Fat Transfer to the Face in Houston, TX

Should I Combine Fat Transfer to the Face With Another Surgery?

While a fat transfer to the face can be performed as a standalone procedure for women looking to enhance their facial volume, it can also be combined with facial surgeries to improve the results of those procedures.

Fat transfer to the face cannot address skin or muscle laxity. Therefore, patients who experience such laxity on the lower face would benefit from a facelift, and patients who experience laxity on the eyes or forehead may benefit from eyelid surgery or a brow lift.

A full-face fat transfer is performed during every facelift procedure.

What Is My Fat Transfer to the Face Recovery Like?

Fat transfer to the face is an outpatient procedure, and patients will return home shortly following the treatment. Bandages and dressings may be wrapped around the harvesting site. You may experience bruising, swelling, redness, and some discomfort in the harvesting and injection sites. Any discomfort can be alleviated with cold compresses and oral pain medication.

You should rest with your head upright to promote blood circulation, reduce swelling, and enhance comfort. Most patients require one to two weeks away from work and their normal activities. Strenuous exercise should be avoided for four to six weeks.

When Will I See My Fat Transfer to the Face Results?

You will start to notice the results of your fat transfer to the face immediately following the injection; however, these results will adjust and fine-tune as the bruising and swelling subside, and the fat settles into place.

Not all of the transferred fat will survive. Dr. Kronowitz injects a higher volume of fat into the face with the expectation that not all of the fat will remain.

The results of your fat transfer to the face will last for many years; however, facial aging and volume loss may continue to occur. Some patients undergo additional fat transfer treatments to maintain facial fullness. Patients can help prolong the quality of their results by staying out of the sun, maintaining a stable weight, hydrating the skin, and following a healthy diet.

How Much Does Fat Transfer to the Face Cost in Houston, TX?

Fat transfer to the face is highly customized. The total cost of your procedure will vary depending on the amount of fat being harvested and injected, the number of treatment areas, any surgical combinations, and factors such as anesthesia fees, facility fees, and pre-surgical tests.

At Kronowitz Plastic Surgery, the cost of fat transfer to the face starts at $5,500, but this amount may differ based on the above factors.