Facial Fat Grafting

Restore youthful volume with your body’s own natural tissue through facial fat grafting—an artistic, long-lasting alternative to synthetic fillers or more extensive surgery.

Refined Volume Restoration, Reimagined

At LampertMD Plastic Surgery in Miami, facial fat grafting represents the perfect intersection of surgical precision and artistic refinement. Dr. Joshua Lampert’s elite training in craniofacial surgery and fine arts allows him to deliver results that revive your youthful appearance while respecting your natural beauty.

What is Facial Fat Grafting?

Facial fat grafting—also called autologous fat transfer—involves harvesting fat from one area of your body (typically the abdomen, thighs, or flanks) and purifying it before carefully re-injecting it into areas of facial volume loss. This technique can restore fullness to:

Hollow cheeks
Under-eye depressions
Temples
Nasolabial folds
The jawline

When performed by a surgeon with Dr. Lampert's artistic eye and micro-surgical skill, facial fat grafting becomes more than a technical procedure. It becomes a sculptural enhancement. This technique is often combined with a fat-grafting facelift to address both volume loss and skin laxity for a more comprehensive rejuvenation.

Benefits of Facial Fat Grafting

Restores natural-looking fullness to the face
Uses your own tissue—no synthetic fillers or implants
Long-lasting results (many years vs. months with fillers)
Can improve skin tone and texture due to the stem cells in fat
Can be performed alone or with a fat-grafting facelift
Minimal incisions and nearly invisible scarring
Low risk of allergic reaction or rejection

Are You a Good Candidate?

You may be a candidate for facial fat grafting if you:

Experience facial volume loss due to aging or weight loss
Prefer a natural, long-lasting alternative to dermal fillers
Are healthy, a non-smoker, and have enough donor fat
Desire subtle yet transformative results with minimal scarring
Are considering a fat-grafting facelift to complement volume restoration with lifting

Why Choose LampertMD Plastic Surgery?

LampertMD Plastic Surgery approaches every facial rejuvenation procedure with the reverence and precision it deserves. Dr. Lampert is a board-certified plastic surgeon with advanced craniofacial and aesthetic surgery training and a background in sculpture and the visual arts. This rare blend of technical mastery and artistic vision makes him uniquely qualified to deliver natural, lasting facial enhancement.

Our AHCA-accredited Ambulatory Surgery Center—one of only three of its kind in Miami-Dade County—offers world-class safety and privacy. We maintain hospital-grade standards, ensuring your surgical experience is luxurious and secure.

It All Starts With a Consultation

Dr. Lampert believes the best results begin with trust, communication, and careful planning. During your one-on-one consultation, he’ll take the time to understand your concerns, examine your facial anatomy, and review your medical history. Together, you’ll develop a personalized plan—whether a standalone fat transfer or a fat-grafting facelift—to help you achieve your ideal aesthetic.

"Dr. Lampert and his staff are FANTASTIC! Their knowledge, professionalism, and caring personalities exceeded my expectations. I am beyond happy with my procedures (breast lift with silicone implants and C-section scar revision). I highly recommend him and his wonderful staff!"

What Does it Cost?

Facial fat grafting pricing varies based on complexity, treatment areas, and whether the procedure is performed alone or combined with other surgeries, like a fat-grafting facelift. After your consultation, we’ll provide a detailed quote that includes all surgical, facility, and anesthesia fees. Financing options are available for qualified patients.

What to Expect During the Procedure

Facial fat grafting is performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on your case and whether other procedures are included.

Dr. Lampert gently harvests fat using liposuction, purifies it to isolate healthy, viable cells, and then strategically re-injects them into facial areas using microcannulas for smooth, natural contours.

When combined with a fat-grafting facelift, the procedure also involves precise lifting of underlying facial tissues for full facial rejuvenation.

Recovery and Results Timeline

Swelling and bruising are common for the first 1–2 weeks
Most patients return to work and social activity within 10–14 days
The body will naturally reabsorb some of the transferred fat; the rest will establish long-term volume
Final results are typically visible around 3–4 months and can last for many years
Dr. Lampert will monitor your recovery closely and provide detailed aftercare instructions to support your healing and maintain your results

Alternative or Related Procedures

Fat-Grafting Facelift: For patients seeking both volume and lift.
Deep Plane Facelift: A more extensive structural facelift technique.
Dermal Fillers: Temporary, non-surgical option to restore facial volume.
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty): Pairs well with fat grafting for a rejuvenated eye area.
Laser Skin Resurfacing: Improves tone, texture, and elasticity.

FAQ's

How long does facial fat grafting last?

Results can last several years or longer since the transferred fat that survives becomes a permanent part of the facial tissue.

Can fat grafting be repeated if needed?

Yes. Additional sessions can enhance or refine results if desired.

Is fat grafting better than fillers?

Fat grafting is more natural and longer-lasting, though dermal fillers offer more temporary and reversible results.

What’s the difference between facial fat grafting and a fat-grafting facelift?

Facial fat grafting addresses volume loss alone, while a fat-grafting facelift also lifts underlying tissues and tightens skin.

Will I lose fat from the treated areas?

Some reabsorption is expected. Dr. Lampert accounts for this during the injection.

Where is the fat typically harvested from?

Common donor sites include the abdomen, flanks, inner thighs, or hips.

Will there be scarring?

Any incisions for fat harvesting and injection are tiny and well-hidden.

Can fat grafting improve skin quality?

Yes. Fat contains stem cells that may enhance skin tone and elasticity.

What are the risks?

Risks include asymmetry, fat absorption, lumps, bruising, or, rarely, infection. Dr. Lampert’s meticulous technique minimizes these.

Can I combine fat grafting with other procedures?

Absolutely. For optimal rejuvenation, many patients undergo a fat-grafting facelift, eyelid surgery, or laser treatments at the same time.

Trust Your Face to a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Who Treats Every Procedure Like a Work of Art

Discover how facial fat grafting—or a fat-grafting facelift—can restore youthful vitality using your body’s natural resources. Schedule your private consultation with Dr. Joshua Lampert today.

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