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Fat grafting offers refined, natural rejuvenation by restoring youthful facial volume with your own tissue. This technique enhances harmony, softens age-related changes, and complements Dr. White’s highly specialized approach to facial cosmetic surgery.

Facial Fat Grafting with Dr. Matthew White

Facial aging often begins with volume loss that alters contours and diminishes vibrancy. With his focused expertise in face and neck surgery, Dr. Matthew White approaches fat grafting with the same meticulous artistry and precision that define his facelift results. He blends surgical mastery with a deep understanding of facial balance to create natural, long-lasting enhancements. To begin planning your treatment, schedule your consultation with us today.

What is Fat Grafting?

Fat grafting, also known as fat transfer, uses your own purified fat to restore volume to areas of the face that have thinned with age. After gentle liposuction is performed to harvest the fat, it is processed and strategically placed to refine contours, smooth transitions, and rejuvenate the overall facial appearance.

Benefits of Fat Grafting

Volume restoration: Provides natural fullness in areas affected by aging.
Long-term improvement: Offers lasting results due to the survival of transferred fat cells.
Natural look and feel: Uses your own tissue for organic, seamless enhancement.
Versatility: Can address multiple facial regions during a single procedure.
Complements surgery: Pairs well with facelifts and eyelid surgery for comprehensive rejuvenation.

Am I a Good Candidate for Fat Grafting?

Individuals who experience facial hollowing, deflation, or diminished contour may benefit from fat grafting. Ideal candidates are in good health, have realistic expectations, and possess adequate donor fat. This procedure is suited for those seeking natural outcomes with the advantage of using their own tissue.

Why Choose Dr. Matthew White for Fat Grafting?

Dr. White’s practice is devoted almost entirely to facial aesthetic surgery. His deep understanding of facial anatomy, structural beauty, and proportion allows him to place fat with exceptional precision. His conservative ethos ensures subtle refinement rather than excessive fullness, and his experience with complex facial rejuvenation techniques positions him as an authority in achieving balanced, harmonious results.

Your Consultation

During your consultation, Dr. White evaluates your facial structure, aging patterns, and goals to determine where fat grafting may provide the most benefit. He discusses realistic outcomes, reviews complementary treatment options, and creates a plan tailored to your desired degree of rejuvenation.

How Much Does It Cost?

The cost of fat grafting varies based on the areas treated, the amount of fat transferred, and whether the procedure is combined with other facial surgeries. Pricing details are reviewed during your consultation so that your plan reflects your needs and aesthetic goals.

What to Expect During Your Procedure

Fat grafting typically begins with gentle removal of fat from a donor area such as the abdomen or flanks. The fat is then purified and injected in small, precise amounts to refine facial shape. The technique prioritizes control and accuracy to create smooth, natural transitions.

Fat Grafting Recovery and Results

Swelling and bruising generally improve over the first one to two weeks. Some of the transferred fat integrates permanently, providing lasting rejuvenation. Final results reveal fuller contours, softer transitions, and a refreshed yet entirely natural appearance.

Alternative or Related Procedures

Facelift: Elevates sagging tissues for structural rejuvenation.
Eyelid surgery: Improves eyelid heaviness and puffiness.
Dermal fillers: Offers temporary volume enhancement without surgery.
Ultherapy: Supports skin tightening for enhanced firmness.

Fat Grafting FAQ

What areas of the face can be improved with fat grafting?

Fat grafting can enhance volume in the cheeks, temples, under-eye area, jawline, and other regions where aging has reduced fullness.

How long do fat grafting results last?

Once transferred fat cells establish a blood supply, they can provide long-lasting improvement. Some initial absorption occurs, but surviving fat generally remains long-term.

Is fat grafting performed alone or with other procedures?

It can be performed on its own or paired with a facelift, eyelid surgery, or brow lift to achieve a more comprehensive rejuvenation.

How is the fat processed before injection?

After harvesting, the fat is purified to remove excess fluid and prepare it for precise placement.

Will I have visible scars from fat grafting?

Incisions used for fat harvest and placement are very small and typically inconspicuous once healed.

How much downtime should I expect?

Most clients return to daily activities within several days, although swelling may persist for one to two weeks.

Is fat grafting suitable for younger patients?

Younger individuals experiencing early volume loss or asymmetry may benefit depending on their aesthetic goals and anatomy.

Discover the Benefits of Facial Fat Grafting

If you are ready to restore soft, youthful contours with a natural approach, schedule your consultation with Dr. White today. His expertise in facial surgery ensures that every treatment is delivered with precision, artistry, and an unwavering commitment to optimal results.