Facial Fat Transfer

Facial fat transfer — also called autologous fat grafting — is a natural way to restore youthful facial volume and improve skin quality using your own body’s fat. This advanced technique can soften hollow cheeks, fill sunken under-eyes, restore contour to the temples, enhance thin lips, and add balance to the chin or jawline. In addition to restoring volume, fat transfer can improve skin tone and texture thanks to the regenerative properties of stem cell–rich fat.

Procedure Details

Fat transfer begins with gentle liposuction from a donor area on the body — often the abdomen, thighs, or hips — where fat has a high concentration of stem cells. The harvested fat is then carefully purified to remove excess fluid, oil, and damaged cells, ensuring that only the healthiest fat cells are used. Dr. Morrin then precisely injects the fat into targeted facial areas using fine cannulas, layering it in a way that creates smooth, natural-looking contours.

Fat transfer is often performed in combination with other facial rejuvenation procedures — such as a deep plane facelift, lower blepharoplasty, or brow lift — to enhance overall harmony and achieve a more comprehensive, lasting result. Because the procedure uses your own tissue, the risk of allergic reaction or rejection is extremely low. For many patients, results last far longer than traditional dermal fillers, with a portion of the transferred fat becoming a permanent, living part of the facial structure.

Who Is a Candidate?

Facial fat transfer may be an excellent option for individuals who:

• Have volume loss in the cheeks, under-eyes, temples, lips, chin, or jawline
• Want to improve both contour and skin quality
• Prefer a natural alternative to synthetic fillers
• Are looking for longer-lasting results than traditional injectables can provide
• Would benefit from mild body contouring through liposuction in the donor area

Recovery Timeline

• First Few Days: Mild swelling and bruising in both the donor and recipient areas
• 1–2 Weeks: Most patients are comfortable returning to work and daily activities
• 4–6 Weeks: Swelling continues to subside; results look more refined
• 3–6 Months: Final results visible as transferred fat fully integrates and volume stabilizes

Why Patients Choose Dr. Morrin

As a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Morrin combines advanced technical skill with a refined artistic eye to create natural, balanced results. Her deep understanding of facial anatomy allows her to place fat with precision, ensuring smooth transitions and harmonious contours. Patients appreciate her meticulous, unrushed approach and the way she blends surgical expertise with an emphasis on safety, comfort, and lasting beauty.