Facial volume loss
Microfat can be used to restore carefully selected areas of lost volume and soften hollow or depleted facial contours.
Microfat and Nanofat Transfer
Microfat & Nanofat Rejuvenation
Stem cell-enriched facial and neck rejuvenation with Microfat and Nanofat transfer
Microfat and Nanofat transfer use carefully processed fat from the patient’s own body to restore selected areas of facial volume, refine contour and support improvements in skin quality.
Treatment can be tailored across the face and neck, including areas affected by volume loss, hollowing, thinning skin or changes in texture, with the aim of creating subtle rejuvenation while preserving natural facial character.
A Regenerative Approach
Restoring facial volume and supporting skin quality with your own tissue
Facial ageing is not caused by skin changes alone. Loss of soft-tissue volume, changes in contour and reduced skin quality can all contribute to a tired or less defined appearance across the eyes, cheeks, face and neck.
Microfat and Nanofat are prepared differently and used for different purposes. Microfat is generally used where structural volume and contour support are required, while Nanofat is processed into a finer preparation that may be used where skin quality and regenerative effects are part of the treatment goal.
Treatment may be performed as a standalone rejuvenation procedure or incorporated into a broader surgical plan. Around the eyes, for example, fat transfer may complement blepharoplasty, upper blepharoplasty or lower blepharoplasty where volume loss and tissue quality also need to be considered.
What It Can Address
Facial volume loss, contour change and skin quality
Microfat and Nanofat rejuvenation may be considered where ageing has affected facial volume, the smooth transition between features or the quality and texture of the skin.
Periorbital hollowing
Volume loss around the eyes and lid-cheek junction can contribute to a tired appearance and may be considered as part of a broader rejuvenation plan.
Skin quality & texture
Nanofat may be used where fine skin texture, thinning or reduced skin quality are part of the concern.
Face & neck rejuvenation
Treatment can be planned across selected areas of the face and neck to support a more rested, balanced and naturally rejuvenated appearance.
Microfat and Nanofat are not interchangeable treatments. The preparation used, treatment areas and amount transferred depend on anatomy, tissue quality and the objective of the procedure.
What to Expect
A carefully planned treatment using the patient’s own fat
Treatment is tailored according to where rejuvenation is needed, whether the priority is volume restoration, skin quality or a combination of the two.
Consultation & assessment
Facial proportions, volume loss, skin quality and the neck are assessed to determine whether Microfat, Nanofat or a combined approach is appropriate.
Harvesting & preparation
A small amount of fat is harvested from a suitable donor area and processed according to the needs of the treatment plan.
Precise transfer
The prepared tissue is placed strategically to restore contour, support transitions or target areas where skin quality is part of the rejuvenation goal.
Recovery & settling
Swelling and bruising can occur initially, with the appearance becoming more refined as healing progresses and the treated tissues settle.
Where eyelid ageing also involves excess skin or prominent fat, fat transfer may be considered alongside blepharoplasty rather than as a replacement for eyelid surgery.
Microfat & Nanofat FAQs
Common questions about facial and neck rejuvenation with fat transfer
These answers provide a general guide. The most appropriate treatment plan depends on anatomy, tissue quality, the areas of concern and whether fat transfer is being considered alone or alongside surgery.
What is the difference between Microfat and Nanofat?
Microfat retains small parcels of fat and is generally used where volume and structural contour support are required. Nanofat is processed into a much finer preparation and is typically used when skin quality and regenerative effects are part of the treatment objective.
Why is this described as stem cell-enriched rejuvenation?
Processed fat tissue contains a mixture of cells and regenerative components naturally present within adipose tissue. Nanofat in particular is used for its regenerative potential rather than for significant volume replacement. The treatment is performed using tissue taken from the patient’s own body.
Which areas of the face and neck can be treated?
Treatment may be considered for selected areas affected by volume loss, hollowing, contour change or reduced skin quality, including the periorbital region, cheeks, mid-face and selected areas of the face and neck. The exact treatment areas are determined during consultation.
Can Microfat and Nanofat be used around the eyes?
In selected cases, yes. Fat transfer may be considered where hollowing, contour loss or skin quality contribute to an aged or tired appearance around the eyes. It can also complement lower blepharoplasty or a broader blepharoplasty plan.
Is Microfat and Nanofat transfer a replacement for blepharoplasty?
No. Fat transfer and blepharoplasty address different aspects of ageing. Where excess eyelid skin or prominent fat is the main concern, upper blepharoplasty or lower blepharoplasty may be more appropriate. Fat transfer is primarily used for volume, contour and tissue-quality concerns.
Will the result look natural?
The aim is subtle restoration rather than an overfilled appearance. Treatment is planned conservatively around facial proportions, existing anatomy and the areas where volume or tissue quality have changed.
How do I know if Microfat and Nanofat rejuvenation is right for me?
A consultation is required to assess facial anatomy, the pattern of volume loss, skin quality and whether fat transfer alone or a combined surgical plan is most appropriate for your concerns.
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