Permanent Facial Filling with Own Fat (Lipotransfer)

Lipotransfer, also called lipofilling or fat grafting, restores facial volume using the patient's own fat instead of a synthetic gel filler. Because the transferred tissue is the body's own, the result is natural in look and feel and — unlike hyaluronic-acid filler, which is gradually reabsorbed — the fat that establishes a blood supply in its new location is permanent. Effect Clinic favours own-fat filling for patients who want lasting volume restoration…

The procedure has three stages. First, a small amount of fat is harvested by gentle liposuction from a donor area such as the abdomen or thighs, under local anaesthesia. The harvested fat is then processed to isolate healthy fat cells. Finally, the prepared fat is injected in fine layers into the areas of the face that need volume — for example the cheeks, temples or folds — building up a natural contour. Not all transferred fat survives the move, so the…

Because this is a minor surgical procedure, expect some swelling and bruising at both the donor and recipient sites for one to two weeks, settling gradually, with the final result apparent once swelling resolves and the surviving fat has stabilised over a few months. Aftercare and any activity restrictions are explained by the surgeon. Pricing ranges from 15,000 to 30,000 Kč depending on how many areas are treated and the volume needed, confirmed at…