Facial ContouringManhattan & Upper East Side

Volume loss in the face due to aging is a less-addressed concern than wrinkles, lines, and creases, but it can be just as devastating to one’s overall appearance and self-confidence. As facial fat diminishes, the cheeks, eye areas, and jawline may appear hollow and depleted with increased sagging.

What is Facial Contouring with Fat Grafting?

Facial fat grafting is the process of extracting fat cells from a donor region, purifying them, and then injecting them strategically into areas of age-related depletion. Because the grafted fat is taken from the patient’s own body, there is little risk of allergic reactions. The treatment can fill in hollow-looking cheeks and temples and restore definition in the jawline.

Dermal fillers are often utilized to reverse volume loss, yet this solution is only temporary and involves introducing foreign substances into the body. Facial fat grafting, on the other hand, relies on the patient’s autologous fat extracted from a donor region, such as the hips, belly, or flanks, to contour and sculpt the facial contours. What’s more, facial fat transfer has the added benefit of slimming and toning the donor areas.

How is the Procedure Performed?

Facial contouring with grafted fat is typically performed using local anesthesia. General anesthesia or sedation may be used if the patient is undergoing cosmetic surgery at the same time.

A cannula, or slender metal tube, is threaded through a small incision at the donor site. Liposuction is then used to extract fat cells. The fat is purified and sterilized in a centrifuge and is then injected into previously decided-upon facial points.

What Areas Can Be Enhanced With Facial Contouring?

Orbital region
Tear troughs
Nasolabial folds
Lips
Corners of the mouth
Temples
Forehead
Cheeks
Chin
Jawline
Marionette lines
Laugh lines
Scars
Acne pitting

What Areas Can Act As Donor Regions for Fat Transfer?

Back
Belly
Flanks
Thighs
Knees
Arms

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Core Aesthetics New York — Where Form Meets Function

Core Aesthetics New York is a mecca for holistic plastic surgery, offering a full range of surgical and non-surgical treatments to enhance form, function, and wellness. Dr. Kiwanuka’s innovative treatment approach, Functional Aesthetics, integrates beauty with fitness, nutrition, and wellness for optimized, personalized outcomes. By combining meticulous care with the most modern technologies, we establish a superior treatment process from start to finish. An initial consultation is scheduled to identify individual goals and create a unique road map for treatment.

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What are the Benefits?

Minimizes lines, creases, and folds
Combats acne scarring
Boosts facial volume and vitality
Enhances cheek and jawline definition

Creates a more youthful, inviting appearance
Reduces the signs of aging
Little to no risk of allergic reactions

Slims and sculpts the donor regions
Minimal downtime
Natural-looking outcome

Who Makes a Good Candidate for the Treatment?

Patients who are concerned about volume loss in different areas of the face may be excellent candidates for facial fat transfer, provided that they have adequate pockets of fat to draw from in their donor regions (belly, thighs, flanks, etc.) Candidates should also be non-smokers of sound body and mind who have realistic expectations for their outcomes based on their private consultations with Dr. Kiwanuka.

What Can I Expect After Facial Contouring?

Recovery will vary from patient to patient, but most can resume work within 7-10 days. Initial swelling will peak over the first few days and then gradually subside. While the face will appear more youthful fairly quickly within the first week, final results will be visible after around 6 months. If facial fat grafting is combined with another cosmetic procedure, downtime may be extended.

Why Choose Core Aesthetics New York?

At Core Aesthetics New York, we meld world-class technology and innovation with a holistic treatment approach, Functional Aesthetics, that incorporates fitness, nutrition, and wellness for superior results. Dr. Kiwanuka, a Scandinavian-raised pioneer in the field of cosmetic science, created Functional Aesthetics as a way to help her patients achieve their individual goals while celebrating their core beauty and strong bodies.