- Face Fat Transfer is a minimally-invasive treatment that improves facial contours with natural looking results
- Restore volume to the mid-face and chin
- Can be combined with Face Lift and Blepharoplasty procedures
- 0% Finance Available
What’s on this page
- About this Treatment
- Before & Afters
- What to Expect
- FAQs
- Our Clinics
- Why the Private Clinic
- Meet the Experts
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Medically reviewed by Lorcan Sheppard BSc MBBS FRCA, Chief Medical Officer for The Private Clinic of Harley Street, London.
Last Reviewed August 16th 2024
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Face Fat Transfer
As we get older the fat content in our face – particularly the mid-face and chin area – loses some volume, helping to draw the skin downwards. This can make our cheeks look rather sunken and the whole face a little empty.
A similar appearance is evident if one loses a significant amount of weight. To regain the appearance of youth again one can volumise the mid-face by transplanting fat taken from different part of the body (typically the abdomen and thighs but we can utilise many other excess areas of body fat). This can give you a healthier glow and restore and rejuvenate what added years have been taking away.
Fat Transfer is also an increasingly popular alternative to using fillers and implants for chin augmentation. Demand for chin implants have increased by 50% in the UK over the past 3 years.
Fat Transfer can often be combined with a face lift and upper and lower eyelift, to add a more youthful look.
Face Fat Transfer Advantages
- Fat Transfer is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed under local anaesthetic as opposed to general anaesthetic
- It is a walk-in walk-out procedure, so no hospital stay is involved
- Results are more natural-looking
- Considerably less pain and no scarring
- No lengthy time off work or away from daily activities
Face Fat Transfer at a glance
Procedure Time
1 – 1.5 hours
Recovery Time
6 weeks
Return to Work
1 – 2 weeks
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Face Fat Transfer Before & After Photos
Our excellent reputation for patient safety and satisfaction, honest advice and outstanding care means your journey with The Private Clinic will be an exciting experience to your desired goals. Take a look at some of the results below
What to Expect
The Private Clinic has been treating patients for over 40 years with thousands of women placing their trust in us each year. We pride ourselves on being able to offer a personalised service. We have a team of friendly nurses and expert breast surgeons who understand the importance of this decision and will support you throughout your journey with us.
Face Fat Transfer Treatment
We use an advanced, innovative technique of fat grafting to the face -“THE ORGANIC FACELIFT” – which utilises your own fat tissue to restore volume: an autologous procedure.
This process involves carefully taking some fat from any other donor site you wish, maintaining its viability, filtering it and injecting it into the areas that have lost volume. The minimally invasive procedure is performed under local anaesthetic and takes approximately 1.5 hours. You are able to go home immediately afterwards.
Mr Dario Rochira & Mr Roberto Uccellini are our Fat Grafting specialist surgeons who use a novel technique of fat grafting to the face – The Organic Facelift, named so as it uses your very own organic fat tissue.
After your face fat transfer
You will notice the results immediately – your face will look fuller, healthier, more youthful and healthier.
Although specialised techniques keep it to a minimum, occasionally some bruises develop in the face. Depending on these, you could return to work or social activities within a few days. There is also the option of using camouflage cream. The harvest sites generally settle within a week or two. Compared to surgical facelifts, the downtime is significantly minimal.
Depending on the area in which you opt to have Liposuction, you may be advised to undergo a course of Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage, which your team will explain in relation to your individual case.
The Private Clinic have collaborated with Chrysalis Finance to offer 0% finance for our patients.*
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FAQs
As it is a relatively small amount of fat being transferred, compared to fat transfer to the breasts, the procedure is very unlikely to cause much discomfort. Some bruising may occur but developments in the technique have significantly reduced the amount of bruising involved.
It is a walk in walk out procedure. The full result can be achieved within a couple of hours, with the procedure itself taking around 90 minutes.
The results are instant but the full effect will be evident after the minimal swelling and bruising has gone. Expect the swelling and bruising to last 1-2 weeks.
Each patient reacts differently but our extensive experience as well as medical and industry experience has shown that results can last for many years. More information is available at a consultation.
You will need to take extra care with your face to allow it to fully respond to the fat transfer. Avoiding intense exercise and anything too strenuous for your body is advised.
Prices for Facial Fat Transfer, including VASER Liposuction, start at £2,850.
A full consultation with one of our fat grafting surgeons is priced at £100.
Why You Should Choose The Private Clinic
We are the UK’s leading authority in minimally invasive fat removal and body reshaping procedures, and have some of the most experienced doctors in the industry working with us. Click here to find out more about the team.
- There are no hidden costs
- We afford all our patients the right care well before, during and long after every procedure
- You will have a dedicated Patient Coordinator, who you can call as much as you need, throughout your Private Clinic journey
- You will only be treated by industry-leading, highly experienced doctors and surgeons
- Our Medical Team, including nurses and laser assistants, are all highly experienced and well trained.
- Our aftercare promise – you can call, email and visit us to discuss how we tailor-make each procedure and offer ethical and professional aftercare for every patient
- We are contactable 24/7, 365 days a year for patients
- We are competitively priced for the expertise and professionalism we provide every patient
As it is using your own fat cells, which remain completely viable after the extraction, there is no risk of rejection or infection that is often associated with implants and invasive techniques.
Every action is taken to minimise bruising and swelling but some may occur due to the effect of injecting into the skin, with some very small blood vessels affected.
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Why Choose The Private Clinic
- With over 40 years’ experience of Cosmetic medical Excellence, you are in expert hands
- Highly experienced surgeons and doctors who have years of experience in fat transfer and liposuction procedures.
- As many post-operative care appointments with your surgeon, doctor and nursing team as required.
- 24 hour patient helpline to ensure you are always in the best of hands.
- State of the art medical facilities, all registered by the CQC (Care Quality Commission).
- Our innovative treatment choice means you will be offered the most advanced minimally invasive treatment options.
- When it comes to non-surgical treatments we always strive to give you little to no downtime, so you can get back to enjoying life.
- 5 Star Trustpilot Rating.
Meet our Medical Experts
We have a dedicated Plastic Surgeon and medical team who will be with you throughout your journey.
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