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Restoring Youthful Fullness

Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon Dr. Behrooz Torkian is double certified in facial and reconstructive procedures. He has perfected the high level of skill necessary for delicate facial contouring, which restores youthful fullness to the hollows and folds of the face. Visit Dr. Torkian for some of the best results from facial fat grafting Beverly Hills patients can trust.

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What is Facial Fat Grafting?

Fat grafting has been used in various restorative plastic surgery procedures for many years. Facial fat grafting is a relatively new cosmetic plastic surgery procedure that uses fat taken from the patient to restore volume in the cheeks, lips, jawline, and other areas needing volume. This reverses volume-related signs of aging and restores a youthful roundness to the face.

Combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures, such as our signature blepharoplasty or a facelift treatment, facial fat grafting adds the volume that compliments the gravity-reversing effects of cosmetic surgery. In Beverly Hills, facial fat grafting has become a very important component that elite cosmetic surgeons offer to their A-list patients who are constantly in the public eye. It is a long-lasting, natural procedure that not only restores volume but creates lift in the cheeks and jawline.

Benefits of Facial Fat Grafting – Natural Long-Lasting Results

Aging causes loss of the fatty tissue that creates youthful roundness, particularly in the cheeks, jawline, around the eyes, and the mouth. This accentuates the deep lines or folds that develop due to gravity and loss of fatty tissue. Deep lines from the nose to the mouth, called the smile lines, as well as the lines that lead from the corners of the mouth to the chin, can be vastly improved by fat grafting.

Sagging jowls are also treated very successfully with facial fat grafting. The overall effect, when performed by a top-tier surgeon such as Dr. Torkian, is a rounded, heart-shaped face properly balanced and in complete harmony with other features of the face.

Another important benefit of facial fat grafting concerns the collection of stem cells that occurs during the harvesting process. Stem cells are contained within the main body of fat cells. These special cells have the potential to replace damaged cells and rejuvenate tissue from within. They stimulate growth, which repairs tissue and enables the fat cells to survive and thrive in the new location.

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Meet Dr. Torkian, Your Highly-Trained Los Angeles Facial Fat Grafting Surgeon

Dr. Torkian is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, an Assistant Clinical Instructor at the University of California, and widely recognized as being among the finest facial plastic surgeons in the country. He offers his patients an extraordinary level of skill in performing facial fat grafting to restore lost volume in the most natural way.

Any facial procedure, including facial fat grafting, must be performed with great care and attention to detail. When your treatment is performed by Dr. Torkian, you can be confident it is in the hands of one of the most accomplished facial plastic surgeons practicing in the Los Angeles area.

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Facial Fat Grafting Procedure

Prior to the facial fat grafting procedure, Dr. Torkian will mark the areas of your face that will be treated. You will be given medication to keep you relaxed and comfortable.

Using a syringe or a tiny cannula (a blunt 1 mm sized tube), a small amount of fat is removed from a donor site, such as the waist, tummy, or inner thighs. The fat is then purified using a centrifuge to filter live fat cells from the other fluids present. The fat is then transferred to special syringes used for fat injection. In order for the injected fat and stem cells to ‘take’, a blood supply must be made available, which is only possible when the procedure is done by a highly skilled and experienced surgeon.

Dr. Torkian is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who is meticulous in his technique and is never in a hurry. In this way, he ensures his patients receive the most refined facial fat grafting in Beverly Hills.

He takes the time to layer microscopically small droplets of fat in a natural progression that follows the natural contours of the face. This allows a small amount of space to exist between each injection, which in turn helps to establish a blood supply for the grafted fat. In this way, the transferred fat cells can establish circulation, permitting longevity of the cells.

Fat Grafting Candidates

The most important requirement is that you have an area with excess fat to use as a donor site. Patients in overall good health, who do not smoke or who can quit for several weeks before and after the procedure are good candidates for our facial fat grafting procedure. Having an unhindered circulation is vital to the success of this procedure.

Facial fat grafting is a good choice for patients showing early signs of aging caused by volume loss. Often, cosmetic surgery can be postponed for years when skillful facial fat grafting is performed. Increasing volume lifts the cheeks and jawline and decreases the appearance of smile lines.

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Recovering From Facial Fat Grafting

Fat grafting causes swelling and may cause bruising if it is done around the eyes. These effects will last 1 to 2 weeks, after which patients can go back to work or resume their social activities. Often, makeup can be used after a week to cover any bruising, making the return to normal a little faster. While the recovery time for facial fat grafting is longer than for dermal fillers such as Juvederm® or Voluma, the results can last for many years. Fat grafting in the facial region does not stop the aging process but rather halts the effects of volume loss and the resulting sagging, tired appearance. Many facial fat grafting surgeons can provide this procedure, but only a very few are as skilled as Dr. Torkian. His patients recover without complications and with minimal discomfort because of his exceptional understanding of facial musculature and how to precisely place the droplets of fat cells.

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Wondering If Facial Fat Transfer Is Your Best Option?

Dr. Torkian uses a 3D system called Vectra™, which allows patients to see what the effect of their procedure will be before they decide to commit. The system starts with a 3D photo taken at your consultation. Special software is then used to simulate the result of your fat grafting procedure. If you wish to combine several procedures, Dr. Torkian can show you the result of the combination from several angles so that you can make your decision with confidence. The first step is to make an appointment where you can meet Dr. Torkian and ask as many questions as you would like. Find out for yourself why his patients praise him as performing the most refined and natural facial fat grafting available in Beverly Hills.

Facial Fat Grafting FAQ

Is facial fat grafting painful?

What are the risks associated with facial fat grafting?

How long do the results of facial fat grafting last?

Can facial fat grafting be combined with other procedures?

Is facial fat grafting painful?

Patients typically experience minimal discomfort during the procedure since it is performed under local anesthesia or mild sedation. There might be some soreness in both the donor and injection sites, which usually subsides within a few days. Pain can generally be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers.

What are the risks associated with facial fat grafting?

While generally safe, risks include infection, bleeding, asymmetry, and under or over correction of the treated area. There is also a possibility of fat reabsorption, where some of the injected fat does not survive and is absorbed back into the body, potentially requiring additional treatments.

How long do the results of facial fat grafting last?

The results of facial fat grafting can be long-lasting. While some of the transferred fat may be reabsorbed by the body in the first few months, the remaining fat can last for several years or potentially be permanent. However, it's important to note that natural aging and lifestyle factors can affect the longevity of the results.

Can facial fat grafting be combined with other procedures?

Yes, facial fat grafting can be effectively combined with other procedures such as facelifts, eyelid surgery, or laser treatments for a more comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation. Combining procedures can address multiple concerns at once and can result in more significant improvements.

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