Youthfully Natural Volume
Restoring facial volume is key to achieving youthful and rejuvenated results. Double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Claire Melancon in New Orleans, LA and her team are ready to walk you through the Facial Fat Grafting process and see outstanding results.
At our office in New Orleans Facial fat grafting helps to restore lost volume in sunken or hollow areas of the face by extracting excess fat from other areas of the body and strategically injecting it into the face. Fat is removed via liposuction most commonly from the abdomen. It’s then filtered and purified, then, using small cannulas, the fat is injected into areas of concern on the face similar to a dermal filler.
Some of the benefits of fat grafting include:
Candidates for facial fat grafting in New Orleans are patients who desire long-lasting volume improvement in their face. They also must have enough excess fat available in another location that can be used for grafting. Patients should also be in overall good health and understand the likely outcomes of this procedure. Smokers, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or patients who are very slender are not good candidates for facial fat grafting.
This more natural approach to facial rejuvenation helps restore fullness, smooth wrinkles, and improve overall skin texture and tone.
During your consultation with Dr. Melancon, she will take the time to learn about your unique aesthetic goals. Your face, possible donor areas, and skin elasticity will be assessed to determine if this is an optimal treatment for you, either in isolation or in combination with other procedures. Then, a customized treatment plan will be crafted that strives to meet your goals and to ensure you have all the details of the treatment. To prepare for facial fat grafting New Orleans patients may need to adjust certain medications and avoid certain over-the-counter medications altogether.
This treatment begins with harvesting fat from a donor area using a gentle liposuction technique, and the fat is then carefully purified and prepared for injection into targeted areas of the face. Depending on the extent of the treatment, the entire process typically takes about one to two hours and is usually performed under local anesthesia, or under general anesthesia in combination with other procedures, such as a facelift.
After facial fat grafting, most patients can return to light activities within a week, but strenuous exercise should be avoided for a few weeks. Initial results will be visible immediately, though some swelling and bruising are common and may take several weeks to resolve. Final results typically become more apparent after a few months as the transferred fat cells settle, revealing smoother, fuller, and more youthful facial contours that often last up to five years or longer.
Call 504-264-7833 for more details about this treatment and how it can fit into your customized treatment plan. You can also schedule a consultation by visiting our contact page or by messaging us anytime through our website.
As fat grafting techniques have become more advanced over the last few years, this procedure has also become more popular.
When this procedure is performed using local anesthesia, patients generally report mild discomfort during numbing, but otherwise report that it is fairly comfortable.
Possible but rare risks with this procedure could include infection, bleeding, or asymmetry.
Most patients see long-lasting results in the face for several years, and some may even enjoy the effects for five years or longer until the fat is reabsorbed by the body. The area where fat was removed typically sees nearly permanent benefits.
The cost of facial fat grafting varies depending on the facial area(s) to be treated.
At Audubon Facial Plastic Surgery, we know one of the most challenging parts of this process is the first step. We are a welcoming, restful place for you to come and learn about all the ways you can live life to the fullest and be the most beautiful you. Call or click to schedule a consultation to learn how you can breathe easy at Audubon Facial Plastic Surgery.
Audubon Facial Plastic Surgery
6001 Magazine Street, Ste D, New Orleans LA 70118
Audubon Facial Plastic Surgery - Northshore Location 1090 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville LA 70471
