Overview
Facial ageing is as much about volume loss as it is about descent. Fat grafting replaces that lost structure with living tissue rather than a temporary filler, and can be layered precisely from deep support to fine surface refinement.
Who it suits
- Hollowing of the temples, cheeks or under-eye region
- A gaunt appearance after weight loss
- Patients seeking a permanent alternative to repeated fillers
The procedure
1 to 2 hours, often with sedation. Fat is harvested by gentle liposuction, purified, and placed in small aliquots through tiny entry points.
Recovery
Days 1–7
Swelling in the treated areas; donor site mildly tender.
Weeks 2–4
Appearance normalises as swelling settles.
3 months
Graft take is established and the result is stable.
Results
Retained fat behaves as your own tissue and lasts indefinitely.
Questions
Will I need a second session?
Occasionally a small top-up refines the result after three months.