Facial Fat Grafting in Morris County (Northern NJ) with Dr. Agata Brys
With advancements in cosmetic treatments, we can restore that volume by transferring fat cells from undesirable locations to improve the signs of facial aging. Revolutionary facial fat grafting procedures help revitalize your appearance while renewing your facial contours.
Distinguished female facial plastic surgeon Dr. Agata Brys is double board-certified in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. With supreme dedication to her patients, she strives to deliver results that boost her patients’ self-confidence and quality of life. Renowned for her precision and artistry, Dr. Brys is acclaimed as one of New Jersey’s premier facial fat grafting surgeons.
Contact Dr. Brys at (973) 394-1815 or complete our online form to schedule your consultation today! We are located in Parsippany, NJ, and we are proud to serve patients in the surrounding areas of Morris and Essex counties, including Morristown, Chatham, Madison, Florham Park, Randolph, Montclair, Mountain Lakes, and Livingston.
What Is Facial Fat Grafting?
Facial fat grafting, also known as autologous fat transfer, is an innovative procedure designed to relocate fat from undesirable locations to revitalize the facial contours. Fat grafting is performed in two phases. First, Dr. Brys will harvest fat from a donor location via liposuction and process the fat to ensure healthy cells are transferred. Then, Dr. Brys will meticulously inject the fat into areas where volume is wanted.
Typically, 50 to 70% of the grafted fat will survive to establish a healthy blood supply and thrive. As such, Dr. Brys may transfer extra fat to ensure you achieve your desired outcome.
Facial Rejuvenation
While dermal fillers effectively reduce wrinkles and restore facial volume loss to reverse the signs of aging, they only deliver temporary results, requiring follow-up treatments every 6 to 18 months. A facial fat grafting procedure, on the other hand, provides permanent results; however, it has a longer recovery process.
With long-lasting results, facial fat transfer:
- Softens creases and smooths fine lines and wrinkles
- Restores volume and fullness to sagging facial tissues in the cheeks
- Improves the appearance of undereye bags and shadows
- Enhances the appearance of thin lips
- Improves the appearance of scars
- Redefines jawline, chin, and jowls
- Corrects hollowed temples and cheeks
Lip Augmentation
Dermal fillers can deliver great lip augmentation results, but the results are temporary, lasting 18 months to 2 years. Lip augmentation with facial fat grafting effectively provides permanent results while addressing unwanted fat elsewhere in the body. By enhancing the appearance of thinning or naturally thin lips, lip augmentation with fat grafting can create a plumper, more youthful look that restores lip shape, improving overall facial balance.
Facial fat grafting lip augmentation can increase lip volume, boost confidence, and:
- Restore lost volume for plumper, younger-looking lips
- Redefine natural lip shape
- Improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles around the lips
- Tighten areas near the lips
Choosing Dr. Brys as Your Parsippany, New Jersey Facial Fat Grafting Surgeon
Your face is on display every day. When you want to enhance your facial appearance, it’s important to trust your face to a facial plastic surgeon. Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Agata Brys is an expert in many facial contouring procedures to help her patients achieve outstanding results.
With board certifications in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Brys specializes in surgical and non-surgical treatments to enhance and rejuvenate the face, including restoring lost volume. Her unique anatomical expertise, teamed with an artistic background, allows her a creative outlet to help enhance her patients’ overall appearance.
For Dr. Brys, the best part of being a facial plastic surgeon and performing facial fat grafting surgery is knowing she can increase her patients’ confidence and restore their self-image with a quick procedure. By combining her love of art and science, Dr. Brys uses her extensive training in facial anatomy to create harmony and natural-looking results. With an artistic eye and state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Brys strives to deliver results her patients will love for years.
Choosing Dr. Brys as Your Parsippany, New Jersey
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Enhancing your facial appearance is an exciting journey. Having a trusted and skilled facial plastic surgeon by your side can make the process feel empowering and rewarding.
Dr. Agata Brys is double board-certified and fellowship-trained in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. An expert in many surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures, Dr. Brys specializes in rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, lip lift, and injectables as well as facelifts and neck lifts rather than body contouring procedures.
For Dr. Brys, the most rewarding part of being a facial plastic surgeon is helping her patients increase their confidence and restore their self-image under her care. By combining her love of art and science, Dr. Brys uses her extensive training in anatomy to achieve aesthetic facial balance and natural-looking facial plastic surgery results that effectively reduce signs of aging. With an artistic eye and state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Brys delivers results her patients will love for years.
Your Facial Fat Grafting Consultation with Dr. Brys
In-depth consultations are an intricate part of Dr. Brys’ practice. She doesn’t rush her patients and spends time getting to know them to understand their concerns, motivations, and realistic expectations from facial fat transfer procedures.
After learning about your desired changes, Dr. Brys will consider your medical history, evaluate your facial features, determine if you have sufficient fat in donor sites, and explain the risks and benefits of facial fat grafting. Dr. Brys will describe your options to help you determine the right treatment and whether she is the right surgeon for your needs.
Dr. Brys will explain your facial fat grafting procedure and discuss key points to help you understand how to achieve your aesthetic goals with a sleeker facial profile and restored volume. Dr. Brys will be your trusted partner from your first consultation to your last follow-up appointment.
Achieving Aesthetic
Facial Balance
Natural-looking Results
With an artistic eye and state-of-the-art technology, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Agata Brys delivers plastic surgery results her patients will love for years.
