Facial Fat Grafting
Facial fat grafting is designed to restore youthful facial volume using your body’s own fat. As we age, the face naturally loses volume in areas such as the cheeks, temples, under-eyes, and jawline. Fat grafting can help restore facial fullness, improve contour, and create a refreshed, natural appearance.
Dr. Amra Olafson believes successful facial rejuvenation is about restoring what has been lost rather than changing what makes you unique. Her goal is to create soft, natural-looking improvements that enhance facial harmony and preserve authenticity.
Am I a Candidate for Facial Fat Grafting?
You may be a candidate for facial fat grafting if you are bothered by:
- Hollow cheeks
- Under-eye volume loss
- Temporal hollowing
- Facial deflation associated with aging
- Loss of facial fullness after weight loss
- Desire for natural facial rejuvenation
The best candidates are in good overall health, have realistic expectations, and desire subtle, natural-looking improvement.
Your Consultation
During your consultation, Dr. Olafson will evaluate your facial anatomy, areas of volume loss, skin quality, and aesthetic goals.
She believes successful outcomes begin with thoughtful planning and a comprehensive understanding of facial aging.
Because every face is unique, your treatment plan will be customized to your individual anatomy and goals.
The Procedure
Facial fat grafting is typically performed as an outpatient procedure. Fat is gently harvested from another area of the body, processed, and strategically placed to restore volume and contour.
Common goals include:
- Restoring cheek volume
- Improving under-eye hollows
- Enhancing facial contours
- Softening signs of aging
- Improving facial balance
- Creating a refreshed appearance
The specific treatment plan is tailored to each patient and designed to achieve natural, harmonious results.
Recovery
Following facial fat grafting, patients can expect temporary swelling and bruising that gradually improves over several weeks.
While some changes are visible immediately, final results continue to refine as healing progresses.
Why Choose Dr. Olafson?
As a former registered nurse and board-eligible plastic surgeon, Dr. Olafson combines meticulous surgical training with a highly personalized approach to patient care.
She believes facial rejuvenation should restore youthful balance while preserving the natural character of the face.
Most importantly, patient safety, honest communication, and exceptional care remain at the center of every treatment decision.
Book a Consultation
If you are considering facial fat grafting in St. Petersburg or the Tampa Bay area, we invite you to schedule a consultation with Dr. Amra Olafson to discuss your goals and learn more about your options.