Restore youthful volume and smoothness with facial fat transfer in Chicago, a natural solution to treat hollow cheeks, under-eye hollows, and fine lines. Sahar Nadimi, MD also offers nano fat transfer for precise rejuvenation, targeting delicate areas like the eyes and lips, enhancing your appearance with lasting, subtle, and refreshed results.
Restore lost volume using your own fat
Facial fat transfer, also known as fat grafting, is a procedure that uses your body’s own fat to restore lost volume and improve facial contours. Fat is gently harvested from areas like the abdomen or thighs, purified, and precisely injected into the face to smooth wrinkles, fill hollow areas, and rejuvenate your appearance. Unlike synthetic fillers, fat transfer provides natural, long-lasting results and promotes tissue health. Dr. Nadimi also offers nano fat transfer, a refined technique ideal for delicate areas like under the eyes or around the lips.
What does facial fat transfer treat?
- Hollow cheeks and sunken temples
- Under-eye hollows and dark circles
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Nasolabial folds and marionette lines
- Thinning lips and lip asymmetry
- Uneven facial contours or depressions
- Scarring from acne or trauma
- Signs of aging in delicate areas like the eyes and mouth
Facial fat transfer vs. nano fat transfer
Chicago facial fat transfer and nano fat transfer are both natural methods to restore volume and rejuvenate the face using your own fat. Traditional facial fat transfer targets larger areas like cheeks, temples, and nasolabial folds to create fuller contours and reduce wrinkles.
Nano fat transfer processes fat into smaller, smoother particles, ideal for delicate areas like under-eye hollows, fine lines, or lips. Both techniques offer long-lasting and natural results, but Dr. Nadimi will select the right approach based on your unique facial rejuvenation goals.
How facial fat transfer works
Facial fat transfer involves three main steps: harvesting, purification, and reinjection. Dr. Nadimi begins by harvesting fat from donor sites such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks using a small cannula and a tumescent liposuction technique. This method minimizes trauma to the fat cells and surrounding tissues. The collected fat is then processed using centrifugation or filtration to isolate viable fat cells and remove impurities, excess fluids, and damaged cells.
During the reinjection phase, Dr. Nadimi uses fine, blunt-tipped cannulas to place the purified fat in small, layered increments. This meticulous technique allows for precise contouring, ensuring natural integration with surrounding tissues and the long-term survival of the fat grafts. Fat transfer in Chicago is typically performed under local anesthesia or sedation, offering a minimally invasive approach to facial rejuvenation with minimal downtime.
Benefits of facial fat transfer:
- Uses your own fat for a natural, biocompatible solution
- Provides long-lasting results with proper care
- Restores volume to hollow or sunken areas
- Improves skin quality through stem cell-enriched fat
- Customizable to treat multiple facial areas
- Minimally invasive with minimal scarring
- Combines facial rejuvenation with body contouring
- Ideal for patients seeking an alternative to synthetic fillers
- Offers a smooth, natural feel and appearance
- Reduces the risk of allergic reactions or rejection
Facial fat transfer FAQs
How is Facial Fat Transfer Different From Fillers?
Facial fat transfer in Chicago uses your body’s own fat to restore volume and improve facial contours. Dr. Nadimi harvests fat from a donor area, such as your abdomen or thighs, and carefully injects it into areas of the face that need rejuvenation. Unlike synthetic fillers, fat transfer offers a natural solution that integrates with your tissues, often providing longer-lasting results. The presence of stem cells in the fat also improves skin quality.
How Long Does the Procedure Take?
The procedure typically takes 1 hour, depending on the areas being treated and the amount of fat being transferred. The process includes harvesting, purifying, and reinjecting fat into the face. Dr. Nadimi meticulously performs each step to ensure precision.
Am I a Good Candidate for Facial Fat Transfer?
You might be a good candidate if you want to restore facial volume, smooth wrinkles, or enhance facial contours naturally. The ideal candidates have enough fat in donor areas for harvesting and are in good overall health. During your consultation, Dr. Nadimi will assess your anatomy, discuss your goals, and determine if this procedure is right for you.
What Areas of the Face Can Be Treated With Fat Transfer?
Facial fat transfer is highly versatile and can treat multiple areas, including hollow cheeks, under-eye hollows, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, thinning lips, temples, and even acne or trauma scars. Nano fat transfer can target delicate areas like the under-eyes and fine lines around the lips for more precise results.
Areas such as the jawline or chin are not necessarily ideal for facial fat transfer due to the underlying bone structure, however Dr. Nadimi specializes in chin augmentation surgery to correct this area of the face.
What Type of Anesthesia is Used?
Chicago fat transfer is typically performed under local anesthesia with oral sedation to ensure your comfort. If multiple areas are being treated or a larger volume of fat is being harvested, Dr. Nadimi may recommend light IV sedation for a more relaxing experience.
How Long is the Recovery Period?
Recovery time varies depending on the extent of the procedure. Most patients experience mild swelling and bruising in both the donor and treated areas, which typically resolve within 1 to 2 weeks. You can return to work and most activities within a few days, but Dr. Nadimi recommends avoiding strenuous activity for about two weeks.
How Long Do the Results Last?
Facial fat transfer offers long-lasting results as the transplanted fat integrates with your tissues. While some of the injected fat may be naturally reabsorbed by the body in the first few months, the remaining fat provides permanent volume. Maintaining a stable weight and following Dr. Nadimi’s post-procedure care instructions can enhance the longevity of your results.
How Soon Will I See the Results?
You’ll notice an immediate improvement in volume and contour after the procedure, although some swelling is expected in the first week. Final results typically appear after 3 to 6 months once the swelling resolves and the transplanted fat has fully settled.
Meet Dr. Nadimi
Sahar Nadimi, MD, is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon specializing in advanced facial rejuvenation techniques, including facial fat transfer in Chicago. As clinical faculty at Loyola University Medical Center, she combines her surgical expertise with a personalized approach to patient care. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and commitment to natural results, Dr. Nadimi tailors each procedure to enhance your beauty. Schedule a consultation today to explore how facial fat transfer can rejuvenate your appearance.
