Facial Fat Grafting in Kolkata
Facial fat grafting in Kolkata is an advanced facial rejuvenation procedure that uses a patient’s own fat to restore lost facial volume and improve selected areas of facial contour. Also known as facial fat transfer or autologous fat grafting, the procedure involves harvesting fat from a suitable donor area, carefully processing it and strategically transferring it to areas of the face requiring volume enhancement. It can be used to address age-related volume loss while maintaining a natural facial appearance.
Advanced Facial Fat Transfer in Kolkata
Facial fat transfer in Kolkata may be used to enhance areas such as the cheeks, temples, tear trough region, lips and other areas of volume deficiency, depending on the patient’s anatomy and treatment goals. Unlike dermal fillers, which use an injectable synthetic or naturally occurring gel, facial fat grafting uses the patient’s own tissue. The amount and location of fat transferred are carefully planned to create balanced facial proportions rather than excessive fullness.
Facial Rejuvenation with Your Own Fat
Ageing can result in gradual loss of facial fat, contributing to hollow temples, reduced cheek volume, deeper facial folds and a tired appearance. Facial fat grafting surgery in Kolkata can help restore selected areas of lost volume and improve facial contours. In addition to adding volume, fat contains a population of cells and growth factors that may influence the quality and appearance of the overlying skin, although the extent of these effects varies between individuals.
Natural-Looking Facial Contouring
The goal of facial fat grafting is not simply to add volume. Precise placement in different facial layers and areas allows the surgeon to address specific contours while maintaining natural facial movement and expression. Conservative, three-dimensional planning is particularly important because excessive fat transfer can produce an unnatural or overly full appearance. Some of the transferred fat may also be naturally reabsorbed during healing, so final volume cannot be predicted with complete precision.
Who May Benefit from Facial Fat Grafting?
Patients with facial volume loss, hollow cheeks, sunken temples or selected areas of facial asymmetry may consider facial fat transfer. It may also be used as an adjunct to procedures such as facelift surgery or other facial rejuvenation treatments. Adequate donor fat and realistic expectations are important considerations. A detailed consultation is necessary to determine whether fat grafting is suitable for the patient’s facial anatomy and desired outcome.
Facial Fat Grafting by Prof. (Dr.) Souvik Adhikari
Prof. (Dr.) Souvik Adhikari brings 17+ years of surgical experience in cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery, with additional AOCMF Fellowship training at Johns Hopkins University, USA. His approach to facial fat grafting in Kolkata focuses on detailed facial analysis, three-dimensional contour planning, careful fat handling and precise placement to achieve harmonious and natural-looking facial rejuvenation.
Recovery After Facial Fat Transfer
Recovery following facial fat transfer surgery in Kolkata varies depending on the areas treated and the amount of fat transferred. Swelling, bruising and temporary asymmetry are common during the early healing period and gradually improve. Patients receive personalised instructions regarding facial care, activity and follow-up. The final result becomes clearer as swelling settles and the transferred fat stabilises.
If you are considering facial fat grafting in Kolkata, a personalised consultation can help determine whether autologous fat transfer is appropriate for your facial structure and aesthetic goals. The objective is to achieve restored facial volume, improved contour and natural-looking rejuvenation using your own tissue, while maintaining realistic expectations regarding healing and long-term volume retention.
Facial Fat Grafting at Cosmetic Surgery Kolkata is planned around your anatomy, lifestyle and goals. Prof (Dr.) Souvik Adhikari is a reliable facial cosmetic surgeon in Kolkata and uses evidence-based, internationally accepted techniques so that the outcome looks unoperated — refined rather than altered. Every plan begins with an unhurried, confidential consultation where suitability, alternatives and realistic expectations are discussed in plain language.
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Who is a candidate?
- You are in good general health with stable, well-controlled medical conditions.
- You have a specific, realistic concern that facial fat grafting can address.
- You are a non-smoker, or willing to stop for the advised period before and after surgery.
- You understand the recovery timeline and can arrange support at home.
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Benefits
Natural, proportionate result matched to your features
Techniques chosen to keep scars discreet and well-hidden
Personalised surgical plan, never a template procedure
Improved comfort, confidence and daily function
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The procedure
The procedure is performed in a modern, fully-equipped operation theatre with a qualified anaesthetist and trained surgical team. Markings are made with you standing, checked against pre-operative photographs and simulations. Tissue is handled with meticulous, layered technique, closure is tension-free, and dressings are applied before you are shifted to recovery.
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Anaesthesia
Local anaesthesia, decided after pre-anaesthetic assessment.
Duration
1 to 2 hours, depending on the extent of correction planned.
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Recovery timeline
- Day 0–1: rest, elevation, prescribed analgesia; mild swelling and bruising expected.
- Day 2: resume normal activities.
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Risks and complications
All surgery carries risk. These may include bleeding, infection, delayed healing, altered sensation, asymmetry, unfavourable scarring, seroma, or the need for revision. Anaesthetic and thromboembolic risks are minimised through screening and protocol-based care. Each risk relevant to you is explained in detail during informed consent.
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Results
Early results are visible once swelling settles, with the final refined outcome typically at 3 to 6 months. Results are long-lasting when weight, skin care and general health remain stable
Prof. (Dr.) Souvik Adhikari
MS, MCh (Plastic Surgery)
17+ years experience
- Blepharoplasty
- Neck Lift
- Brow Lift
- Otoplasty
- Lip Lift
- Lip Reduction
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Facial Fat Grafting painful?
Discomfort is well controlled with a multimodal pain protocol. Most patients describe a tightness or soreness rather than sharp pain, easing significantly within the first week.
How much does Facial Fat Grafting cost in Kolkata?
Cost depends on the extent of surgery, anaesthesia, implants or consumables and hospital stay. A transparent written estimate is shared after your consultation, with no hidden charges.
When can I return to work?
Day after next of surgery.
Will the scars be visible?
Incisions are placed in natural creases or hidden zones wherever anatomically possible, and scar care is guided for up to a year.
Do you treat patients traveling from outside Kolkata?
Yes. Patients from across West Bengal, India and abroad are treated, with video consultations and coordinated travel and stay planning.
Honest assessment, written estimate, no pressure to book.