Fat Injections - The New Trend in Facial Aesthetic Surgery

Fat grafting has changed the approach toward facial aesthetic surgery dramatically. Traditional facelifts simply do not provide a natural result as a stand alone procedure. Facial fat injections should almost always be a part of any facial rejuvenation procedure and frequently is the only surgical technique needed.


Fat grafting is not new and has been around for decades. However, we have seen a paradigm shift in the way we approach facial aging and the technique of fat transfer has become increasingly popular over the last two years. There is no question that fat is the ideal material for soft tissue augmentation, and that the results obtained with fat grafting are the most natural-appearing. In the past, resorption (breakdown) of grafted fat resulted in only temporary, unpredictable improvement. Grafted fat must gain its own blood supply in its new location in order to persist long-term, and this was not possible when large amounts were injected at once and when specialized instrumentation and techniques were not employed.

Today, we use a technique called micro-fat grafting, in which tiny amounts of fat are delicately placed with a small blunt needle in a series of discrete layers throughout the face and hands. This allows the thin beads of fat to 'find' and new blood supply and flourish. This procedure requires specialized training and specialized surgical instruments, as well as patience and attention to detail on the part of the surgeon. When microfat grafting or fat transfer is performed properly, permanent improvements in facial aesthetics are possible.

Structural fat grafting is most commonly performed on the cheeks, upper and lower eyelids, mid-face, jowls, lips and hands. As we age, we 'deflate' due to fat loss. Deflation causes the overlying skin to sag. In the past, taking up excess skin with a facelift fixed the sag yet failed to 're-inflate' the face resulting in an unnatural result. Fat re-inflation has resulted in better rejuvenation and happier patients.

We are experts in fat transfer technology and encourage you to consult with Dr. Light if you think this procedure would beneficial.

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