Facial Fat Grafting & Contouring in Beverly Hills, CA
At Adanna Plastic Surgery, we specialize in facial fat grafting and contouring — a sophisticated procedure that uses your body’s own fat to restore lost facial volume, smooth hollows, and refine your overall facial contours. Unlike synthetic fillers, fat grafting provides long-lasting, natural-looking results with no risk of allergic reaction. Our Beverly Hills plastic surgeon brings an artistic, detail-oriented approach to every procedure for outcomes that look beautifully refreshed. Call (310) 614-0089 to schedule your consultation.
What Is Facial Fat Grafting?
Facial fat grafting — also called fat transfer or autologous fat injection — is a surgical technique in which fat is carefully harvested from a donor area of your body (such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks) via small-incision liposuction, processed and purified, then precisely injected into targeted areas of the face to restore volume, contour, and a youthful appearance.
As we age, the face naturally loses subcutaneous fat, causing hollowing in the cheeks, temples, and under-eye areas; deepening of nasolabial folds; and a loss of overall facial fullness. Facial fat grafting at Adanna Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills addresses these changes using your own biological tissue — meaning the results feel completely natural to the touch and integrate seamlessly into your existing facial anatomy.
What Areas Can Be Treated with Facial Fat Grafting?
At Adanna Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA , facial fat grafting can enhance and restore volume in several areas of the face, including:
Cheeks: Restoring fullness to flat or deflated cheeks for a more youthful, lifted appearance. Under-eye hollows (tear troughs): Softening dark circles and hollow depressions beneath the eyes for a more rested look. Temples: Filling in temporal hollowing that contributes to a gaunt, aged appearance. Nasolabial folds: Reducing the depth of smile lines between the nose and mouth. Lips: Adding subtle, natural volume and definition to the lips. Jawline and chin: Enhancing the contour and definition of the lower face.
Why Choose Fat Grafting Over Dermal Fillers?
Both facial fat grafting and HA dermal fillers can address volume loss in the face, but they differ significantly in terms of longevity, feel, and mechanism. Fat grafting uses your own biological fat — there is no foreign substance introduced into the body, and a portion of the transferred fat establishes a permanent blood supply, meaning a significant portion of the results can be very long-lasting. Dermal fillers are temporary, typically lasting six months to two years depending on the product. For patients seeking a more durable solution to facial volume loss, fat grafting is often the preferred choice at Adanna Plastic Surgery.
The Facial Fat Grafting Procedure
Facial fat grafting at Adanna Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of the procedure and whether it is being combined with other surgeries. The procedure involves three stages: fat harvesting via minimally invasive liposuction from a donor site, fat processing and purification, and precise microinjection of fat into the targeted facial areas.
The entire process is meticulous and artistically demanding — Dr. Williams carefully layers small amounts of fat in multiple tissue planes to maximize both survival of the transferred cells and the naturalness of the result. The donor site benefits from the mild body contouring effect of the fat removal as well.
Facial Fat Grafting Recovery
After facial fat grafting at Adanna Plastic Surgery, patients can expect swelling and bruising both in the treated facial areas and at the liposuction donor site. Most of this resolves within two to three weeks. The face may initially appear slightly overfilled as some swelling is present — this settles over several weeks as the transferred fat establishes its blood supply and the non-surviving fat cells are absorbed by the body.
Final results from facial fat grafting are typically visible at three to six months. Most patients see approximately 50–70% of the transferred fat survive long-term, contributing to natural, lasting improvement. Touch-up sessions can be performed if additional volume is desired after the results stabilize.
Combining Fat Grafting with Other Facial Procedures
Facial fat grafting is frequently combined with surgical procedures at Adanna Plastic Surgery for a more comprehensive facial rejuvenation. It is commonly paired with a facelift & neck lift to address both skin laxity and volume loss simultaneously, with a brow lift to rejuvenate the upper face, or with eyelid surgery for comprehensive upper and mid-face restoration. For patients who prefer non-surgical options, Sculptra offers a biostimulatory alternative to fat grafting. Contact Adanna Plastic Surgery at (310) 614-0089 to discuss which approach is best for your goals.
Facial Fat Grafting FAQs — Beverly Hills, CA
What areas of the face can be treated with facial fat grafting at Adanna Plastic Surgery?
At Adanna Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, facial fat grafting can treat the cheeks, under-eye hollows (tear troughs), temples, nasolabial folds, lips, jawline, and chin. The treatment is fully customized based on each patient’s unique anatomy and areas of volume loss.
How long do the results of facial fat grafting last?
A significant portion of the transferred fat — typically 50–70% — establishes a permanent blood supply and provides long-lasting volume restoration. Results are generally considered semi-permanent to long-lasting, with many patients enjoying improvement for several years or more. Touch-up sessions can be performed once results have stabilized at six months.
Is facial fat grafting better than dermal fillers?
Both have their place. Fat grafting at Adanna Plastic Surgery uses your own biological tissue and offers longer-lasting results than temporary HA fillers. However, fillers are non-surgical and reversible, making them a better fit for patients who prefer minimal downtime or want to try volume enhancement before committing to surgery. Dr. Williams will help you determine which is most appropriate for your goals.
What is recovery like after facial fat grafting?
Most patients experience swelling and bruising both at the face and at the liposuction donor site for two to three weeks. Initial results may appear slightly overfilled as swelling is present. Final results become clear at three to six months as transferred fat integrates and residual swelling resolves.
Where is the fat harvested from for facial fat grafting?
Fat is typically harvested from areas with a reliable supply of fat, such as the abdomen, inner or outer thighs, or flanks. The donor site undergoes a mild liposuction during the harvest process, resulting in a slight body contouring benefit as well. Dr. Williams will discuss the best donor site for you during your consultation at Adanna Plastic Surgery.
Can facial fat grafting be combined with other procedures?
Yes — facial fat grafting is frequently combined with facelift surgery, brow lifts, and eyelid surgery at Adanna Plastic Surgery to provide both structural lifting and volume restoration in a single procedure. Combining approaches often delivers the most natural, comprehensive facial rejuvenation results.
How do I know if facial fat grafting is right for me?
If you are experiencing facial volume loss, hollow cheeks, sunken under-eye areas, or deepening nasolabial folds and are looking for longer-lasting improvement, facial fat grafting may be an excellent option. The best way to determine candidacy is through a personal consultation at Adanna Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills, CA . Call (310) 614-0089 to schedule today.