Fat Injections

Located in Louisville, KY.

Fat Injections

Fat injections are when adipose (fat) tissue is taken from elsewhere in a patient’s body, purified, and then carefully injected into the face to add volume to certain features. Also known as fat grafting or fat transfer, fat injections in Louisville are performed by board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Joseph C. Banis, Jr., Dr. Angela Prescott, and board-eligible plastic surgeon Dr. Blake Sparks.

Benefits of Fat Injections

This minimally invasive outpatient procedure comes with the following key advantages:

  • 100% biocompatible
  • More natural feel than implants
  • Permanent results
  • Minimal downtime
  • May be used alone or with other facial plastic surgery procedures like the facelift

Patients often choose fat injections as an alternative to synthetic fillers, particularly if there is a risk of an allergic reaction to the latter. Since we use your own tissue with fat grafting, the chances of bodily rejection are near zero.

Ideal Candidates for Fat Injections

Fat injections can be used to plump up tissue for facial rejuvenation in areas like the:

  • Under-eye hollows
  • Cheeks
  • Smile lines
  • Upper and lower lips
  • Chin
  • Jawline

Fat transfer can be performed as a standalone procedure or in conjunction with other treatments involving liposuction. For example, if you are also considering getting a thigh lift, arm lift, or breast reduction, your plastic surgeon may be able to repurpose the removed adipose tissue for facial fat grafting.

The Fat Injection Procedure

If your fat injection treatment is being performed independently, an incision will be made in the harvesting location, such as the abdomen, thigh, or buttock. Using the liposuction technique, Dr. Banis, Dr. Prescott, or Dr. Sparks will gently insert a cannula below the skin and use it to remove a small amount of unnecessary fat tissue. The fat is then purified. Finally, it is strategically injected into the planned facial treatment areas to achieve your desired results.

Post-Procedure Recovery

Most patients report manageable swelling and soreness on the face and harvesting location after fat injections, but these issues should gradually subside over the next few weeks. To mitigate any discomfort, you may use an ice pack wrapped in a towel, following a routine of 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off. You should be able to return to work after about a week, but your plastic surgeon will provide specific instructions during your consultation.

How Much Do Fat Injections Cost?

The price of facial fat transfer depends on multiple factors, including the number of areas being treated, the amount of adipose tissue being transferred, the number of harvesting locations used, and anesthesia requirements. We also offer cost financing options through CareCredit® and accept most major credit cards.

Get in Touch With Us

Dr. Banis, Dr. Prescott, and Dr. Sparks have many patients who have achieved a fuller, more youthful facial look utilizing facial fat injections in Louisville, Kentucky. To learn more about fat grafting and see if it is the right treatment option for you, contact Joseph Banis Plastic Surgery today to set up your initial consultation.

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Patient Testimonials

"I can honestly say that I am impressed"

“I have had Ultherapy treatment and I can honestly say that I am impressed. Each treatment brings an immediate tightening effect and then over the next few months you see your skin continue to improve. It is excellent at stimulating the deeper skin layers. The collagen in my face gets a major boost – and so does my confidence level! This is a treatment that actually produces real and noticeable results. I now have a maintenance treatment on a yearly basis. The treatment is completely tolerable with no downtime. In my opinion, there are not too many treatments available that can give you impressive results and no time out for healing, you’re good to go. You should approach the treatment with realistic expectations and afterwards be pleasantly surprised. It is not a miracle worker, but it just might be the next closest thing. My experience has been completely positive and I love to get a big bang for my buck. Ultherapy is an amazing treatment and a very good investment. Aging is inevitable, but who says you can’t do it gracefully and at a slower rate. I will also say that it is incredibly important to have it performed by a trusted provider who is well trained with this procedure. Abby has both the credentials as well as the experience with this treatment and I trust her without reservation. If you are considering Ultherapy, make an appointment with Abby today.”

"Ulthera has been helpful tightening loose skin"

have had the pleasure of receiving Ulthera Treatments with Abbey at Dr. Banis’ office for years with excellent results. I continue to do post facelift for a tightening and lifting effect. Even after loosing 20 lbs, Ulthera has been helpful tightening loose skin on my neck.

"I love the results!"

“Every few years, I have an Ultherapy treatment on my face and neck. The treatments have prolonged the need for a facelift. It has tightened, the beginning stages of sagging chin skin and tightened other areas too. I plan on continuing this treatment every few years. I love the results!”