Facial Fat Grafting

Overview

Facial fat grafting, also known as facial fat transfer, is a procedure that involves harvesting fat from one area of your body (typically your abdomen or thighs), purifying it, and injecting it into targeted areas of your face. Here at Cool Springs Plastic Surgery in Nashville, facial fat grafting is a natural and effective way to restore youthful facial volume and improve contour.

Performed by our experienced surgical team — Dr. John R. Moore and Dr. Konrad Sarosiek — this procedure uses your own fat to rejuvenate the face, offering long-lasting results without the use of synthetic fillers. With decades of combined experience, our board-certified plastic surgeons use advanced techniques to ensure safe outcomes and natural-looking enhancements.

Benefits of Facial Fat Grafting

• Restores volume to hollow cheeks, temples, and under-eye areas
• Softens deep facial creases, including nasolabial folds and marionette lines
• Enhances facial contours for a more youthful appearance
• Improves skin texture through the regenerative properties of fat
• Provides longer-lasting results than dermal fillers

Who Is a Good Candidate?

Ideal candidates for facial fat grafting include individuals who:

• Have experienced facial volume loss due to aging or weight loss
• Are seeking a longer-lasting alternative to dermal fillers
• Have adequate fat deposits for harvesting
• Are in good overall health and do not smoke

A consultation with one of our board-certified surgeons will help determine if facial fat grafting is the appropriate solution based on individual goals and facial structure.

Facial Fat Grafting Overview

Facial fat grafting is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of the procedure. Fat is harvested through gentle liposuction, usually from your abdomen, flanks, or thighs. Your fat is then processed to isolate viable cells and carefully injected into areas of your face requiring volume restoration.

The entire procedure generally takes one to two hours, depending on the specific treatment areas. Our surgical team uses meticulous techniques to ensure the fat is placed evenly and smoothly for natural-looking results. Because the surgery uses your own fat, the risk of an adverse reaction is virtually eliminated.

Fat Transfer Recovery and Results

You can expect mild swelling and bruising in both the donor and recipient areas, which generally resolves within a couple weeks. You will likely feel well enough to resume normal activities after a week, though strenuous exercise should be avoided for a longer period.

Because your body may reabsorb some of the transferred fat, final results are evaluated after a few months. Once established, the remaining fat cells provide long-lasting volume.

Why Choose Cool Springs Plastic Surgery?

With a reputation for excellence and patient-focused care, Cool Springs Plastic Surgery is trusted by patients throughout Nashville, Brentwood, Mount Juliet, and Franklin. Dr. Moore and Dr. Sarosiek combine surgical skill with artistic insight to achieve subtle and transformative results. Each facial fat grafting procedure is customized to enhance individual facial balance while maintaining natural expression.

Schedule a consultation at Cool Springs Plastic Surgery to learn more about facial fat transfer and whether it’s the right option for facial rejuvenation. Call (615) 771-7718.