Facial Fat Transfer in Mission Viejo, Orange County

Name: Facial Fat Transfer
Brand: Orange County Surgical Specialists
Rating: 5 (85 reviews)

Restore youthful volume and natural contour with facial fat grafting by Dr. Reza Bolourian — a refined approach to long-lasting rejuvenation in Mission Viejo.

Mission Viejo Facial Fat Transfer Orange County Surgical Specialists

Similar to dermal fillers, facial fat grafting restores volume, definition, and a more youthful skin tone in key areas of the face, rejuvenating your entire appearance. However, while fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, and Radiesse use synthetic formulations to plump up the treatment area, fat grafting uses your own fat from a donor site elsewhere on the body. Since this technique uses your own tissues, it is an excellent option for those who are allergic to the active ingredients in fillers or who simply want longer-lasting results. Reza Bolourian, M.D., F.A.C.S., of Orange County Surgical Specialists is an expert in performing fat transfer procedures that reduce the signs of aging, fill out facial contours, and beautifully complement and enhance your appearance.

What Is Facial Fat Grafting?

Also known as autologous fat transfer or fat injections, facial fat transfer is performed to restore hollow areas of the face, such as the cheeks or under-eyes, and fill deep lines and creases.

Fat is collected from a donor area using a surgical cannula, processed and purified, and then skillfully injected into the treatment area to build volume and plump fine lines and deep wrinkles on aging skin. While the procedure is slightly more involved than treatment with dermal fillers, the results are permanent.

What Are the Benefits of Facial Fat Grafting?

If you are considering a treatment to tone and smooth the skin on your face, facial fat grafting has many benefits:

Minimizes wrinkles, including frown lines, forehead wrinkles, and nasolabial folds
Fills out hollow areas in the cheeks or under the eyes
May be combined with another procedure such as a facelift, brow lift, or mini facelift
Results are long-lasting to permanent

Dr. Bolourian is an expert in structural facial fat grafting, using donor fat to sculpt, enhance, and define your facial contours. When combined with another procedure, such as a facelift or brow lift, facial fat transfer enhances the results for a more nuanced, natural-looking outcome.

Your Mission Viejo Facial Fat Grafting Consultation

Dr. Bolourian and the entire Orange County Surgical Specialists team are committed to creating the best outcomes possible by listening carefully to your goals and creating a treatment plan that uses the most innovative methods to help you achieve them. If a Mission Viejo facial fat transfer interests you, schedule your consultation with Dr. Bolourian today. He will discuss your options, answer all of your questions, and help you understand what facial fat grafting can do for you.

Your Mission Viejo Facial Fat Grafting Procedure Three Steps, One Beautiful Result

When it comes to facial fat grafting, Mission Viejo cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bolourian performs this as an outpatient procedure in our modern onsite surgical facility. The first step is collecting fat from the donor area identified during a preoperative appointment.

Dr. Bolourian uses a surgical cannula to collect a small amount of fat before closing the incision with a suture. He then processes and purifies this fat before skillfully injecting it into the targeted areas of your face.

With a careful eye for facial symmetry and balance and the deft hand of a highly experienced surgeon, he will craft results that enhance your natural face shape, diminish signs of aging, and subtly but beautifully elevate your entire appearance.

Facial Fat Grafting Results

Your body will naturally reabsorb a portion of the fat grafted into the treatment area, so it may take up to nine months to see the final results of your procedure. Dr. Bolourian will slightly overfill the treatment areas to account for this expected fat loss. As a result, these areas may look puffier during the first few months after your fat grafting procedure.

Facial fat grafting can provide significant, lasting benefits. Fat is administered precisely where it is needed, allowing your surgeon exceptional control in enhancing your facial contours and skin tone. Although the natural effects of aging will alter your facial tissues over time, facial fat grafting is considered permanent because it creates lasting change and enhancement in the treatment area.

Facial Fat Grafting Recovery and Aftercare

You will be able to return home on the same day of your outpatient facial fat grafting procedure. Most patients take a week off work and social activities to allow localized swelling to diminish. Still, you should feel comfortable resuming most normal activities within three to five days. Swelling, soreness, and bruising at the injection sites are normal side effects that will subside during this recovery period. Follow the detailed aftercare instructions we will provide, and never hesitate to reach out with questions. We are here to support you throughout your recovery and ensure you achieve beautiful results.

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Why Choose Orange County Surgical Specialists for Facial Fat Grafting in Mission Viejo?

Facial fat grafting requires both surgical precision and an artistic understanding of facial balance to achieve natural, elegant results. At Orange County Surgical Specialists, Dr. Reza Bolourian — a dual board-certified facial surgeon — carefully harvests and purifies fat before meticulously placing it into areas of volume loss.

Whether used to soften hollow cheeks, smooth under-eye depressions, or refine facial contours, each fat grafting procedure is fully customized. Patients trust our Mission Viejo practice for its thoughtful approach, personalized planning, and results that restore vibrancy without looking overdone.

Facial Fat Grafting Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Dermal Fillers and Facial Fat Grafting?

Dermal fillers and facial fat grafting both rejuvenate your appearance by adding volume in key areas via minimally invasive injections. However, the duration of results and the recovery time associated with each treatment differ. The results from dermal fillers typically last between six and twelve months, depending on the brand, treatment area, and other factors. After that, touch-up treatments are required to maintain these results. On the other hand, facial fat grafting permanently builds volume in the treatment area. When deciding between dermal fillers and facial fat grafting, you will also need to consider downtime and aftercare requirements. Dermal fillers require little to no downtime, while with facial fat grafting, Mission Viejo patients will find a more involved procedure that requires about a week of downtime while you recover.

Can Facial Fat Grafting be combined with other procedures?

Facial fat grafting is an excellent complement to surgical procedures such as a facelift, mini facelift, or brow lift. Combined, these procedures allow your surgeon to lift and reposition lax skin and underlying tissues while rebuilding youthful volume and contours into your cheeks, temples, under eyes, or other areas.