Injects purified fat that has been extracted through liposuction, into the cheeks to improve facial fullness.

Cheek Volume

Fat transfer is often considered a "natural" method of augmentation since the material used for achieving increased fullness is produced by the patient's own body. This also means that unlike cheek implants or dermal fillers, fat transfers will not be rejected by the body as a foreign substance. Although some injected material will be absorbed by the body, the effects of transferred fat typically lasts for longer periods of time than hyaluronic acid based injectables.

In order to use the patient's own fat for transfer, a liposuction procedure must first be performed. Liposuction is commonly performed in the stomach or thigh region to retrieve the fat which will then be methodically cleansed and purified before injection. Once the liposuction procedure is complete, the face will be prepped for the fat grafting. Usually, 10-15 cc's of fat will be injected into each cheek however placement and amount will depend on the individual. Since it is common for some of the fat injected to be reabsorbed by the body, the doctor may overcompensate and initially inject more to account for the inevitable loss. Additional treatments may be necessary to achieve desired results.

Cheek Augmentation with Fat Transfer

Cheek

Head

Face

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- Do not take any blood thinning medication
- Stop smoking 4 weeks before and after treatment
- No alcohol or diet medications 2 days before procedure

Before Treatment

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- Liposuction procedure first performed
- Fat is purified for injection
- Fat injected into cheeks

During Treatment

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- Redness and swelling in cheeks
- Redness, swelling, and bruising in liposuctioned areas

Immediately After Treatment

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- Return to work in 2 days
- Bruising and swelling subsides after 5-10 days
- Liposuction sutures removed after 10 days


1-10 Days After Treatment

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- Additional recovery time depending on extent of liposuction procedure
- Swelling up to 6 weeks postoperatively

2 Weeks After Treatment and Beyond

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- Long lasting but not permanent
- Maintenance treatments every 1-5 years
- Results will also be affected by significant weight gain or loss 

Result Notes

Fat grafting can be performed in the cheeks to enhance the fullness of the face with a lesser likelihood of rejection. Here is a quick guide for what to expect before, during, and after cheek augmentation with fat transfer.

Cheek augmentation with fat transfer provides temporary, considerable enhancements to cheek definition and volume creating fuller cheeks and a more youthful appearance.

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