Natural Facial Rejuvenation With Your Own Fat in Burlington
Facial Fat Transfer
Facial fat transfer, also known as facial fat grafting, restores youthful volume to the face using your own fat. Fat is gently harvested from an area like the abdomen or thighs, purified, and carefully injected into areas such as the cheeks, temples, and under the eyes to soften hollows and refresh your appearance with natural, long lasting results.
Board-Certified
Accredited Facility
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Burlington, ON
How It Works
Facial fat transfer uses liposuction to harvest fat from a donor area, then processes and injects it into targeted areas of the face. Because it uses your own tissue, the result looks and feels natural, and the fat that survives becomes a permanent part of your face. It is often performed under local anesthesia or sedation and can be combined with other facial procedures.
Common Treatment Goals
Restore volume to hollow cheeks and temples
Soften under eye depressions
Improve skin texture and tone
Define facial contours such as the cheekbones
Provide natural, long lasting rejuvenation
Consultation
We assess your facial volume and goals and identify the best donor area and injection sites.
Surgery
Fat is harvested through gentle liposuction, purified, and carefully injected into the face, often under local anesthesia or sedation.
Days 1 to 3
Swelling and bruising at the donor and treated areas. Keeping the head elevated and resting supports healing.
Week 1
Swelling peaks and then begins to improve. Some intentional over correction may make the face look fuller at first.
Weeks 2 to 4
Most visible swelling and bruising resolve and many patients return to normal activities.
1 to 6 Months
Final results emerge as the transferred fat establishes a blood supply, with surviving fat becoming permanent.
Recovery & What to Expect
Your surgeon and care team will walk you through your personalized recovery plan.
- Swelling and bruising at the donor and treated areas
- Tenderness or soreness that improves over time
- A compression garment may be worn on the donor area
- Many patients return to work within about one to two weeks
- Avoid strenuous activity and direct sun exposure early on
- Surviving fat becomes a permanent part of the face
Why Choose Dr. Waltho
Dedicated to achieving beautiful, natural-looking outcomes with a focus on patient safety and comfort.
Precision-Focused Results
Achieving results that meet high standards and your personal goals.
Technical Mastery
Expert ability to handle complex cases with confidence.
Seamless Care
Comprehensive support throughout your entire journey.
Meet Dr. Daniel Waltho
Board-certified plastic surgeon dedicated to helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals through safe, evidence-based surgical techniques. Dr. Waltho is a Staff Plastic Surgeon at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital and an Assistant Clinical Professor (adjunct) at McMaster University, with expertise in breast & body contouring and facial aesthetic surgery.
Board-Certified
FRCSC
McMaster University
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial
Patient Experiences
"I had such a wonderful experience from my very first appointment. The staff has been such a pleasure and Dr. Waltho surpassed my expectations. I am so happy with my results :) thank you to everyone for being so great!"
— Tara Ferguson
"Dr. Waltho and his team are amazing! I would recommend him for friendly, knowledgeable and meticulous attention to detail. He is very professional, honest and makes you feel comfortable and at ease."
— Stacey Smith
"After a decade of searching for a surgeon I could trust with my breast reduction I met Dr Waltho and he was worth the wait! Not only an exceptional Surgeon but a wonderful person."
— Amanda Gonzalez
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do facial fat transfer results last?
The fat cells that survive the transfer become a permanent part of your face, so results are long lasting. It can take up to six months to see the final outcome as the fat establishes a blood supply.
How is fat transfer different from fillers?
Fat transfer uses your own tissue for natural, long lasting volume, while fillers are temporary and dissolve over time. Fat transfer involves some swelling and recovery that fillers do not.
What is recovery like?
Swelling and bruising are common in the first week and most patients feel comfortable returning to normal activities by about two weeks, with residual puffiness continuing to improve.
"All surgical procedures carry inherent risks, including but not limited to: infection, bleeding, adverse reaction to anesthesia, scarring, asymmetry, changes in sensation, and the possibility of revision surgery. Risks specific to this procedure will be discussed in detail during your consultation. Results vary from patient to patient. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice."
Considering Facial Fat Transfer in Burlington?
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Waltho to discuss your aesthetic goals and learn if a Facial Fat Transfer is right for you.
Appleby Plastic Surgery · 5045 Mainway, Unit 110 · Burlington, ON