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Facial Fat Transfer

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Introduction

Introduction to Facial Fat Transfer

Are you looking for a natural way to restore volume, contour your face, and achieve a more balanced appearance? Facial fat transfer, also known as fat grafting, has gained popularity as an innovative solution that utilizes your body’s own fat to enhance facial features.

At Statera Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery in San Francisco, esteemed double-board-certified ENT and Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Meaghan Noud specializes in facial fat transfer procedures that can help you achieve beautiful and long-lasting results.

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What Is Facial Fat Transfer?

Facial fat grafting is a technique that uses fat harvested from the patient’s own body (usually the hip or abdomen) and re-injects it to enhance facial fullness, fill creases, and contour the face. The procedure is ideal for combating age-related volume loss and restoring a youthful, energized appearance without synthetic fillers. Dr. Noud in San Francisco performs facial fat grafting to revitalize the lips, temples, cheeks, jawline, and under-eye area, using meticulous technique and precision. While it can yield beneficial outcomes when performed on its own, facial fat grafting is often combined with a facelift or other cosmetic procedures to maximize results and more comprehensively combat signs of aging.

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Who Are the Best Candidates For Facial Fat Transfer?

Ideal candidates for facial fat grafting in San Francisco are healthy, non-smoking men and women who would like to rejuvenate their complexion without fillers and achieve a more sculpted, fuller appearance in the cheeks, lips, temples, jawline, or under-eye area. To ensure the procedure is a safe, effective option for you, Dr. Noud will meet with you for an introductory consultation that includes a medical and physical assessment.

What Are the Benefits of Facial Fat Transfer?

If you are in the San Francisco, CA, area and seeking a more refreshed, youthful appearance through facial fat grafting, Dr. Noud offers a personalized approach and nuanced results. Benefits of the procedure include:

  • Natural Volume Restoration: Over time, our faces naturally lose volume and show signs of aging, including hollowed cheeks, sunken temples, and thinning lips. Facial fat transfer offers a natural, long-lasting solution by using your own fat cells from donor areas (such as the abdomen, thighs, or hips) and strategically injecting them into targeted areas of the face. This technique restores lost volume, enhances facial contours, and creates a more balanced appearance.
  • Minimally Invasive: Facial fat transfer is a minimally invasive procedure that avoids the use of synthetic fillers or implants. Using your own fat cells reduces the risk of allergic reactions or rejection, making it a safe and well-tolerated treatment option for many individuals.
  • Dual Benefit: Facial fat transfer not only restores volume but also improves skin quality and texture. The transplanted fat contains stem cells and growth factors that can enhance the skin’s overall health and rejuvenation, resulting in a more vibrant, refreshed complexion.
  • Natural and Long-Lasting Results: Since facial fat transfer uses your body’s own fat cells, the results are incredibly natural-looking and harmonious with your facial features. The transplanted fat cells establish a blood supply in their new location, ensuring long-term survival and lasting outcomes.
  • Personalized Approach: As an ENT and Facial Plastic surgeon, Dr. Noud possesses a deep understanding of facial anatomy and the intricate balance required to achieve optimal results. She will carefully assess your facial structure, discuss your goals, and create a personalized treatment plan to enhance your unique features and address specific areas of concern.
  • Minimized Downtime: While recovery time can vary depending on the individual, most patients experience minimal downtime after facial fat transfer. Swelling and bruising may occur, but these typically subside within a week or two. Dr. Noud will provide you with post-procedure guidelines to ensure a smooth recovery and maximize your comfort throughout the healing process.

What’s the First Step?

Your journey begins with a comprehensive consultation with Dr. Noud at Statera Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery in San Francisco. She will listen attentively to your cosmetic concerns, evaluate your facial structure, and discuss the potential outcomes and expectations for facial fat transfer.

This consultation allows her to understand your unique needs and develop a tailored treatment plan.

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What to Expect on the Day of Facial Fat Transfer Surgery

Your facial fat grafting treatment process in San Francisco involves a series of steps, outlined below:

  • Donor Fat Harvesting: The first step with facial fat grafting in San Francisco involves harvesting fat cells from donor areas of your body, such as the abdomen, thighs, or hips. Dr. Noud uses minimally invasive techniques to extract fat cells, minimizing scarring and discomfort.
  • Purification and Processing: The harvested fat cells are carefully purified and processed to remove impurities, excess fluids, and damaged cells. This ensures that only healthy fat cells are used for transplantation, thereby enhancing survival rates and improving final results.
  • Injection and Contouring: Dr. Noud will meticulously inject the purified fat cells into specific areas of your face to achieve the desired volume and contouring. The injections are strategically placed to restore youthful fullness to hollowed cheeks, temples, or other targeted areas. Dr. Noud’s artistic eye and precise technique will ensure natural-looking results that enhance your facial harmony.
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Facial Fat Transfer Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Facial Fat Transfer Care

Following the procedure, you will be provided with aftercare instructions to support proper healing. Swelling and bruising may occur, but they will gradually subside over the following weeks.

As your body assimilates the transplanted fat cells, you will notice a gradual improvement in your facial volume, contour, and overall appearance.

How Much Does Facial Fat Transfer Cost in San Francisco, CA?

The cost of facial fat transfer in San Francisco may vary, as each patient requires an individualized approach to volume restoration. Pricing may depend on your goals and whether your session is combined with other aesthetic procedures, such as a facelift, neck lift, brow lift, or eyelid surgery. Dr. Noud and her team will provide a transparent quote after completing your preliminary consultation.

Why Choose Dr. Noud?

Dr. Meaghan Noud in San Francisco, CA, has devoted her career to delivering elegant, customized results utilizing today’s most progressive surgical techniques. She is known for her compassionate approach to care and unwavering commitment to safety. Dr. Noud prioritizes evidence-based solutions, drawing on her prestigious training as a double-board-certified expert in ​​Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She is an active member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (AAFPRS), making her an ideal choice for your facial fat transfer procedure in the Bay Area.

Hailing from California, Dr. Noud obtained her medical training at UCLA in the College of Applied Anatomy before completing a residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s top-ranked, five-year surgical training program in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Noud was then selected for one of the most elite Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship programs in the country at the University of California, Davis, and completed it under the auspices of the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (AAFPRS).

Dr. Noud has completed over 3,000 successful surgeries with precision, artistry, and detail, and has served as a mentor to countless residents and medical students. She currently serves as the Medical Director of Lift Aesthetics in Napa and also sees new patients at Statera Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery in San Francisco.

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Trust Dr. Meaghan Noud at Statera Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery for Your Facial Fat Transfer Experience!

Dr. Meaghan Noud’s expertise as a board-certified ENT and Facial Plastic surgeon, combined with her dedication to personalized care, makes her the ideal choice for your facial fat transfer journey. With her skillful approach and commitment to natural-looking results, she can help you achieve a more balanced, rejuvenated appearance.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Noud at Statera Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery, serving San Francisco and the greater Bay Area. Let us guide you on the path to enhancing your natural beauty with our exceptional facial fat transfer treatments!

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