Injectable

Fat Grafting (Face)

Autologous fat transfer simulation for facial volume restoration using the patient's own harvested fat tissue.

Overview

Facial fat grafting (autologous fat transfer) harvests fat from one area of the body (typically abdomen or thighs), purifies it, and reinjects it into the face to restore volume lost through aging. Unlike synthetic fillers, the transferred fat integrates with existing tissue for natural, long-lasting results.

The procedure involves three steps: liposuction harvest from a donor site, centrifugation or filtration to purify viable fat cells, and precise micro-injection into target facial areas. Approximately 60-80% of transferred fat survives long-term, making touch-up sessions common.

When available, our simulator will model the expected volume addition and facial contouring effects of fat grafting, accounting for typical fat survival rates. It will visualize projected improvements in cheek volume, under-eye hollows, nasolabial folds, temples, and jawline contouring.

Key Benefits

Uses your own tissue — no allergic reactions
Long-lasting results (surviving fat is permanent)
Natural feel and appearance
Simultaneous body contouring at the donor site

Pros & Cons

Pros

+Uses your own tissue — no risk of allergic reaction or rejection
+Provides both volume restoration and skin quality improvement via stem cells
+Long-lasting results once transferred fat establishes blood supply
+More natural look and feel compared to synthetic fillers
+Can address multiple facial areas in a single session

Cons

−Unpredictable fat survival rate — sometimes requiring multiple sessions
−Requires a separate liposuction donor site, adding a second procedure area
−Risk of fat overgrowth, necrosis, cyst formation, and asymmetry
−Forehead and temple injections carry the highest risk of serious complications
−More invasive and longer recovery than injectable fillers

Who Is This For?

Patients seeking long-lasting facial volume restoration with natural-feeling results using their own tissue rather than synthetic fillers.

Quick Facts

Recovery Time

1-2 weeks (face), 1-2 weeks (donor site)

Procedure Duration

1-2 hours

Typical Cost Range

$2,500 – $7,000

🇺🇸 United States

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Common Patient Questions

Will it look natural?

Our 468-point mesh constrains deformation to anatomically valid ranges, preventing unnatural outcomes.

How accurate is the simulation?

Faceify achieves 0.04mm RMSD accuracy across validated facial landmarks.

Is my data private?

All processing happens in your browser. No images are uploaded to any server.

Can I see multiple options?

Yes — adjust parameters in real-time to explore different surgical approaches.

Disclaimer: Faceify Labs is an educational visual planning tool designed to facilitate patient-surgeon communication. It is not an FDA-cleared medical device. All previews are AI-generated approximations and do not constitute clinical diagnoses, treatment recommendations, or outcome guarantees. Actual results depend on individual anatomy, surgical technique, and healing response.

Images are processed entirely in-browser. No patient data is transmitted or stored on our servers.