Facial Fat Transfer
San Diego
A fat transfer is a surgical procedure that removes fat and stem cells from one part of the body to another, recipient site.
Also known as fat grafting, the goal is to take unwanted fat from a specific area such as the stomach or thighs and use it to augment the size of another part of the body like the face or breasts. Alternatively, your body’s own stem cells can be harvested from the fat and those stem cells can be utilized to rejuvenate your facial structures, without adding any fat.
If you are interested in facial fat grafting San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Malone will evaluate your facial anatomy and discuss in detail your specific needs.
She will discuss with you all of the non-surgical and surgical options available to refresh your appearance and answer all of your questions. Your customized treatment will provide a more rested, refreshed appearance. The goal is that you recieve the best facial fat transfer San Diego has to offer. Therefore, your treatment will be based upon your individual facial anatomy and personal preferences in order to address these problem areas:
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Our facial aging process includes sagging and dropping of our facial tissues and simultaneous loss of volume or “deflation” over time. These two processes occur simultaneously affecting each of us based on our genetic inheritance, lifestyle choices and unique facial anatomy. The volume loss is most notable as we lose the heart-shaped face of youth.
When we are young, our face has full high cheeks and a slender smooth jawline tapering down to our chin. This heart-shape draws attention upwards to our eyes.
As we all age, the volume loss in our cheeks, the dark circles under our eyes and drooping of our facial tissues create more fullness in the lower third of our face and neck. These changes create a more square-shaped face and draws attention to our jowls and full neck and an appearance that is terse with our friends and family often mistake you of being “tired” or “angry” even when you’ve had a full night’s rest.
A San Diego fat transfer or a fat injection treatment utilizes your own fat tissue, which we harvest from the abdomen. This fat is prepared in our laboratory according to special protocols to create micro droplets of fat cells that can be added back to your face where your youthful baby fat has been lost. The fat cells are injected in multiple layers extending from the facial skeleton to add support and structure, causing the facial muscles to smooth, and the facial skin to plump and rejuvenate.
These treatments can eliminate under-the-eye shadows and wrinkling, lift drooping cheeks, fill deepened nasolabial folds and smooth out jowls on the jawline. The fat in our body contains stem cells that have the power to renew our facial tissues and create new healthy facial tissue by their biologically and hormonally mediated activity. These stem cells have been shown to enhance our skin quality and the underlying facial support structures, thereby turning back the hands of time.
Dr. Malone's approach in La Jolla is all about personalization, tailoring treatments specifically to address your unique concerns and aesthetic goals.
Our goal is to bring out a rejuvenated appearance that mirrors the vitality you feel within. Dr. Malone's expertise ensures seamless enhancements, avoiding any unwarranted attention. She achieves the subtle refreshment that helps bring back what a restful night's sleep used to give. Dr. Malone's aesthetic is characterized by its natural, gentle, and harmonious qualities, empowering you to confidently present your best self. Her aspiration is to assist every patient in achieving a naturally balanced aesthetic, ensuring you always project your most confident self.
Dr. Malone holds prestigious Fellow status in The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and The American College of Surgeons. This remarkable honor is granted to a select group of surgeons based on their exceptional training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical standards.
Committed to perfecting her craft and achieving technical excellence, Dr. Malone successfully completed her fellowship under the mentorship of the esteemed facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Andrew Jacono. Dr. Jacono is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in advancing the deep plane facelift technique, which not only minimizes noticeable scarring but also revitalizes the underlying facial tissues. This innovative approach steers clear of the artificial results commonly linked to traditional facelift methods. Leveraging Dr. Jacono's pioneering technique, Dr. Malone offers her patients remarkably natural and authentic outcomes in facial rejuvenation.
There are many great advantages of a fat transfer for you, including:
You are a good candidate for a fat transfer if you are at least age 30 and in good physical health.
Fat transfer is performed with a specially designed micro cannula system that does not require traditional open surgical incision. The treatment site can be anesthetized with a local anesthetic. Dr. Malone uses a small needle to remove the fat and stem cells from one area of your body. The fat is processed to purify it and to harvest the stem cells before being injected into the desired location.
A San Diego fat grafting procedure is safe but can include possible risks such as bruising, swelling, numbness, small scars, and infection.
You may experience some moderate swelling for a couple of weeks after your procedure. Some bruising may be temporarily noticeable. Your face could look a bit plump or swollen for a week. You can usually go back to your normal activities after your procedure. It can take up to six months before you see the full effect of the procedure since time is needed for your body to reabsorb the injected fat.
