Who may be a suitable candidate for Facial Fat Graft?

A facial fat graft is a surgical procedure that uses the patient’s own fat to restore natural volume to the cheeks, temples, or under-eye area, improving facial harmony without synthetic fillers.

INDICATIONS

A facial fat graft may be suitable for patients who:

• Notice hollowing of the cheeks or temples with age or after significant weight loss.
• Want to improve facial fullness with a natural look rather than temporary fillers.
• Have enough donor fat that can be safely harvested from another body area.
• Are seeking a longer-lasting result compared with resorbable fillers.
• Are in good general health and maintain a reasonably stable weight.
• Understand that some transferred fat may be absorbed and that the final result develops gradually.Liposuction

CONTRAINDICATIONS

The procedure may not be appropriate, or may need to be postponed, when:

• Very low body fat limits the amount of donor fat available for transfer.
• Weight is unstable or significant weight change is planned soon.
• Uncontrolled medical conditions, bleeding disorders, or healing concerns increase surgical risk.
• The patient smokes and cannot follow cessation requirements before surgery.
• There are unexplained lumps, cysts, or changes in the donor or injection areas.
• Expectations do not account for partial fat absorption or a possible additional session.Liposuction

Note: This article is for general patient education and does not determine individual suitability. Final recommendations, planning and expected recovery are determined after medical assessment and consultation.