Fat Grafting
Natural volume restoration using your own fat for the most biocompatible results
What is Fat Grafting?
Fat grafting, also known as autologous fat transfer or lipofilling, is a revolutionary procedure that uses your own fat cells to restore volume to facial areas that have lost fullness due to aging, weight loss, or genetics. This natural approach to facial rejuvenation provides soft, natural-looking results that can last for years.
At Avant MedSpa, our expert practitioners harvest fat from areas where you have excess (such as the abdomen or thighs), purify it, and then carefully inject it into areas needing volume restoration. Because we're using your own tissue, there's no risk of allergic reaction or rejection, making it the most biocompatible filler available.
Key Benefits
100% Natural
Uses your own fat cells for complete biocompatibility
Long-Lasting Results
Can provide permanent volume enhancement
Dual Benefit
Removes unwanted fat while adding volume
Skin Quality
Improves skin texture and tone in treated areas
Quick Information
Common Treatment Areas
Fat grafting can restore volume and rejuvenate multiple areas of the face
Restore youthful fullness and lift to sunken or flat cheeks
Fill hollow tear troughs and reduce dark circles
Restore volume to hollow temples for a youthful contour
Create fuller, more defined lips with natural movement
Soften deep smile lines from nose to mouth
Define and contour the jaw for a more sculpted appearance
Restore volume to aging hands for a youthful appearance
Fill depressed scars and improve skin texture
The Fat Grafting Process
Harvesting
Fat is gently removed from donor sites like the abdomen, thighs, or flanks using specialized liposuction techniques that preserve fat cell viability.
Processing
The harvested fat is purified using centrifugation or filtration to isolate healthy fat cells and remove impurities, blood, and excess fluids.
Preparation
Purified fat is loaded into small syringes for precise injection. Different processing methods create macro, micro, or nanofat for specific uses.
Injection
Fat is carefully injected in small amounts using specialized cannulas, creating smooth, natural contours with optimal fat survival.
Advanced Fat Processing Techniques
We utilize different fat processing methods to achieve specific results
Macrofat
Larger fat parcels ideal for significant volume restoration in cheeks, temples, and body contouring
Microfat
Refined fat particles perfect for facial rejuvenation, providing both volume and skin quality improvement
Nanofat
Ultra-processed fat containing growth factors for skin rejuvenation, texture, and pigmentation improvement
Frequently Asked Questions
How is fat grafting different from dermal fillers?
+Fat grafting uses your own fat cells, making it 100% biocompatible with no risk of allergic reaction. While dermal fillers typically last 6-24 months, fat grafting can provide permanent results as the transferred fat cells establish blood supply in their new location. Additionally, fat grafting improves skin quality and texture, something synthetic fillers cannot achieve.
What percentage of transferred fat survives?
+Typically, 50-70% of transferred fat survives permanently. The fat that successfully establishes blood supply in the first few months remains permanently. Your surgeon may slightly overfill initially to account for this natural absorption. Advanced techniques like PRP (platelet-rich plasma) can improve fat survival rates to up to 80%.
How long is the recovery period?
+Most patients experience swelling and bruising for 3-7 days at both the donor and injection sites. You can typically return to work within a week, though strenuous activities should be avoided for 2-3 weeks. Final results become apparent after 3-6 months as swelling completely resolves and the fat settles.
Am I a good candidate for fat grafting?
+Good candidates have sufficient donor fat (even thin patients often have enough), are in good general health, have realistic expectations, and are looking for natural, long-lasting results. Fat grafting is ideal for those who want to address volume loss while avoiding synthetic materials. Very thin patients with minimal body fat may need to consider alternatives.
Can fat grafting be combined with other procedures?
+Yes! Fat grafting is often combined with facelifts, eyelid surgery, or laser treatments for comprehensive rejuvenation. It can also be performed alongside body contouring procedures since we're already harvesting fat. Many patients appreciate the dual benefit of removing unwanted fat while enhancing facial volume.