Natural Facial Rejuvenation Using Your Own Fat:
Fat grafting, also known as fat transfer, is an advanced aesthetic procedure that restores lost volume and rejuvenates the face using your body’s own natural fat. By carefully harvesting fat from areas such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs through mini liposuction, the purified fat is then strategically injected into areas that have lost volume due to ageing.
This treatment provides a natural, long-lasting alternative to dermal fillers while also improving skin quality through the regenerative properties of fat-derived stem cells.
What Areas Can Be Treated?
Fat grafting can be used to restore volume and enhance contours in:
●Cheeks
●Temples
●Under-eye hollows (tear troughs)
●Lips
●Jawline
●Nasolabial folds
●Chin
●Neck
●Hands
The Procedure:
Consultation
Your treatment begins with a detailed consultation to assess your concerns, discuss your goals, and determine whether fat grafting is the most suitable option for you.
Fat Harvesting
A small amount of fat is gently removed from a donor area such as the abdomen, thighs, or flanks using a fine 3mm cannula through tiny incisions.
Fat Processing
The harvested fat is carefully purified and processed to separate healthy fat cells from blood and other fluids. Advanced processing techniques may be used to produce micro-fat or nano-fat for enhanced results and improved skin quality.
Fat Transfer
The purified fat is then precisely injected into the targeted areas using fine cannulas and micro-droplet techniques to restore volume, improve contours, and achieve a natural appearance.
Anaesthesia
The procedure can be performed under:
●Local anaesthetic
Treatment Time
The procedure typically takes approximately 1.5 hours, depending on the number of areas being treated.
Fat grafting is a day-case procedure, meaning you can return home the same day without the need for an overnight stay.
Benefits of Fat Grafting:
Restore Lost Volume
Ageing naturally causes volume loss in the face, leading to hollow cheeks, temples, and under-eye areas. Fat grafting replenishes this lost volume for a youthful appearance.
Natural-Looking Results
Because your own fat is used, results feel and look completely natural.
Improve Skin Quality
Fat contains regenerative cells that may improve skin texture, tone, and overall quality.
Long-Lasting Results
Unlike dermal fillers, successfully transferred fat can become a permanent part of the treated area.
Dual Benefit
Patients benefit from both facial rejuvenation and body contouring through mini liposuction of the donor area.
Recovery
Most patients experience:
●Mild to moderate swelling
●Bruising
●Tenderness at both donor and treatment sites
Swelling is usually most noticeable within the first 2–3 days and gradually improves over 1–2 weeks.
Most patients return to normal daily activities within a few days, although recovery varies depending on the extent of treatment.
Are The Results Permanent?
Fat transfer offers some of the longest-lasting results available in aesthetic medicine.
Once the transferred fat establishes a new blood supply, it becomes a living part of the treated area and can remain permanently. However, not all transferred fat survives. Typically, a percentage of the grafted fat is naturally reabsorbed by the body during healing.
Studies suggest that up to 80% of transferred fat may survive long-term, although this varies between individuals.
The longevity of results depends on:
●Surgical technique and expertise
●Fat harvesting and purification methods
●Individual healing response
●Lifestyle factors such as smoking
●Overall health and weight stability
In some cases, a touch-up treatment may be recommended to achieve optimal results.
Fat Transfer for Hand Rejuvenation
Fat transfer can effectively restore youthful volume to ageing hands by replacing lost soft tissue and reducing the appearance of prominent veins and tendons.
Unlike dermal fillers, which require repeated treatments, fat transfer to the hands can provide long-lasting results once the fat has successfully integrated into the tissue.
The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic with minimal downtime and tiny, discreet entry points.
Risks and Side Effects:
As with any medical procedure, fat grafting carries potential risks and complications.
These may include:
●Swelling and bruising
●Temporary numbness (rare)
●Mild discomfort
●Infection (rare)
●Asymmetry
●Irregularities or lump formation
●poor fat survival
●Need for additional treatment
During your consultation, we will discuss all potential risks and determine whether you are a suitable candidate for treatment.
Treatment Pricing:
One Area – £2,500
Suitable for treatment of a single area such as:
●Temples
●Tear troughs (under-eye hollows)
●Nasolabial folds
●Lips
●Chin
Up to Three Areas – £3,750
Ideal for patients requiring treatment across multiple facial areas, such as:
●Cheeks
●Temples
●Tear troughs
●Jawline
Full Face Rejuvenation – £4,500
A comprehensive facial fat grafting procedure designed to restore volume and rejuvenate the entire face for a refreshed, natural appearance.
What’s Included?
●Comprehensive consultation and assessment
●Mini liposuction fat harvesting
●Fat purification and processing
●Fat grafting procedure
●Post-treatment review
●Aftercare advice and support
Is Fat Grafting Right For Me?
Fat grafting is ideal for patients seeking a natural approach to facial rejuvenation and volume restoration without relying on synthetic fillers. It is particularly beneficial for those experiencing facial volume loss, hollowing, or age-related contour changes.
A detailed consultation will allow us to assess your suitability and create a personalised treatment plan tailored to your goals.
A detailed consultation will allow us to assess your suitability and create a personalised treatment plan tailored to your goals.
