat is removed from a donor site (commonly the abdomen, thighs, or hips) using gentle liposuction.
Purification: The harvested fat is processed and purified to isolate the healthiest, most viable fat cells.
Injection: The purified fat is strategically injected into targeted facial areas using fine cannulas to ensure smooth, even distribution.

This meticulous technique allows your surgeon to build natural contours, restore youthful volume, and refine overall balance. The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic, and patients typically return home the same day.

Recovery and Results

Recovery from facial fat grafting is typically comfortable and relatively quick. Mild swelling and bruising may occur in both the donor and injection areas but usually improve within a few weeks. Typical recovery milestones include:

Return to light activities: Within a few days
Resume work: About one week after the procedure
Visible improvement: Immediately, with continued refinement over several months
Final results: Three to six months after surgery, once swelling subsides and fat integration is complete

A small portion of the transferred fat is naturally absorbed by the body during healing. The remaining fat cells establish a permanent blood supply and provide long-lasting volume restoration, often for many years. Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve your results.

Potential Risks

Facial fat grafting is considered a safe and low-risk procedure when performed by an experienced surgeon. However, as with all surgical treatments, potential risks include:

Temporary swelling or bruising
Minor asymmetry between treated areas
Small irregularities at donor or injection sites
Rare infection or fat reabsorption beyond expectations

Our team provides detailed aftercare instructions and supports you throughout your healing process to ensure optimal results.

Frequently Asked Questions Facial Fat Grafting

Interested in restoring natural facial volume and youthful contours? Schedule a consultation with PSG in Surrey, British Columbia, to learn how facial fat grafting can rejuvenate your appearance using your body’s own natural tissue.

How is facial fat grafting different from fillers?

Facial fat grafting uses your own natural fat to restore volume and support long-term rejuvenation, while dermal fillers are synthetic and temporary. Fat grafting may also improve skin texture and tone over time.

Can facial fat grafting be combined with other procedures?

Yes. Many patients combine facial fat grafting with procedures such as facelift surgery, eyelid surgery, or skin resurfacing for more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

How long will my results last?

Once the transferred fat has integrated with surrounding tissue, results can last for many years—often significantly longer than traditional dermal fillers.

Will the procedure leave scars?

No visible scars are typically left behind. The incisions used for fat harvesting and injection are very small and usually fade almost completely over time.

When can I wear makeup or return to social activities?

Most patients can resume light makeup use and return to social activities within about a week, depending on the level of swelling.