Facial Aesthetics
Facial Fat Transfer Injections
All Surgeries
Repositioning of SMAS layer with deep tissues
Rejuvenation of eyebrow and forehead area with small incisions
Lifting of temples and outer parts of eyebrows
Repositioning of cheek and under-eye area
Rejuvenation and contouring of upper and lower eyelids
Facial volume restoration with fat transfer
Correction of prominent ear deformity
Balancing facial profile with Medpor chin implants
Facial Fat Transfer Injections
Facial volume restoration with fat transfer
Facial Fat Transfer (Fat Grafting)
Signs of Aging on the Face
With the aging process, two major changes occur in facial tissues:
- Volume loss: Fat tissue decreases in cheeks, temples, around lips, and under eyes. This causes the face to appear more sunken, tired, and aged.
- Decrease in skin elasticity: Skin becomes looser, thinner, and more wrinkled.
These changes may cause the person to appear older, tired, or unhappy than they actually are.
What is Facial Fat Transfer?
Facial fat transfer is the process of transferring fat tissue taken from the person's own body to the facial area using special methods.
- Fat is most commonly taken from the abdomen, waist, or thigh area.
- The fat is purified through special processes.
- It is injected into the needed areas through small cannulas.
This method is safe and provides permanent effect since it uses the patient's own tissue as a natural filler material.
Which Areas Is It Applied To?
Facial fat transfer is used to add volume to the following areas:
- Cheekbones and cheeks,
- Under-eye hollows and dark circle appearance,
- Around lips and lips,
- Temple area,
- Jawline and chin tip,
- Nasolabial folds (grooves from nose edge to mouth corners).
It can also be applied to achieve more balanced and younger-looking facial contours.
Preoperative Evaluation
During the initial consultation at the clinic of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist Dr. Mahmut Ulvi Kayalı in Antalya:
- Which areas have volume loss on the face,
- Skin quality and elasticity,
- Patient's aesthetic expectations are evaluated.
After this consultation, a personalized injection plan is prepared.
How is Facial Fat Transfer Performed?
- The procedure is usually performed under sedation or local anesthesia.
- Fat is taken from the abdomen, waist, or thigh area using liposuction method.
- The taken fat undergoes special filtering and purification processes.
- It is injected into targeted facial areas with small cannulas.
- The procedure takes an average of 1-2 hours.
Advantages
- No allergy risk since the person's own tissue is used.
- Provides long-term permanence.
- Contains stem cells and growth factors that improve skin quality.
- Repeatable; effect can be increased with second sessions if necessary.
Recovery Process
- Mild swelling and bruising may occur in the first days.
- Return to social life is possible within 5-7 days.
- Some of the fat tissue may be absorbed by the body, the permanent part provides volume for many years.
- Final results become apparent in 2-3 months.
Conclusion
Facial fat transfer is a safe and effective method that eliminates volume loss, rejuvenates facial contours, and improves skin quality.
Dr. Mahmut Ulvi Kayalı performs facial fat injection (fat transfer) in Antalya using modern techniques.
