moving unwanted body fat to your face? yes, thanks to fat transfer
Looking older isn’t always about wrinkles. Facial volume loss can sneak in, leaving you with hollow cheeks and tired eyes, even if you’re fit and feeling great. The issue isn’t just skin deep. It involves a natural reduction of fat cells beneath the skin, which leads to visible changes in facial contour.
Fat transfer offers a modern, effective way to restore what time takes away.
At Bulan Plastic Surgery in Milburn, NJ, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Erwin Bulan uses this advanced technique to refresh facial volume using your own body fat. With decades of experience and a reputation for natural results, Dr. Bulan serves patients across Union, Morris, and Essex County who want a fuller, softer, and more balanced look.
Why Facial Fat Transfer Is Gaining Popularity
According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, facial fat transfer has increased by 50% over the past year. More patients are choosing this option because it offers lasting results after major weight loss or aging.
While dermal fillers like Juvéderm® are effective, they require regular maintenance. Fat transfer provides a more natural and longer-lasting solution using your own tissue.
The treatment also allows you to address two concerns at once. Fat is removed from an area it’s unwanted, such as the waist or thighs, and placed where it adds youthful volume to the face.
The Fat Transfer Process
Dr. Bulan begins by harvesting fat from a donor site using a gentle liposuction technique. He then purifies the fat, selecting the healthiest cells for the transfer.
Using a fine syringe, he carefully injects the fat into areas of the face that have lost volume. Dr. Bulan’s layered technique ensures the new volume looks natural and avoids an uneven or lumpy surface.
These areas may include:
- Cheeks
- Lips
- Jawline
- Temples
- Under-eye hollows
- Unwanted dimples
In addition, facial fat transfer is a highly effective method of facial balancing. Always struggled with facial asymmetry? Fat transfer can bring the two sides of your face into beautiful harmony.
Dr. Bulan uses a gradual, carefully controlled process to ensure smooth, natural-looking results. Patients usually retain well over half the transferred fat (60% on average). This fat is there for the long term, lasting for up to several years (potentially longer!) But, like with any other part of your body, if you lose weight, you could lose some of that transferred fat.
Schedule Your Facial Fat Transfer Consultation in Milburn, NJ
Dr. Bulan’s artistic and highly precise facial fat transfer technique, backed by decades of experience, offers natural, long-lasting results you’ll love. Phone our office at 973-467-9744 to schedule a consultation for facial rejuvenation today.
