MJ Paciorek PLASTIC SURGERY What is a Fat Transfer?
Want to smooth wrinkles, restore lost volume, or soften facial lines—but prefer a more natural approach? Facial fat transfer (also called fat injection) may be the perfect solution. This gentle, long-lasting procedure uses fat from your own body to enhance contours and reverse the signs of aging without synthetic fillers.
Fat is carefully harvested—often from the abdomen or thighs—then processed and reinjected into areas like the cheeks, lips, or under the eyes to create a more youthful, refreshed look.
Common Treatment Areas:
- Cheeks
- Lips
- Temples
- Under-eye hollows
- Smile lines and marionette lines
- Acne scars
How Fat Transfer Works
Using a small-scale liposuction technique, Dr. Paciorek gently removes fat from a donor site (typically the abdomen or thighs). That fat is then purified and carefully injected into the face to restore volume and improve skin texture. Because it uses your own tissue, the results are natural-looking and biocompatible.
Ideal Candidates
You may be a good candidate for fat transfer if you:
- Want to improve facial volume or contours naturally
- Are looking to reduce wrinkles, lines, or acne scars
- Prefer a filler-free option using your own fat
- Are in good overall health with realistic expectations
- Have sufficient fat in donor areas for harvesting
What You Can Expect
- Comfortable Procedure: Typically performed in-office with local anesthesia
- Minimal Downtime: Most patients return to daily activities within a few days
- Gradual, Lasting Results: Some improvement is seen immediately, with full results in 3 to 4 months
- Fat Absorption: It’s normal for up to 50% of the transferred fat to be reabsorbed by the body
If you’ve been looking for a subtle, natural way to enhance your features and restore youthful balance, facial fat transfer may be an excellent choice.
Complimentary Treatments
Dr. Paciorek was so kind and knowledgeable. I chose fat transfer because I wanted a natural option to restore fullness in my cheeks and around my eyes. The results are subtle and beautiful. I feel like myself again.
— Real Patient
Fat Transfer Frequently Asked Questions
Fat transfer can offer long-lasting results. While your body may reabsorb some of the fat, the remaining fat typically stays in place for years.
Most patients describe only mild discomfort. Local anesthesia is used to ensure comfort during fat removal and injection.
Some patients opt for a second treatment to achieve their desired volume, especially if a large amount of fat was reabsorbed. Dr. Paciorek will help you plan accordingly.
As with any procedure, there are risks, such as swelling, bruising, or infection. However, since your own fat is used, the risk of allergic reaction is minimized.
Yes! Fat transfer is often paired with procedures like facelifts, laser treatments, or skin tightening for comprehensive facial rejuvenation.