We understand that facing aging signs or undesirable facial features can deeply impact how you feel. If you struggle with volume loss, wrinkles, or asymmetry concerns, addressing them could be key to regaining your confidence.
If you’re looking for a natural solution to rejuvenate your appearance in Toronto, Dr. Thomas Bell is renowned for his mastery in Facial Fat Transfer. This procedure uses your fat cells to effectively target volume loss, wrinkles, and uneven contours. Dr. Bell has an expert understanding of facial anatomy and uses refined techniques to craft personalized treatments that enhance your natural beauty. His dedication to excellence and patient care has made him a preferred choice for those looking to revitalize their look.
Facial Fat Grafting, or micro fat transplantation, is a cosmetic procedure designed to rejuvenate and sculpt the face by transferring purified fat cells from the body’s excess fat areas to the face. This process involves centrifuging the harvested fat to isolate and purify fat and stem cells, eliminating undesired elements before injection. This method not only restores lost volume but also enhances facial contours and smooths out wrinkles and skin indentations. It is particularly effective for augmenting areas like the cheeks and lips and filling in the hollows around the eyes and temples, alongside defining the jawline.
When fat is transferred under the eyes, it can significantly reduce the appearance of hollows and dark circles that contribute to a tired look, providing a more rested and youthful appearance. For the cheeks, fat grafting can create fuller, more defined cheekbones, contributing to a healthier and more vibrant facial aesthetic. This targeted application of fat grafting allows for subtle yet impactful enhancements that can dramatically improve facial harmony and youthfulness.
Determining if you’re a suitable candidate for a facial fat transfer is a critical step toward achieving your desired aesthetic goals. This procedure is particularly beneficial for individuals seeking natural, long-lasting facial volume and contour improvements. To see if this procedure aligns with your needs, consider the following questions:
If you answered “yes” to these questions, you might be a candidate for a facial fat transfer at our Toronto clinic.
This consultation with Dr. Bell and the Toronto Plastic Surgeons team is your first step towards achieving a refreshed and youthful facial appearance through the natural and effective facial fat transfer procedure. This meeting is intended to ensure your goals are clearly understood and achievable with this treatment. Here’s what to expect during your consultation:
A facial fat grafting procedure performed by The Toronto Plastic Surgeons starts at $9,999. The procedure can be more costly depending on the number of areas being treated. The cost will be determined during the consultation with Dr. Bell.
Preparing for your Facial Fat Transfer procedure is an important step to ensure the best possible outcomes and a smooth recovery. Dr. Bell recommends the following personalized steps to get you ready for your transformation:
Before Surgery
The Day of Fat Transfer Surgery
A small needle is used to harvest fat graft material. Once the harvest is completed, the fat grafts are then prepared. The preparation process includes centrifugation and separation of the fat cells and the stem cells (also found in the fat tissue) from unwanted elements, such as blood serum and local anesthesia.
Once the local anesthetic is administered, the fat grafts are expertly placed using a multiple-level, blunt microcannula technique performed by Dr. Bell. The typical survival of fat grafting volume is 50-70% of the fat grafts injected.
Facial fat grafting takes approximately 1.5 hours.
Recovering from a facial fat transfer procedure with Dr. Bell involves a series of checkpoints to ensure a smooth healing process and optimal outcomes. Here’s a consolidated guide on what to expect post-treatment and the assurance of Dr. Bell’s continued support through follow-up appointments.
The facial fat grafting recovery procedure can take between 10-21 days.
Restoring volume in your cheeks and filling hollow areas under your eyes is attainable with facial fat grafting procedure. Not only can it reshape areas such as your chin, but it will also leave you with a youthful and incredibly natural look.
As we age, collagen and elastin begin to break down, creating fine lines and deep wrinkles and laxity in the face. With facial fat grafting, you can revitalize the youthful plumpness without the need for invasive surgery!
Fat grafting is an excellent, long-lasting alternative to dermal fillers. Roughly 50% of the fat injected into your lips will survive, creating permanent, beautiful lips that will age naturally.
When harvesting the fat, the Toronto Plastic Surgeons utilize liposuction techniques in areas with troublesome fat pockets such as the lower abdomen.
As with any procedure, facial fat grafting has risks, although very rare. The best thing to do is to select a trusted, experienced surgeon to minimize the likelihood of complications. The team at the Toronto Plastic Surgeons has years of experience performing Facial fat grafting. Significant complications are uncommon and, in the rare event they occur, are expertly managed.
Facial fat grafting generally is not performed on those patients with medical illnesses, suppressed immune systems or who frequently take blood-thinners. Speak with Dr. Bell, or members of their team, for additional information on whether Facial fat grafting would be right for you.
The best non-invasive alternative to facial fat grafting is facial shaping using “off-the-shape” sugar gel, HA gel, Juvederm, Revanesse, Restylane or Teosyal. The advantage of using these Dermal Soft tissue fillers is that there is no donor site, less facial swelling and bruising and the effects are immediate. The disadvantage of gel dermal fillers for facial shaping is they last about 9-14 months, whereas, facial fat grafting, if the fat cells “take” and survive, can last for years.
The results of a fat grafting procedure are consistent across genders, but the source of the donor fat may vary. For women, fat is often taken from areas like the hips, outer thighs, or abdomen, which can also create a more contoured silhouette. In contrast, men’s fat is typically harvested from areas such as the love handles or spare tire, aligning with their body’s natural fat distribution. Furthermore, the objectives of the procedure can differ: women might seek to enhance feminine features, whereas men often aim to accentuate a masculine physique.
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The Toronto Plastic Surgeons state-of-the-art facility is home to Dr, Bell, one of the best facial cosmetic plastic surgery experts in the world, who ensure all facial fat grafting procedures have the best results. From pre-consultation to post-op care, our team will ensure all steps of the process are seamless, customizing the results to reflect your unique aesthetic.
The injection of fat is not painful at all, and you’ll need minimal local anesthesia or simple analgesia afterward. Harvesting the fat, customarily from the stomach or thighs, will require local anesthesia. If you are worried about the pain, you can always have sedation or a general anesthetic.
During facial fat grafting, extra fat will be injected to counterbalance cells that will not survive the transfer and will be reabsorbed by the body. After about six months, the fat that remains should be permanent, providing you with long-lasting youthful plumpness.
There are different candidacy requirements for each procedure to restore facial volume, which will be assessed during your consultation. Facial fat transfer patients must have adequate fat to harvest and should be at a stable weight before undergoing treatment. Fillers are very low risk, and the candidacy requirements for these treatments are not very demanding. The advantages of a facelift are invisible scars and a beautiful, natural restoration of an oval appearance to the midface and cheek.
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