Facial Grafting, also known as fat grafting or fat transfer, is a cosmetic procedure which involves taking fat from one area of the body (typically the abdomen or thighs) through liposuction and transferring it to another area of the face to add volume or fill areas that appear sunken. The harvested fat is processed and purified before being injected into specific areas of the face, such as the cheeks, lips, or under-eye hollows.

Facial grafting in Dubai can be used to restore lost facial volume, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, enhance facial contours, and provide a more youthful appearance. It is a natural and long-lasting solution as the transferred fat becomes incorporated into the existing tissues.

What is the Procedure?

Facial grafting is an outpatient procedure and involves the following steps:

• Consultation: You will first have an initial consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who will discuss your goals, assess your facial anatomy, and determine if you are a suitable candidate for facial grafting.
• Incisions: After administering anesthesia and marking target sites, the Plastic Surgeon draws small and inconspicuous incisions on the donor sites to harvest fat cells.
• Collection & Purification: Then comes the harvesting of fat from the donor sites on your body, typically the abdomen or thighs. Liposuction, be it laser-assisted or ultrasound-assisted, is performed to remove the fat. The harvested fat is carefully processed and purified to obtain the viable fat cells for transfer.
• Injection: The purified fat is then injected into specific areas of the face using small cannulas or needles. The injections are strategically placed to add volume, contour, or fill in areas that have lost fat or appear sunken. The surgeon will carefully sculpt and shape the face to achieve the desired outcome.
• Recovery: After the procedure, you may experience swelling, bruising, and temporary discomfort in both the donor and recipient areas. The recovery time can vary, but most individuals can resume their normal activities within a week or two.

Expected Benefits

Patients can expect to achieve the following desirable results from fat grafting:

• Restored Facial Volume: Facial grafting effectively restores lost facial volume, particularly in areas that have become hollow or sunken due to ageing or other factors. In this way, it provides you with a fuller and more youthful appearance.
• Enhanced Facial Contours: The procedure can improve the appearance of cheekbones, chin, temples, and other areas, thus resulting in a more balanced and harmonious facial structure.
• Reduced Wrinkles and Fine Lines: The injected fat can help smooth out wrinkles and fine lines, especially in areas like the nasolabial folds or marionette lines leading to a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance.
• Natural-Looking Results: Facial grafting, by using your own fat cells, offers the advantage of using a natural and biocompatible material. The transferred fat becomes incorporated into the existing tissues, providing long-lasting and natural-looking results.

It is important to note that the specific results and benefits may vary depending on individual factors, the techniques used, and the expertise of the Practitioner.

Need Help?

If you are interested in seeking advice or knowing more about facial grafting in Dubai, feel free to contact the Al Shunnar patient care team. Our coordinators will readily schedule a personal consultation session for you with one of our Board Certified Plastic Surgeons.

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