In autologous fat transfer treatment, a patient's own fat is used to fill in depressed acne scars.

Acne Scars

Erin Storm, PA-C

Definitive guide on Acne Scar Treatment: Autologous Fat Transfer, including the procedure overview, benefits, risks, recovery, before & after photos, costs, and more.

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Acne Scar Treatment: Autologous Fat Transfer

An autologous fat transfer for acne scars procedure can cost anywhere from $350 to $2,500. The actual cost of a autologous fat transfer for acne scars procedure is dependent upon location, board certified provider, and length and involvement of the cosmetic procedure.

There are numerous treatment options for acne scarring. Autologous fat transfer is considered a “natural” cosmetic surgery method given the filler used is the patient’s own fat cells. The use of autologous fat provides similar benefits to dermal fillers without the risk of rejection or allergic reaction. Fat will be naturally resorbed by the body which may affect results, although most plastic surgeons are able to compensate for this in the initial procedure. The liposuction fat grafting technique is the same seen in other plastic surgery procedures including breast augmentation, body contouring, buttock augmentation, and facelifts.

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Skin

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- Local anesthesia
- Liposuction for fat grafting
- Fat is purified and injected into cheeks
- Avoid harsh exfoliators and artificial tanning/tanning products 
- An antiviral medication may be prescribed

Before Surgery

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- Local anesthesia or general anesthesia
- Liposuction for fat grafting with small incision
- Fat is purified and fat injection into scarred area of the body

During Surgery

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- Redness, bruising, and swelling at the donor site and fat injection site

Immediately After Surgery

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- Swelling resolves over a few days
- Return to work after a two to three days
- Avoid strenuous activity for one day

1 to 7 Days After Surgery & Beyond

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- The results of autologous fat transfer will be visible following the treatment
- Some fat reabsorption will naturally occur over the first few weeks
- Maintenance treatments are generally needed every 1 to 5 years

Result Notes

Autologous fat transfer for acne scarring is a surgical skin rejuvenation procedure to reduce the appearance of acne scars. Here is a quick guide for what to expect before, during, and after an autologous fat transfer procedure:

In autologous fat transfer for acne scar treatment, a patient's own fat is used to fill in depressed acne scars for smoother skin texture and appearance.

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