Fat Grafting
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At Wick Facial Plastics, facial fat grafting is a restorative approach to rejuvenation—designed to bring harmony and balance back to the face. Using your body’s own fat, Dr. Elizabeth Wick restores lost volume and softens the signs of aging with precision and artistry. The result is a naturally refreshed appearance that enhances your features subtly and beautifully, evolving with you over time.
Facial fat grafting is a refined technique that uses your body’s own fat to restore volume and soften signs of facial aging. At Wick Facial Plastics, this procedure is performed with surgical precision and an artistic eye—transferring gently harvested fat from areas like the abdomen or thighs into facial zones that have lost contour over time.
The result? A rested, naturally fuller appearance that evolves with you—not against you. Fat grafting is ideal for those looking to restore balance and vitality to the cheeks, under-eyes, jawline, temples, and smile lines without relying on synthetic fillers.
Why Patients Choose Facial Fat Transfer
Over time, our faces naturally lose volume—especially in delicate areas like the midface and around the eyes. This loss can leave the face looking hollow, tired, or older than we feel.
Fat grafting offers a more lasting, natural solution:
- Restores volume with your own tissue
- Softens deep folds and hollow areas
- Improves skin quality through regenerative fat cells
- Blends seamlessly with the rest of your face
- Offers long-term results that age gracefully with you
This procedure is often combined with a deep-plane facelift, eyelid surgery, or chin augmentation for a fully harmonized result.
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What to Expect
At Wick Facial Plastics, every recovery is approached with clarity and care. Here’s what most patients can expect:
- Mild swelling and bruising for 7–10 days in both the donor and injection sites
- Social downtime of about one week; makeup can often be resumed within a few days
- Gradual results that settle in over several months as the transferred fat integrates
- No stitches required on the face; donor site healing is minimal and well-hidden
Roughly 60–80% of the transferred fat typically survives, providing natural, enduring results. Some patients opt for a second session to refine symmetry or enhance volume.
Common Questions
How long do results last?
Results are long-lasting. The fat that survives becomes part of your facial structure and can last for years, aging naturally with the rest of your face.
How is this different from filler?
Fat grafting is your own living tissue—it integrates, softens the skin, and lasts much longer than temporary dermal fillers. It’s a regenerative, not just cosmetic, treatment.
Where does the fat come from?
We harvest fat using gentle liposuction from areas like the abdomen, thighs, or flanks—selecting sites where the tissue is soft and stable.
Does it hurt?
Discomfort is typically mild and well-managed with medication. Patients describe the recovery as easier than expected.
What is the cost?
At Wick Facial Plastics, facial fat grafting typically ranges from $5,000 to $9,500. The cost depends on:
- Areas treated
- Whether it’s paired with other procedures
- The amount of fat required
During your consultation, we’ll walk you through every detail so you can make a confident, informed decision.
Refined Results. Honest Guidance. Always You.
Facial aging doesn’t need dramatic correction. It deserves subtle restoration—guided by expertise and rooted in authenticity. At Wick Facial Plastics, facial fat grafting is just one of the ways we help you look rested, balanced, and unmistakably you.
Schedule your consultation today to explore what’s possible.