Facial Fat Grafting and Fat Transfer in Newcastle
Facial fat grafting uses a small amount of your own fat to restore lost volume in your face. Dr Tanov offers fat grafting in Newcastle at our clinic on West Road. Our fat transfer Newcastle procedures are done under local anaesthetic in one visit, with a result that still looks like you.
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What Is Facial Fat Transfer?
Facial fat transfer moves a small amount of fat from one part of your body to your face. Doctors call it autologous fat transfer because the fat comes from you. It can fill flat cheeks, hollow temples, the folds by your nose and mouth, and a soft jawline or chin.
Fat transfer to the face works well for people who want longer-lasting results than filler. Face fat transfer is also a full-face approach, so you can treat more than one area on the same day. This is why we call it Full Face. It is a volume treatment, not a facelift.
Is Fat Transfer to the Face Right for You?
It may be worth a chat if you:
Fat transfer face plans can include the under-eye area. See our guide to fat grafting under the eyes. For fuller lips with your own fat, read fat grafting for lips.
It may not be the right first step if your main concern is loose skin, eyelid bags or lines from muscle movement. Dr Tanov will tell you if another treatment would help you more.
Before & After Results
Slide across to see real, unfiltered results from our Newcastle patients. Early swelling makes your face look fuller than the final result, so judge it at 1 to 3 months. Our fat transfer face before-and-after guide shows what to expect over time. Results vary.
How Do Micro Fat Grafting and Nano Fat Grafting Work?
Micro fat grafting uses small pieces of fat to restore shape and volume. Nano fat grafting uses fat that is filtered much more finely. Nanofat is placed closer to the skin surface, where it can help skin quality, for example under the eyes or on the neck.
We prepare your fat in LipoCube Nano, a closed, sterile, single-use system. It turns your fat into milli-, micro-, and nano-fat to suit each depth. Nano fat transfer and micro fat grafting can both happen in the same visit, so one plan can treat volume and skin quality together.
Facial Fat Grafting At A Glance
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How Long It Lasts
Benefits of Facial Fat Grafting
Made from you
Your own fat is used, so the risk of an allergic reaction to it is very low.
Full-face plan
Several areas can be treated in one visit.
Volume and skin quality
Micro fat for shape, nano fat for the skin surface.
Lasts for years
The fat that settles can stay for many years.
One visit
Most people need one treatment, with a touch-up only if needed.
Why Choose Dr Tanov in Newcastle?
Dr Kalin Tanov
If you are comparing the best facial fat transfer surgeons in the UK, look at training, experience and honest advice. Dr Kalin Tanov is a consultant ophthalmic surgeon and aesthetic doctor. He knows the anatomy of the face and eye area in detail, and he will tell you if fat grafting isn't right for you.
Our Newcastle clinic has free parking at the front and back.
The Facial Fat Grafting Process and Aftercare
Fat Transfer Face Cost in the UK
The cost of fat transfer for the face in the UK depends on the clinic, the areas treated, and how much fat you need. Fat transfer prices in the UK vary a lot, so check what is included. At Dr Tanov, facial fat transfer is priced as one full-face treatment. Your exact price is confirmed at your consultation. For a closer look at the eye area, read our fat grafting under-eye cost guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum age for facial fat grafting?
Nano fat can be used for skin quality concerns, such as dark circles or acne scars, starting at age 18. Micro fat is used when you need volume, for example in deep laugh lines, hollow temples, the cheeks or the jawline.
Will the donor area scar?
We take fat from your outer thighs through a cut about half a centimetre long. It usually heals well, unless it becomes infected or you tend to scar easily.
Can it work like liposuction?
No. We take around 60 to 100 ml of fat, which isn't enough to reshape your tummy, legs, or chin. A slight change to a small area may be possible at the same time.
Can fat be dissolved like filler?
No. Fat is not reversible like filler. It is placed in deeper layers, and uneven results are uncommon. If needed, filler can help balance the result.
Is nanofat the same as nano fat transfer?
Yes. Both names refer to fat that is filtered very finely and placed near the skin's surface.
How long does facial fat transfer last?
About 50 to 70% of the fat usually stays. The fat that stays can last many years, though smoking and blood supply can affect this.
Where is the Newcastle clinic?
Condercum House, Unit 4, 171 West Road, Newcastle NE15 6PQ, with free parking at the front and back.
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