Restore Natural Volume
Hollow cheeks and under-eye shadows can make you look tired. Facial fat transfer surgery helps restore lost volume using your own natural tissue.
At Ikon Plastic Surgery in Chevy Chase, MD, we serve the greater Washington area. In D.C., Dr. James Economides offers personalized facial fat transfer procedures that restore a youthful look while preserving your unique features.
Facial fat transfer surgery, or facial fat grafting, is a way to refresh your appearance by using fat from another part of your body to restore lost volume in your face.
After the fat is cleaned, it can be placed in areas like your cheeks, temples, jawline, under the eyes, and lips to improve facial shape and reduce signs of aging. This not only adds volume but will also help balance your features for natural-looking results.
A facial fat transfer is a good option for our Chevy Chase clients who want a gentle, natural-looking way to restore facial volume. You may be a candidate if you:
Facial fat transfer offers a unique combination of natural rejuvenation and long-lasting enhancement. Benefits may include:
Your facial fat transfer will begin with a consultation at Ikon Plastic Surgery in Chevy Chase, serving the greater Washington, D.C. area, where a treatment plan will be made just for you.
Facial fat transfer clients will need to:
To schedule your facial fat transfer consultation, call (301) 800-7762.
For your facial fat transfer surgery, Dr. Economides will gently remove fat from a chosen area using advanced liposuction methods.
The fat will then be prepared and carefully injected into specific parts of your face to restore youthful contours and balance. Each step is done with care to ensure your results look natural and blend seamlessly with your features.
Most are able to go home the same day after a short recovery period.
Facial fat transfer can be performed alongside other facial procedures to treat multiple signs of aging at once. Combining it with other treatments can help your face look more balanced, restore youthful contours, and deliver natural-looking results.
A facelift can help clients lift sagging skin and tissues, whereas facial fat transfer brings back the volume that fades with age. When done together, these procedures can lift, reshape, and add fullness to your face, giving you a refreshed and natural look.
Eyelid surgery will help freshen the upper and lower eyelids by removing extra skin and puffiness. When paired with facial fat transfer, it can fill in hollow areas around the eyes and cheeks, helping your features blend smoothly and giving you a more rested look.
A brow lift can help raise the eyebrows and reduce signs of aging in the upper face. Facial fat transfer works well with this by adding fullness to areas like the temples and forehead, helping your whole face look more balanced and youthful.
Following your procedure, it is normal to experience swelling, bruising, and tenderness in both the areas where fat was harvested and where it was transferred. Most patients find any discomfort to be mild and manageable with prescribed pain medication. Rest and follow all postoperative instructions provided by Dr. Economides to support the healing process.
Swelling and bruising are most noticeable during the first several days, then gradually begin to improve. Continue caring for both your donor site and treated facial areas as instructed, and attend your scheduled follow-up appointments so Dr. Economides can monitor your healing and recovery.
Most patients feel comfortable returning to work and social activities within 1 to 2 weeks, although mild swelling may persist a little longer. As the swelling continues to subside, your restored facial contours become more defined and natural in appearance.
Your results continue to improve over the following months as the transferred fat settles and integrates with your natural tissues. As healing progresses, you’ll enjoy smoother facial contours, restored volume, and a refreshed, natural-looking appearance.
The price of facial fat transfer surgery in Chevy Chase, MD, and the greater Washington, D.C. area depends on how complex your procedure is, how much fat is transferred, how many areas are treated, and if you have other procedures at the same time.
At your consultation at Ikon Plastic Surgery, Dr. Economides will create a treatment plan just for you and explain the costs based on your goals.
Dr. James Economides is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and has been named a Top Doctor every year since 2019.
He is known for his keen eye for aesthetics and precise surgical skills, with a focus on results that look refreshed, balanced, and natural. His personal approach, dedication to excellent surgery, and commitment to patient care have established Ikon Plastic Surgery as a top choice for facial rejuvenation in Chevy Chase and the Washington, D.C. area.
If you’re ready to restore youthful facial volume, schedule a consultation with Dr. James Economides at Ikon Plastic Surgery in Chevy Chase, MD.
Call (301) 800-7762 to learn more about facial fat transfer surgery in the greater Washington, D.C., area and find out how a customized approach can help you.
