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Facial Fat Transfer at The Godek Center for Personal Enhancement

Facial aging isn’t just about wrinkles—it’s about lost volume, too. Over time, natural fat diminishes in key areas of the face, creating hollows, flattening contours, and sharpening lines. At The Godek Center in Toms River and Wall, New Jersey, facial fat transfer is a sophisticated way to restore facial volume using your own fat cells. This autologous fat transfer technique offers long-lasting, natural-looking results with a low risk of allergic reaction.

What Is Facial Fat Transfer?

Facial fat transfer, also known as facial fat grafting or autologous fat transfer, is a minimally invasive procedure that uses excess fat from one part of the body to restore volume and improve skin texture in targeted facial areas. It involves two procedures: harvesting fat from a donor site (such as the abdomen or thighs) and carefully injecting it into the treatment area.

The procedure includes

Harvesting: Gentle liposuction removes fat from body sites like the abdomen or flanks.
Purification: Harvested fat is processed to isolate viable fat cells and stem cells.
Injection: The purified fat is strategically placed into areas such as the cheeks, temples, smile lines, or under the eyes to restore volume and smooth facial wrinkles.

Because it uses your own body tissue, fat grafting is considered a low- risk procedure and avoids the synthetic materials used in manufactured fillers.

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Facial Fat Transfer Benefits

Facial fat grafting offers more than volume—it enhances skin quality and supports long-term facial rejuvenation. Growth factors and stem cells in the grafted fat help improve skin tone and texture over time.

Benefits of facial fat transfer include

Restores volume to hollow cheeks, temples, and under-eyes
Softens laugh lines, frown lines, and smile lines
Improves skin texture and tone
Smooths acne scars and facial wrinkles
Long-lasting results compared to dermal fillers
Uses your own fat, reducing risk of reaction
Enhances natural volume for subtle, elegant improvement
Can be combined with plastic surgery procedures for full rejuvenation

Most patients appreciate the dual benefit of contouring the donor site while restoring facial fullness.

Who’s a Good Candidate?

Facial Fat Transfer Candidates

Fat grafting is ideal for those experiencing volume loss in the face or seeking alternatives to synthetic fillers. A board- certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Godek will evaluate your medical history, treatment goals, and available fat stores to determine your candidacy.

You may be a candidate if you

Notice signs of aging like facial wrinkles or lost volume
Want to improve skin texture without manufactured fillers
Have realistic expectations for your final outcome
Are in good overall health with a stable weight
Have enough donor fat for harvesting

Patients with severe facial laxity or extremely thin body types may require alternative approaches or adjunct procedures.

Let’s Map It Out

Consultation and Preparation

During your initial consultation, Dr. Godek will assess both your donor site and treatment site to customize your fat grafting treatment plan. This includes reviewing your medical history, discussing past filler injections, and evaluating your aesthetic goals.

To prepare, you may be advised to

Avoid smoking and alcohol
Stop blood-thinning medications or supplements
Use sun protection to preserve skin health
Maintain a consistent weight for better fat retention

The consultation also provides an opportunity to discuss whether facial fat transfer should be combined with other plastic surgery or reconstructive surgery procedures for optimal facial rejuvenation.

How It Works

Your Facial Fat Transfer Procedure

The fat transfer procedure is usually performed as an outpatient procedure using local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the scope of treatment.

Dr. Godek will:

Extract excess fat from selected body sites
Process and purify the fat to isolate the highest-quality fat cells
Carefully inject the grafted fat into the target site using microcannulas for precision

Common treatment areas include

Midface and cheeks
Nasolabial folds and laugh lines
Tear troughs and under-eye hollows
Temples and jawline

Because fat cells are living tissue, meticulous technique is essential to preserve viability and ensure long-lasting fat transfer results.

Aftercare That Supports Results

Facial Fat Transfer Recovery and Aftercare

Recovery is typically smooth with minimal discomfort. Swelling and bruising at both the donor site and the treatment site are expected for the first few days.

Post-treatment care includes

Keeping your head elevated to minimize swelling
Avoiding pressure on the treatment area
Limiting strenuous activity for 7–10 days
Protecting skin from sun exposure

Most patients resume light activities within a week. Follow-up visits at our facial fat grafting office ensure you’re healing properly and satisfied with your progress.

When You’ll See Results

Facial Fat Transfer Results

Initial volume may appear slightly exaggerated due to swelling. Over several weeks, your body absorbs some of the fat, and the remaining fat integrates into your facial tissue.

Timeline

Visible improvement: Within 1–2 weeks
Final outcome: 3–6 months

Unlike temporary filler injections, the results of facial fat grafting can last for years. Lifestyle factors such as weight stability, sun care, and skincare impact long-term results. Maintenance touch-ups are sometimes recommended.

What It Costs (and Why It Varies)

How Much Does Facial Fat Transfer Cost?

Facial fat grafting cost in New Jersey varies based on

Number of areas treated
Volume of fat needed
Anesthesia type (local vs general anesthesia)
Whether it’s combined with other fat grafting procedures or facial plastic surgery

Pricing typically includes

Surgeon’s fee
Facility and anesthesia fees
Post-operative appointments

During your consultation, we’ll walk through the full breakdown and financing options available. Compared to filler maintenance, facial fat transfer offers longer-lasting results and can be more cost-effective over time.

Why Choose The Godek Center for Personal Enhancement?

With over two decades of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Godek brings precision, artistry, and deep anatomical knowledge to every fat grafting treatment. He performs facial fat transfer using refined surgical techniques that preserve fat cell viability and minimize downtime.

Why patients trust our New Jersey practice

Board-certified plastic surgeon with facial grafting expertise
Advanced tools for harvesting and processing fat
Boutique-level care in a private, accredited facility
Personalized facial rejuvenation plans that prioritize natural-looking results

Facial Fat Transfer

Facial Fat Transfer at The Godek Center for Personal Enhancement

What Is Facial Fat Transfer?

Facial Fat Transfer Benefits

Facial Fat Transfer Candidates

Consultation and Preparation

Your Facial Fat Transfer Procedure

Facial Fat Transfer Recovery and Aftercare

Facial Fat Transfer Results

How Much Does Facial Fat Transfer Cost?

Why Choose The Godek Center for Personal Enhancement?

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