Am I an Ideal Candidate for Facial Fat Grafting in New Jersey?
Good candidates for New Jersey facial fat grafting are those looking for a more sculpted facial appearance and permanent enhancement by restoring facial fullness where volume is desired.
Generally, Dr. Brys suggests facial fat grafting candidates should:
- Be in good overall health
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be at a stable weight for at least 6 months and live a healthy lifestyle
- Be a non-smoker, or be willing to quit at least 2 weeks before and after surgery
- Not be pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have realistic expectations
- Have no conditions that impair healing
- Understand the surgical risks
Preparing for Your Facial Fat Grafting Surgery
Dr. Brys customizes facial fat grafting procedures to achieve optimal results for each patient, making all procedures unique. Here are some common steps to expect.
Schedule Your Consultation
It is important to select an experienced, board-certified, and well-regarded plastic surgeon with extensive experience in fat grafting procedures.
Get Tested
During your consultation, Dr. Brys may advise you to have medical evaluations, bloodwork, or other tests to assess your overall health. At this time, she will also instruct you on how to proceed with your current medications, including blood-thinning medications, anti-inflammatory drugs, or herbal supplements that may cause bleeding.
Quit Smoking/Vaping
Smoking negatively impacts your body’s ability to heal following any plastic surgery procedure, causing complications, delaying recovery, and significantly affecting your results. If you smoke, vape, or use nicotine products, you should quit. For at least 2 weeks before surgery and until recovery is complete, avoid all nicotine products.
Eat Balanced Meals and Stay Hydrated
Eat healthy, nutritious meals with plenty of protein and rich in vitamins and minerals as proper nutrition supports optimal recovery. Avoid processed or fast foods that are high in calories but low in nutrients.
Prepare for Your Recovery
Take adequate time off work. Plan for a responsible adult to drive you home after your procedure. Arrange a clean, comfortable place to recuperate. Purchase the supplies you’ll need and fill prescriptions.
Facial Fat Grafting Procedure Overview
On the day of your procedure, you’ll meet with Dr. Brys to review the details of your treatment plan and answer any final questions you have. Before beginning your procedure, you will receive local anesthesia. You may also receive topical anesthesia in the recipient areas to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure.
As facial fat grafting procedures are completed in two phases, Dr. Brys will first create small incisions to extract fat from the donor regions via liposuction. After obtaining the fat, she will process it through a centrifuge to ensure healthy fat cells are transferred. The fat is then placed into syringes for injection into the recipient areas.
Following fat extraction, Dr. Brys will cleanse the treatment areas. Then, she will strategically inject fat into the areas where additional facial volume is desired.
Depending on the extent of your procedure, fat grafting typically takes 2 to 3 hours.
Facial Fat Grafting Recovery and Healing
As facial fat grafting is an outpatient procedure typically performed under local anesthesia or with sedation, you will return home following treatment. However, you may need a responsible adult to drive you.
After your procedure, the incisions will be dressed, and you may be fitted with compression garments to help minimize swelling and support your contours. You may experience mild swelling, bruising, or tenderness for 1 to 2 weeks. However, you should be prepared for minimal pain and discomfort. Typically, patients only require over-the-counter pain medications rather than prescribed pain medications.
After facial fat grafting, you can expect to experience minimal downtime, depending on the extent of your procedure. Most patients need 1 week off work. Avoid strenuous activities for 4 to 6 weeks, including exercise or heavy lifting. Dr. Brys will help you determine when you can resume all normal activities.
How Soon Will I See My Parsippany, New Jersey Facial Fat Grafting Results?
Following your facial fat grafting procedure, you may notice dramatic results immediately. However, it’s important to expect swelling and bruising that might obscure your final results for weeks until the swelling gradually subsides. Full results may take 3 to 6 months as the grafted fat settles before revealing your new facial contours.
It’s important to note that not all fat will survive the transplant process. Generally, 50 to 70% of fat survives. The surviving fat is permanent and will respond to weight fluctuations like any other body fat. As such, Dr. Brys will recommend maintaining your stable weight through a healthy diet and lifestyle choices to avoid fluctuations and ensure the longevity of your results.
How Much Does New Jersey Facial Fat Grafting Cost?
As facial fat grafting procedures are customizable, costs vary depending on the extent of the procedure and your aesthetic goals. The average cost for New Jersey facial fat grafting ranges from $1,500 to $8,500, depending on the areas treated. Dr. Brys will determine the scope and cost of your procedure during your consultation.
Facial fat grafting procedures are not covered by insurance. However, we offer financing with approved credit. During your consultation, our staff can assist you in applying for financing.
Can My Facial Fat Grafting Be Paired with Other Procedures?
Pairing facial fat grafting procedures with complementary treatments can be cost-effective and time-saving. Combined procedures save you from multiple surgical costs or anesthesia fees and allow you to have a single recuperation time. During your facial fat grafting consultation, Dr. Brys will let you know if your procedures may be performed concurrently based on your health, age, and procedures.
Combining procedures can help patients achieve a balanced, more refined overall facial appearance.
These procedures may include:
Rejuvenate Your Appearance with Parsippany, New Jersey Facial Fat Grafting
Revitalize your overall facial appearance with beautiful, natural-looking results by partnering with one of New Jersey’s premiere facial plastic surgeons! Call (973) 394-1815 or complete our online form to schedule your consultation with Dr. Agata Brys today.
