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Facial Fat Grafting in San Francisco, CA

Facial Fat Grafting

Introduction

Introduction to Facial Fat Grafting

With the natural aging process, the face’s reserves of fat and even bone are gradually depleted, leaving it prone to volume loss. To restore a more vital, energized appearance, Dr. Nikolas Block-Wheeler in San Francisco, CA, can perform facial fat grafting, which extracts fat cells from an area of excess and injects them into regions of facial hollowness to create a more youthful, attractive aesthetic. The transferred fat can be used to increase volume in multiple areas, including the lips, cheeks, jawline, temples, and under the eyes.

What Is Facial Fat Grafting?

Facial fat grafting (also known as fat transfer) replaces volume lost to the aging process by using your own (autologous) fat cells. Facial fat grafting is a more permanent solution to facial volume restoration than most facial fillers. During the procedure, fat is harvested via liposuction from the abdomen, thighs, flanks, or hips. After purification, Dr. Block-Wheeler will inject the extracted fat cells into the facial regions that appear gaunt or deflated, restoring a more inviting, balanced look.

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Who Are the Best Candidates for Facial Fat Grafting?

To ensure that facial fat grafting will achieve the desired outcome and can be performed safely, Dr. Block-Wheeler will provide an in-depth consultation and medical assessment. In general, ideal candidates are healthy individuals who don’t smoke, have sufficient donor fat available, and are realistic about what they hope to accomplish with the procedure. Facial fat transfer is suitable for those who have noticed a gradual decrease in volume and are frustrated by depleted contours in the temples, cheeks, tear troughs, lips, and jawline. These patients prefer the natural, lasting transformation achievable with their own tissue over more conventional sculpting techniques such as dermal fillers and implants.

What Are the Benefits of Facial Fat Grafting?

Dr. Block-Wheeler’s patients in and beyond San Francisco and the Bay Area enjoy the following benefits when undergoing facial fat grafting:

  • Enhanced volume in the cheeks, temples, jawline, lips, and tear troughs
  • The improvement of lines, folds, and wrinkles
  • A more youthful, energized appearance
  • Increased balance and symmetry among the features
  • A slimmer look in the donor regions
  • Lasting, sustainable changes
  • Heightened confidence and peace of mind
  • Minimal risk of allergic reaction
  • Can be paired with other cosmetic procedures
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What’s the First Step?

To get started with facial fat grafting, you will first attend a private consultation with Dr. Block-Wheeler and his team in San Francisco. This first meeting allows you to discuss your goals in detail, receive transparent answers to your questions, and gain more insight into the procedure’s risks, downtime, costs, and other details. The doctor will complete a physical and medical evaluation, ensuring that facial fat grafting is the best option to achieve the more refreshed, rejuvenated look you desire. Once your candidacy has been approved, we will set your appointment date and provide guidelines to follow prior to your procedure.

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What to Expect on the Day of Facial Fat Grafting Surgery

On the day of your appointment, we will welcome you into our cutting-edge facility and escort you to one of our comfortable, climate-controlled treatment suites, ensuring you feel at ease and relaxed. We will then administer anesthesia, ensuring your aesthetic journey is painless.

Once you are asleep, Dr. Block-Wheeler will make tiny incisions and use advanced liposuction techniques to remove fat cells from the belly, thighs, hips, or flanks. The cells are purified and then strategically injected into areas of facial volume loss to restore a revitalized appearance. Most sessions take around 30 to 90 minutes to complete, depending on the extent of your concerns and the specific facial regions targeted.

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Facial Fat Grafting Recovery

After facial fat grafting, most patients enjoy a rapid recovery with minimal side effects. Minor swelling, bruising, and soreness may be present at both the donor sites and the treated facial regions. You can manage these symptoms with oral painkillers, cold compresses, and plenty of rest. Most patients find they can resume light activity within a few days and return to their normal routine within 1-2 weeks.

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How Much Does Facial Fat Grafting Cost in San Francisco, CA?

Pricing for facial fat grafting in San Francisco, CA, and the greater Bay Area can vary depending on a variety of factors, including the areas of the face addressed, the extent of volume loss present, and whether your procedure is paired with other cosmetic options like a facelift, brow lift, lip lift, etc. Dr. Block-Wheeler and his team will offer customized pricing after your initial consultation and medical assessment have been completed.

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Why Choose The Block-Wheeler Clinic?

The Block-Wheeler Clinic provides access to today’s most cutting-edge technologies and surgical techniques, ensuring exemplary results with minimal side effects, discomfort, or downtime. Our goal is to provide outstanding service and a compassionate approach to care, leading to a cosmetic journey that is both empowering and rewarding. Dr. Nikolas Block-Wheeler is a dual-trained facial expert with a background in otolaryngology (ENT) and facial plastic surgery, making him uniquely qualified to help you achieve your goals for enhanced natural beauty and increased confidence. Dr. Block-Wheeler emphasizes safety, integrity, and excellence throughout every phase of your treatment.

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Schedule Your Consultation

To embark on the path to enhanced volume and vitality with facial fat grafting, please book your initial consultation at The Block-Wheeler Clinic in San Francisco today. Dr. Block-Wheeler and his team are eager to meet with you and help you achieve your vision of a more youthful, rejuvenated appearance. You may book your appointment online through the online-scheduling portal or call our clinic.