Facial Fat Grafting

Facial Fat Grafting is discussed here in general, educational terms. Restoring volume selectively using the patient's own tissue.

What is appropriate for one person is rarely appropriate for another. The purpose of this page is to describe the considerations involved, not to recommend a course of treatment.

Planning begins with observation and conversation. Anatomy, proportion, tissue quality, lifestyle and long-term goals are all considered before any recommendation is made.

Where a more conservative option is likely to serve a patient better, it is discussed openly — including the possibility that treatment may not be appropriate at all.

Candidacy is assessed individually and depends on health history, anatomy, expectations and readiness. Suitability can only be determined following an in-person or virtual consultation.

A consultation is an unhurried conversation. Concerns are discussed, relevant history is reviewed, examination is performed where appropriate, and options are explained with their respective considerations.

The procedure is described in high-level terms during consultation, including setting, expected duration and the anaesthetic approach considered appropriate for the individual plan.

Anaesthetic choice is made together with the anaesthetic team, based on the plan and individual health considerations. Care is provided in accredited facilities.

Recovery is individual. General timelines are discussed during consultation, along with the support, review appointments and practical considerations involved.

No specific recovery duration can be guaranteed.

Outcomes develop gradually as tissues settle, often over many months. Photography and review appointments are used to follow progress over time.

Individual results vary.

All procedures carry risk. Relevant risks, alternatives and limitations are reviewed in detail during consultation and in the written information provided beforehand.

This page is educational and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice.