Northwest Face & Body

Facial Fat Transfer, Bellevue & Kirkland

Procedure Time
3-6 Hours

Recovery Time
2 week

Procedure Time

3-6 Hours

Recovery Time

2 week

Learn Why Patients From All Over The World Choose Dr. Young

Click here to learn why an NBA head coach, Grammy nominees, Leading Actresses from New York and Seattle Broadway, top Social Media Influencers, CEOs from the most prominent companies, and Patients From All Over The World have Chosen Award Winning Beauty Theorist and Double Board Certified, Fellowship Trained Facial Plastic Surgery Specialist Dr. Philip Young.

Facial Fat Transfer, With Dr. Young, Bellevue & Kirkland

Age brings many excellent qualities to your life and can be a beautiful time as life slows down, and things begin to change. However, one change that many of us try to avoid is the change to our physical appearance, specifically the face. As we age, we lose the vital components that create a youthful glow and prevent wrinkles. When this happens, volume loss and wrinkles can develop and create a significant appearance of age. 

Many people are turning to facial fillers to combat the hollowing of the face and fill in hollow areas. However, fat transfer to the face is a fantastic alternative for those who want natural, stunning results. At Northwest Face & Body, Dr. Philip Young uses fat transfer to rejuvenate the face and help create a natural contour. 

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What Is Facial Fat Transfer?

Facial fat transfer, Bellevue, is a rejuvenating surgery that helps patients achieve aesthetic structure or renewal. A facial fat transfer can help restore hollowed areas of the face that develop due to aging. Additionally, it can create balance and symmetry in the face for those who struggle with facial asymmetry. 

During a facial fat transfer, fat is harvested from another area on the patient’s body, like the stomach, thighs, or back. It is then injected into the patient’s face to create a stunning, entire, youthful appearance.

Why Get Dr. Young’s Facial Fat Transfer?

Patients see Dr. Young for facial fat Bellevue transfer for many reasons, as he has unique experience and understanding of facial anatomy. His thorough research led him to create a New Theory of Beauty that provided better knowledge of beauty standards. Because of this, Dr. Young knows the areas to accentuate and fill in for ideal facial symmetry. 

Dr. Young uses fat transfer to highlight the patient’s natural beauty and can customize the procedure to fit their unique facial structure. His ability to create complete symmetry and combat signs of aging is why patients worldwide come to see him.

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Dermal Fillers Or Fat Transfer?

While dermal fillers are often used to provide facial symmetry, enhance contour, or fight signs of aging, facial fat transfer Bellevue is a great natural alternative that does the same. Fat transfer to the face comes from your own body, making the treatment entirely natural. 



Fat transfer can also last much longer than dermal fillers, making it a more permanent treatment. Fat transfer is often more expensive than dermal fillers, as it’s a more extensive surgery that requires liposuction.  Both dermal fillers and fat transfer are great ways to combat age and create beautiful symmetry, but for those in search of a natural, long-lasting solution, fat transfer to the face may be right for you.  

Benefits Of Facial Fat Transfer

There are many benefits to a facial fat transfer Kirkland, as the procedure can benefit many aesthetic areas of concern. Fat transfer to the face can provide benefits like: 

  • Fills out deep lines and hollowed areas
  • Smoothes wrinkles
  • Creates natural contour
  • Provides better facial symmetry
  • Creates a younger appearance
  • Tightens skin
  • Low risk
  • Natural treatment
  • Can eliminate fat in unwanted areas of the body
  • Almost no risk of an allergic reaction
  • Minimal recovery time

Performed by the leading facial beauty surgeon in Bellevue

Am I Right For Facial Fat Transfer?

Many people use facial fat transfer Kirkland to create contour or fight aging. There are no specific criteria for fat transfer to the face. It’s a natural treatment that provides stunning results and creates necessary changes in the facial structure. During a consultation with Dr. Young, he will help ensure you can safely undergo the procedure and that it will provide the aesthetic goals you desire. However, many people who undergo facial fat transfer have:

  • Deep frown lines they wish to fill out
  • Hollowed cheeks or under eyes due to loss of collagen
  • Skin that has started to become lax
  • Facial asymmetry that needs to be filled out
  • Desire a more prominent facial contour
  • Are looking for a long-lasting result
  • Are in good health and don’t smoke

What To Expect During A Facial Fat Transfer Kirkland

A facial fat transfer with Dr. Young has three steps that create the beautiful results patients achieve. However, before these three steps, you will need to stop in for a consultation. This visit helps ensure you can safely undergo the surgery and that it really is the best treatment for your needs. 

He will also examine your facial structure and create a plan that achieves your goals. Whether you are looking to fight signs of aging, smooth your wrinkles, gain a contour, or reverse asymmetry, Dr. Young can use facial fat transfer to achieve these facial aesthetic goals. 

Three Steps Of Facial Fat Transfer

For a facial fat transfer, Kirkland, is done in three steps, which require liposuction to harvest the fat. These steps include:
  • Liposuction to harvest the fat from desired areas
  • The fat is cleaned and spun through a centrifuge to get it ready for injection
  • The fat is then injected into the desired areas of the face
The entire procedure can take an hour or longer, depending on how much fat needs to be harvested and how many areas need to be injected. Dr. Young provides incredible facial fat transfer for every patient.

Fat Transfer To The Face Recovery

Recovery from facial fat transfer, Kirkland, can take a week or two to heal. However, the recovery is quick and can be made even more accessible with the help of Dr. Young. However, it is essential to remember that you will have two areas of recovery: the face and the liposuction sites. Some recovery instructions include:
  • Take adequate time (one to two weeks) off of work to rest
  • Give your face one to two weeks for swelling to go down
  • Rest with your head elevated
  • Don’t strain the incision sites
  • Avoid all strenuous activity
  • Take medication provided by Dr. Young to promote rest
Dr. Young will give you more instructions for your recovery during a consultation to help you have an easy and smooth healing process.

The Top Facial Fat Transfer Surgeon In Bellevue

Dr. Philip Young is a cosmetic surgeon whose outstanding work has changed how many view facial beauty. Through advanced techniques, outstanding experience, and incredible precision, Dr. Young helps every patient achieve facial symmetry, contour, and rejuvenation. At Northwest Face & Body, Dr. Young can help restore your face’s smoothness and full beauty through facial fat transfer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Does Facial Fat Transfer Take To Settle?

Fat transfer to the face can take six to twelve months for the fat to settle in the face ultimately. However, the initial swelling should subside after a few weeks, and you can return to daily life after you’re over the first stage of recovery.

How Much Fat Will Stay After The Transfer?

On average, 50-60% of the fat holds after a facial fat transfer. This is ideal, as Dr. Young plans for this statistic and creates the proper proportions for every face. Once the fat has settled, the fat remaining can last for years to come.

How Much Does Facial Fat Transfer Cost In Kirkland?

The price of facial fat transfer depends on your chosen provider and how much transfer is performed. However, at Northwest Face & Body, facial fat transfer starts at $6,950, and your entire face starts at $12,995.