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Facial Fat Grafting

Lake Norman Plastic Surgery

Introduction

Introduction to Facial Fat Grafting

As we age, facial volume gradually diminishes, which can leave the face looking tired, flat, or gaunt. Facial fat grafting at Lake Norman Plastic Surgery offers a natural way to restore youthful softness by transferring your own purified fat to areas such as the cheeks, temples, jawline, lips, and tear troughs. Dr. Henry Wilson performs this procedure in Huntersville for patients across the Lake Norman region—including Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, Denver, and the greater Charlotte area—prioritizing safety, proportion, and results that look like you.

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What Is Facial Fat Grafting?

Facial fat grafting (also called fat transfer) replenishes lost volume using your own tissue. Dr. Wilson harvests a small amount of fat—typically from the abdomen, flanks, hips, or thighs—then purifies it and carefully places micro‑injections into areas of facial depletion to create smoother transitions and natural contours. Compared with temporary fillers, fat transfer can offer longer‑lasting improvement and the added benefit of gentle contouring at the donor site.

Who Are the Best Candidates for Facial Fat Grafting?

Ideal candidates are healthy, non‑smoking adults with realistic goals and adequate donor fat. Fat transfer is an excellent option for age‑related volume loss and for patients who prefer their own tissue. Although most people have enough donor tissue, very lean individuals may be better served with fillers in select areas—Dr. Wilson will advise you during the consultation.

What Are the Benefits of Facial Fat Grafting?

Patients throughout Lake Norman choose fat transfer for its elegant, authentic outcomes:

  • Restores youthful volume in the cheeks, temples, jawline, lips, and under‑eye area
  • Softens lines and shadowing for a rested, balanced look
  • Improves overall facial proportion and harmony
  • Gently contours donor areas through small‑volume liposuction
  • Long‑lasting results using your own tissue
  • Can be combined with facelift, eyelid, brow, or neck procedures

What’s the First Step?

Your Facial Fat Grafting Journey with Henry WIlson, MD

Your facial fat grafting journey begins with a private consultation at Lake Norman Plastic Surgery in Huntersville. During this visit, Dr. Wilson will review your medical history, perform a focused exam, and confirm that you have adequate donor fat. He’ll listen to your goals, answer your questions, and ensure you have a clear understanding of the procedure’s risks, expected recovery, costs, and preparation steps. If you decide to proceed, our team will schedule your treatment date and provide detailed pre‑op instructions.

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What to Expect on the Day of Facial Fat Grafting Surgery

Your procedure is performed at our fully accredited surgical facility in Huntersville. Anesthesia is administered and overseen by board‑certified physician anesthesiologists to ensure comfort and safety. After harvesting and purifying the fat, Dr. Wilson places small, precise injections to build soft, natural contours. Most sessions take 30–90 minutes, depending on the number of areas addressed.

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Facial Fat Grafting Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Facial Fat Grafting Care

Downtime is typically brief. Expect temporary swelling or bruising at both the donor and facial treatment sites. Discomfort is usually mild and well-managed with oral medication and cold compresses. Most patients resume light activities within several days and return to normal routines in 1–2 weeks as swelling settles and contours refine.

How Much Does Facial Fat Grafting Cost in Charlotte, NC?

Pricing for this procedure in Huntersville and the greater Charlotte area varies based on the areas treated, volume needed, and whether fat transfer is combined with other procedures (such as facelift, eyelid, brow, or neck surgery). At your consultation, you’ll receive a personalized quote that includes surgeon, anesthesia, and facility fees, along with financing options. To schedule, call (704) 885‑0550 or request your appointment online.

Why Choose Dr. Wilson?

Dr. Henry Wilson is a double board‑certified plastic surgeon with over two decades of experience in facial, breast, and body procedures. He trained at Georgetown University Medical Center and spent part of his aesthetic fellowship working directly with Dr. Bill Little—an internationally recognized authority in facial rejuvenation and one of the pioneers of modern facial fat grafting techniques—which helped shape Dr. Wilson’s refined, natural approach to the procedure. He is an active member of The Aesthetic Society (ASAPS), ASPS, and the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

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