Fat Transfer Sacramento
Fat transfer in Sacramento to face takes fat from one part of the body and transplants it to volume-deficient areas of the face restoring youthful volume and improved self-confidence.
Am I a Good Candidate for Fat Transfer?
Good candidates for fat transfer to the face have lost facial volume whether from the aging process or trauma. If you have facial areas that are concave or would look better with additional volume, you may be a candidate for a fat transfer procedure.
Why Have a Fat Transfer by Dr. Kaniff?
Patients travel from throughout northern California for fat transfer to the face by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Kaniff. Dr. Kaniff who is fellowship-trained in facial plastic surgery has the expertise and artistry needed for successful fat transfer. Fat transfer Sacramento patients from Folsom to Granite Bay appreciate the comfort and safety of the AAAHC accredited Kaniff Cosmetic Medical Center located in Sacramento.
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The Fat Transfer Consultation
Fat transfer to the face consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Kaniff includes a detailed history, examination, and explanation of the procedure. Fat transfer to the face is often successfully combined with other plastic surgery procedures such as mini face lift or neck lift surgery to produce a youthful, natural result.
The Fat Transfer Procedure?
The fat transfer Sacramento to face procedure begins by harvesting fat from your donor site, usually the abdomen or thigh. The harvested fat is treated and transfer into small syringes. The fat is then placed into the facial areas needing volume using a very small instrument call a cannula. Small amounts of fat are transferred in a three-dimensional fashion creating a natural appearance to the fat transfer area.
What Areas Can a Fat Transfer Treat?
Fat transfer to the face can restore sunken temples, flatten cheekbones, hollow cheeks, nasolabial grooves, weakness of the jaw bone to name a few of the most popular fat transfer areas. In addition to restoring youthful volume, many patients note their skin has a healthier glow.
How long does fat transfer to the face last?
Once the transplanted fat cells have established themselves in the face, the volume effect will last several years. However, the aging process continues including changes to the bone-thinning of the skin and further soft-tissue volume loss.
What Are the Advantages of a Fat Transfer?
The advantages of fat transfer to the face include lasting longer than traditional off the shelf dermal fillers, no risk of reaction to your own fat, the ability to customize the fat injection to accommodate asymmetries of the face, and lower risk of infection compared to cheek implants. Another advantage of fat transfer to the face is the ability to treat multiple areas of volume loss at one time.
Fat Transfer Recovery
Fat transfer to the face recovery takes several days for the swelling and bruising to improve. Make-up can be worn after just a few days. Pain is minimal after a fat transfer procedure.
Fat Transfer Cost
Fat transfer cost depends on the amount of fat needed and the number of areas Dr. Kaniff feels would benefit from fat grafting. A detailed fat transfer quote will be provided at your plastic surgery consultation.
Fat Transfer Results
Dr. Kaniff has patients from Sacramento to Napa who have enjoyed that natural contour as well as improved skin tone and texture provided by fat grafting, especially when used in conjunction with other facial procedures.
Sacramento Fat Transfer Reviews
“Outstanding professionalism well balanced with friendly service! Expectations were made realistic and service exceeded my healthcare expectations” K.G.
