Many things about the face change with age. Volume loss, downward migration or sagging, prominent eye bags, drooping eyebrows, and wrinkled skin are all common changes that happen along a spectrum as we age. These changes can begin in your thirties. A common early sign of aging is volume loss in the face, leading to a tired, drawn appearance. Facial fat grafting effectively addresses the issue of volume loss with aging.
If you are considering facial fat grafting in New York City, schedule your consultation at Bianca Molina Plastic Surgery. Located in Lower Manhattan, Dr. Bianca Molina is a board-certified plastic surgeon who is passionate about helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals.
Facial fat grafting is a surgical rejuvenation procedure where liposuction is performed on another part of the body with available fat. The harvested fat is then processed, purified, and placed into small syringes for transfer into areas of the face that require volume. Common areas of volume depletion due to aging include the cheeks, paranasal (around the nostrils), nasolabial folds, forehead, lips, and hollows of the eyes. Facial fat grafting can be thought of as a natural, more permanent filler that can provide you with stunning results for years.
There are several benefits from facial fat grafting that our New York City patients report, including:
The ideal candidates for facial fat grafting are women and men who have:
Facial Fat Grafting First Step
The first step to getting facial fat grafting in New York is to call our practice and schedule a consultation at our office, conveniently located in Lower Manhattan. During this session, you will meet with Dr. Molina, who will listen to your concerns, assess your face and the changes that have occurred due to again, and provide you with recommendations such as facial fat grafting,
Facial fat grafting can be done under local anesthesia or with deeper anesthesia, as necessary.
During the procedure, both the donor and recipient sites of the fat are numbed with local anesthesia. Fat is withdrawn or suctioned using a syringe or cannula (thin tube) that is inserted through tiny stab incisions. Once the fat is removed, it is purified to remove blood and damaged cells. Fat is then carefully transferred to the areas of your face that need volume restoration with a very small cannula. Slight overfilling may be necessary to allow the body to reabsorb a portion of the transferred fat over time in the initial period after surgery.
There are minimal restrictions after fat grafting. You should avoid initial strenuous activity for a few days but can then resume full activity. Most patients resume normal activity on the same day as surgery. Patients who had a higher volume of fat transferred may need a brief recovery period. Expect some swelling, bruising, or redness in both the donor and recipient sites. The severity will depend on the size and location of each area.
Facial Fat Grafting Cost
The cost of facial fat grafting in New York City will vary based on several factors, including the total treatment area Dr. Molina will focus on and your intended goals for the surgery. During your consultation, Dr. Molina will discuss all aspects of the procedure and map out a treatment plan specifically to benefit you. From there, our Concierge Team will let you know the price you can expect to pay and the financing options we offer.
Dr. Molina is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and a proud diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). While she is passionate about performing high-quality surgery, Dr. Molina cherishes the ability to form meaningful and long-lasting relationships with patients. As a widely recognized surgeon among her peers, a mother, and a wife, Dr. Molina holds a special interest in serving the needs of women. For every and any patient, Dr. Molina understands the importance of working together as a patient-surgeon team and feels communication is of the utmost importance in achieving realistic goals. She prescribes that surgical and non-surgical treatments should be tailored to each patient to provide the best possible outcome.
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Molina, call us today or contact us via the patient portal on our website. Our Concierge Team will help you achieve your ideal aesthetic.