Treatments / Face / Facial fat grafting
Facial fat transfer
Facial Fat Grafting in Kent, Surrey, Sussex and London
Restoring volume with your own fat
Fat grafting to the face with Mr Siva Kumar uses your own fat to restore lost volume in the cheeks, temples and around the eyes, on its own or with a facelift.
At a glance
About fat grafting
Natural volume, naturally
As we age, the face loses volume as well as skin elasticity, which can leave the cheeks flatter, the temples hollow and the area under the eyes sunken.
Fat grafting takes a small amount of fat from an area such as the tummy or thighs using gentle liposuction. The fat is purified and then injected in tiny amounts where volume is needed.
Because it is your own tissue, results look and feel natural. Some of the transferred fat is naturally reabsorbed in the first few months, so a second session is sometimes needed.
Facial fat grafting can help with
- Flattened cheeks
- Hollow temples
- Sunken areas under the eyes
- Deep folds around the mouth
- Adding volume alongside a facelift
What it won’t do
- Tighten loose skin or jowls on its own
- Give a precisely predictable amount of lasting volume
Watch & read
Everything you need to know, in one place
Patient guide
Facial fat grafting: your patient guide
A detailed booklet written by Mr Kumar. It explains the procedure in depth, how to prepare, every risk and complication, and how to look after yourself afterwards.
Opens as a booklet you can flick through. Your copy is also given to you at consultation.
Your journey
Your step-by-step journey
Your journey starts the moment you get in touch. From your first enquiry to your final check-up, you deal with the same small team, and you will always feel listened to, informed and never rushed.
Get in touch
Call, email or send an enquiry. Our team replies promptly and personally, and finds a time and clinic that suit you.
There is no pressure and no sales script. Tell us a little about what prompted you to get in touch, and we will make sure your consultation is with the right person for you.
Consultation
An unhurried, face-to-face appointment with Mr Kumar himself, who will be your surgeon from start to finish.
He listens to what you would like to change, examines you, explains every option, including non-surgical ones and doing nothing, and gives you an honest view of the likely result.
Time to decide
You receive a written plan, a clear quote and your patient guide, then take as long as you need.
A second consultation is included before surgery, and there is a cooling-off period of at least two weeks. Bring someone with you, ask anything, and change your mind at any point.
Day of treatment
Treatment usually takes one to two hours. Fat is collected through tiny incisions, prepared, and then injected with fine cannulas. You go home the same day.
He will see you beforehand to go through the plan and answer last-minute questions, and you will have clear instructions and a number to call once you go home.
Aftercare and follow-up
Reviews at each stage of your recovery, with support 24 hours a day whenever you need it.
Follow-up appointments are included in your package price, and continue until you have healed and are happy with how things have settled. Swelling is greatest in the first week. The final result is judged from three to six months.
Recovery
Healing, step by step
Everyone heals at their own pace. This is a typical recovery, and Mr Kumar will give you a personal plan.
Swelling and bruising of the face and the area the fat was taken from. Sleep with your head raised.
Swelling begins to settle.
Most people return to work.
Bruising fades. Return to exercise.
The fat that survives settles and the final result appears.
Safety
Risks and staying safe
All surgery carries some risk. Mr Kumar will go through these with you in detail, and the patient guide covers them in full, so you can make an informed decision.
Possible risks
- Swelling and bruising
- Some fat being reabsorbed, needing a top-up
- Lumpiness or unevenness
- Asymmetry, or too much or too little volume
- Infection
- Changes where the fat was taken, such as small dents
- Very rarely, fat entering a blood vessel, which can be serious
Lowering your risk
- Tell us about all medicines and supplements, especially blood thinners
- Stop smoking and vaping well before and after surgery
- Follow your aftercare plan and attend every follow-up
- Call us at any time if something does not feel right
Fees
Guide price from£2,300
Self-pay consultations £250.
One package price. No hidden surprises.
If you go ahead, you receive a single package price covering your whole journey, so you know exactly what you are paying before you commit. It usually includes:
- Your surgeon’s fee
- Anaesthetist’s fee
- Hospital and theatre fees
- Follow-up consultations
- Aftercare, with 24/7 support
- A clear written quote
FAQs
Your questions, answered
How long do results last?
The fat that is still there after the first few months is long-lasting and ages naturally with you.
Is it better than fillers?
Fat grafting can treat larger areas and lasts longer, but involves a short procedure and more swelling. Fillers are quicker but temporary. Mr Kumar will discuss which suits you.
Can it be combined with a facelift?
Yes. Restoring volume while lifting gives a fresher, more natural result, and the two are often done in the same operation.
Will I need more than one session?
Sometimes. Because some fat is reabsorbed, a second, smaller session may be recommended.
How much does facial fat grafting cost?
The guide price starts from £2,300. Your final fee depends on your treatment plan and choice of hospital, and is confirmed in a written quote after consultation. Self-pay consultations cost £250.
Is it covered by insurance?
Cosmetic treatment is not usually covered by health insurance. Where there is a medical reason, it may be. Insurers will need Mr Kumar’s full name, Siva Kumar Veeramani, and GMC number 6114710.
Thinking about facial fat grafting?
Start with an unhurried consultation with Mr Siva Kumar at The Ü Clinic in Sevenoaks or Oxted. Self-pay consultations cost £250.