Facial Fat Grafting in Newport Beach, CA
Restoring Youthful Volume with Natural Precision
At Dr. Shabnam Ghazizadeh, M.D. Facial Plastic Surgery patients can experience natural facial rejuvenation through the artistry of Facial Fat Grafting. Also known as Nano Fat Grafting or fat transfer, this procedure uses your own purified fat to restore youthful contours, improve skin texture, and enhance facial harmony without synthetic fillers.
For patients in Newport Beach and across Orange County seeking a long-lasting, organic solution for facial aging, Facial Fat Grafting offers a subtle yet transformative way to revitalize the face. Dr. Ghazizadeh combines technical precision with an artistic understanding of facial balance. Her approach ensures each result looks soft, smooth, and completely natural.
What Is Facial Fat Grafting?
Facial Fat Grafting is a minimally invasive procedure that restores lost volume and improves skin quality using fat harvested from the patient’s own body. Common donor areas include the abdomen, thighs, or flanks. The harvested fat is carefully purified and refined, often into micro or nano fat, and then strategically injected into areas of facial volume loss.
This technique can address hollowness under the eyes, flattening of the cheeks, thinning lips, and other age-related changes. The use of one’s own fat not only restores fullness but also promotes natural regeneration and improved skin tone through the presence of growth factors and regenerative cells.
How Nano Fat Grafting Works
Nano Fat Grafting is the most advanced evolution of traditional fat transfer. After gentle liposuction to collect fat, Dr. Ghazizadeh uses specialized filtration systems to refine it into micro-particles. This ultra-smooth consistency allows her to inject the fat with exquisite precision, even into delicate areas such as the lower eyelids, temples, and fine facial lines. The technique allows for seamless blending of contours, creating a refreshed, radiant appearance that looks completely natural.
Benefits of Facial Fat Grafting
Facial Fat Grafting offers both regenerative and aesthetic benefits for patients seeking smooth, youthful, and natural rejuvenation.
Natural Rejuvenation
Uses your own fat for authentic volume restoration.
Long-Lasting Results
Transferred fat integrates naturally, providing results that last for years.
Enhanced Skin Quality
Nano fat is rich in regenerative cells that improve texture, tone, and elasticity.
Versatile Application
Ideal for the cheeks, under eyes, temples, lips, and jawline.
Minimal Downtime
Gentle technique with quicker recovery compared to surgical lifts.
This innovative approach achieves radiant, long-lasting results while maintaining Dr. Ghazizadeh’s commitment to balance, refinement, and natural beauty.
Why Choose Dr. Ghazizadeh Facial Plastic Surgery?
Dr. Shabnam Ghazizadeh is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon known for her precision and artistry in facial rejuvenation. Her expertise in advanced fat grafting techniques allows her to deliver refined, natural results that enhance the unique features of each patient. At her Newport Beach practice, she emphasizes patient comfort, education, and individualized care, ensuring every treatment plan is tailored to meet your aesthetic goals. With a gentle, meticulous approach, Dr. Ghazizadeh achieves harmony between youthfulness and authenticity.
Ideal Candidates for Facial Fat Grafting
You may be a candidate for Facial Fat Grafting if you:
- Have volume loss in the cheeks, temples, or under-eye area
- Desire natural enhancement without synthetic fillers
- Want to improve skin texture and radiance4
- Are seeking long-term rejuvenation
- Are in good general health with realistic expectations
During your consultation, Dr. Ghazizadeh will evaluate your facial structure and donor sites to determine if Nano Fat Grafting is the ideal option for you.
The Facial Fat Grafting Process
Consultation and Planning
Your journey begins with a detailed consultation with Dr. Ghazizadeh. She will assess your facial anatomy, discuss your goals, and identify optimal donor and treatment areas. A customized plan is created to achieve natural, proportionate enhancement.
The Procedure
The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia with sedation. Fat is gently harvested from areas such as the abdomen or thighs, then processed to separate and purify the viable fat cells. Dr. Ghazizadeh then carefully injects the refined nano fat into targeted facial areas using microcannulas, sculpting smooth, youthful contours.
Recovery
Most patients experience mild swelling or tenderness for a few days, with noticeable improvement in volume and skin quality as healing progresses. You can expect to return to work and normal activities within a week. Results continue to refine over several months as the transferred fat establishes itself, delivering soft, lasting rejuvenation.
What to Expect After Treatment
After facial fat grafting, patients may notice mild swelling, bruising, or tenderness in both the donor and treated areas. These effects are temporary and generally improve within one to two weeks. Dr. Ghazizadeh provides personalized aftercare instructions to ensure optimal healing and even fat retention. Most patients return to work and light activities within a week, though strenuous exercise should be avoided for several weeks. As swelling subsides, the face gradually reveals smoother contours and restored volume, with results continuing to refine over several months. The outcome is long-lasting, natural rejuvenation that enhances facial harmony without appearing overdone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do fat grafting results last?
Facial Fat Grafting provides long-term results, with many patients enjoying improvements for several years as the transferred fat cells become a natural part of the facial tissue.
Is the procedure painful?
Discomfort is minimal and easily managed with anesthesia and post-procedure care. Most patients describe only mild soreness or swelling.
Can I combine this with other facial rejuvenation treatments?
Yes. Facial Fat Grafting pairs beautifully with procedures like eyelid surgery, facelift, or laser resurfacing for comprehensive rejuvenation.
Will all the fat survive?
Some of the transferred fat is naturally absorbed, but Dr. Ghazizadeh’s refined technique optimizes fat survival and ensures long-lasting volume retention.
