Facial Fat Grafting Arkansas

At Écosse Plastic Surgery, we understand that aging can take a toll on your skin, leaving it dull and lifeless. That's why we offer fat grafting, a revolutionary treatment that not only restores volume to your face but also rejuvenates your skin, leaving you looking younger and more vibrant than ever before. Trust us to help you achieve the radiant, youthful glow you deserve.

Rejuvenate Naturally: Dr. Koonce's Expertise in Facial Fat Grafting

This innovative procedure uses your own body fat to restore lost volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial contours, providing a youthful, radiant appearance without synthetic fillers. The procedure slims the donor site for a comprehensive transformation as an added benefit. Dr. Koonce's meticulous technique ensures precise, natural-looking results that complement your unique features. Experience the transformative power of facial fat grafting with Dr. Koonce's exceptional care and expertise at Écosse.

Exploring Facial Fat Grafting

Facial fat grafting, also known as fat transfer or fat injection, is a revolutionary cosmetic procedure that utilizes the patient's fat cells to enhance and restore volume to the face.

Through gentle liposuction, this technique involves harvesting excess fat from areas such as the following:

Abdomen
Thighs
Hips

The harvested fat is then carefully processed and purified before being injected into targeted areas of the face that have lost volume, such as the:

Cheeks
Temples
Nasolabial folds

Facial fat grafting offers a natural and long-lasting solution for facial rejuvenation, as it not only replenishes lost volume but also stimulates collagen production for improved skin texture and overall facial contour. With facial fat grafting, you can achieve a more youthful and refreshed appearance, restoring your facial harmony and reclaiming your confidence in a truly transformative way.

Benefits Of Facial Fat Grafting

By utilizing your body's fat cells, facial fat grafting provides a natural-looking outcome that seamlessly integrates with your facial features. The transferred fat has a high chance of survival, resulting in long-lasting and sustainable results.

Other significant benefits include the following:

Our face loses volume as we age, resulting in sagging skin and a hollow appearance. Facial fat grafting replenishes this lost volume, restoring youthful contours to the cheeks, temples, and nasolabial folds. It effectively rejuvenates your face, giving you a more refreshed and youthful look.
Compared to more invasive surgical procedures, the downtime associated with facial fat grafting is relatively minimal, allowing you to resume your daily activities with minimal interruption.
The injected fat adds volume and stimulates collagen production, enhancing skin quality and texture. This can lead to a smoother, more radiant complexion, reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars.
Since facial fat grafting utilizes your fat cells, there is minimal risk of allergic reactions or rejection by the body. This makes it a safe and reliable option for facial rejuvenation.

Facial Fat Grafting Candidates

Facial fat grafting is ideal for individuals who have experienced volume loss due to aging or other factors. It can effectively address hollowed cheeks, sunken temples, or a worn appearance.

Other candidacy considerations include the following:

If you have facial asymmetry, where one side of your face differs significantly, facial fat grafting can help restore balance and symmetry by adding volume strategically.

Facial fat grafting offers a non-surgical alternative for those wishing to rejuvenate their appearance without undergoing invasive facelifts or implants.
Candidates should have sufficient donor fat in the abdomen, thighs, or hips. This fat can be harvested via gentle liposuction for facial augmentation.

Woman with blond hair and makeup, head tilted

Procedure Details

The procedure begins with gentle liposuction to harvest excess fat from a donor site on your body. The harvested fat is carefully processed and purified for the highest quality graft. Next, tiny incisions are made in the target areas of your face where volume restoration is desired. The processed fat is then meticulously injected into these areas, sculpting and contouring your face to achieve a more youthful and harmonious appearance.

Dr. Koonce pays attention to detail and artistic precision to ensure the transferred fat integrates seamlessly with your facial features. The procedure typically takes a few hours, and local anesthesia or sedation may be used to ensure your comfort throughout the process.

Guidelines for a Smooth Recovery

You may experience swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort in the donor and recipient areas. Dr. Koonce will provide specific post-operative instructions to help you manage pain and promote optimal healing. It is essential to follow these instructions diligently, which may include:

Keeping your head elevated
Applying cold compresses
Taking prescribed medications as directed
Avoiding strenuous activities
Limiting your sun exposure during the initial healing phase

While swelling and bruising are common in the first few weeks, they will gradually subside, and you will begin to see the final results emerge.

Not all transferred fat will survive, but the fat cells that establish a blood supply will become a permanent part of your face. Regular follow-up appointments with Dr. Koonce will be scheduled to monitor your progress and ensure proper healing. You can expect the full benefits of facial fat grafting with patience and good care as your face achieves a rejuvenated, volumized, and natural-looking appearance.

Dr. Koonce's Mastery Of Facial Fat Grafting

At Écosse Plastic Surgery, patients are greeted with personalized care and attention, ensuring a comfortable and pampering experience from start to finish. Dr. Koonce's facial fat grafting is a masterpiece of artistry and precision. With meticulous liposuction to harvest excess fat and exact injections to sculpt and contour the face, she enhances her patients' natural beauty with remarkable expertise.

The procedure is tailored to everyone’s unique aesthetic goals, allowing for personalized transformations that harmoniously complement their facial features. Under Dr. Koonce's skilled hands, facial fat grafting transcends mere surgery and becomes a work of art, leaving patients feeling pampered, confident, and elegant. Contact us today to learn more.

Facial Fat Grafting FAQ

How long do the results of facial fat grafting last?

The transferred fat cells that establish a blood supply typically remain permanent. However, it's important to note that not all transferred fat will survive. Generally, the surviving fat cells can provide long-lasting results, with patients enjoying the benefits of facial fat grafting for years.

Are there any side effects or downtime associated with facial fat grafting?

Some common side effects of facial fat grafting may include swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort in the donor and recipient areas. These typically subside within a few weeks. Downtime varies among individuals but is generally minimal, allowing most patients to resume their daily activities quickly.

Will there be visible scarring after facial fat grafting?

The incisions for fat harvesting and injections during facial fat grafting are typically tiny and strategically placed to minimize scarring. Over time, any visible scarring tends to fade and become less noticeable.

Can facial fat grafting be combined with other procedures?

Yes, facial fat grafting can be combined with other cosmetic procedures. Dr. Koonce will determine the best approach based on your goals and needs.

How long does the facial fat grafting procedure take?

The facial fat grafting procedure's duration varies depending on the treatment's extent and the areas being addressed. Generally, the operation can be completed in a few hours. Dr. Koonce will provide you with a more accurate timeline during your consultation.

Can I expect immediate results from facial fat grafting?

Following facial fat grafting, there will be some initial swelling, which can temporarily mask the final results. However, as the swelling subsides and the transferred fat settles, you will begin to see the natural-looking and rejuvenating effects of the procedure over time.