As we age, the face tends to lose volume, especially around the cheeks, lips, under-eyes, and jawline. This volume loss can make the face appear tired, hollow, or older than it really is. Fat injections—also known as fat grafting or lipofilling—offer a natural and long-lasting solution by transferring fat from one area of your body to another to restore youthful fullness.
In Antalya, fat injections have become a highly preferred cosmetic procedure due to their dual benefit: body contouring through liposuction and facial or body rejuvenation using your own purified fat. Dr. Hadi Nural, a skilled facial plastic and aesthetic surgeon, performs fat transfer procedures with an artistic approach, ensuring balanced, natural-looking results that complement your facial anatomy.
Below, we answer the most common questions about fat injections in Antalya, including who can benefit, how the procedure is performed, recovery expectations, and cost.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Fat Injections?
Fat injections are ideal for individuals who want to restore lost volume, correct facial asymmetries, or achieve fuller features—without using synthetic fillers. Since the procedure uses your own body fat, it’s both biocompatible and safe.
You may be a good candidate if you:
- Have facial volume loss due to aging or weight loss
- Want to enhance cheeks, lips, temples, or under-eye areas naturally
- Have small areas of excess fat (abdomen, thighs) for harvesting
- Prefer long-lasting results over temporary fillers
- Are in good general health and have realistic expectations
Dr. Hadi Nural evaluates each patient’s anatomy and aesthetic goals to determine if fat injections in Antalya are the right solution, or if a combined approach is needed.
What Areas Can Be Treated with Fat Injections?
Fat transfer is a versatile technique used to improve both facial and body contours. It is particularly effective in areas where volume loss or contour deficiency is visible but subtle correction is desired.
Common treatment areas include:
- Face: cheeks, nasolabial folds, lips, jawline, temples, under-eyes
- Breasts: for mild augmentation or shape refinement
- Buttocks: as part of a natural Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
- Hands: to restore youthful volume and reduce visible veins/tendons
- Scars or depressions: to smooth skin irregularities
In Dr. Hadi Nural’s clinic, fat grafting is often performed alongside procedures like facelifts or blepharoplasty to enhance and extend overall rejuvenation results.
How Are Fat Injections Performed in Antalya?
The fat injection procedure in Antalya is typically done under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the extent of the treatment. It’s performed in three main steps: harvesting, purification, and injection.
Here’s how the process works:
- Harvesting: Fat is gently removed from donor areas like the abdomen, flanks, or thighs using liposuction.
- Purification: The extracted fat is processed through centrifugation or filtration to isolate healthy, viable fat cells.
- Injection: The purified fat is carefully injected into target areas using fine cannulas, layer by layer, for smooth and even results.
Thanks to his advanced techniques and precision, Dr. Hadi Nural ensures high fat cell survival and beautifully natural outcomes tailored to each patient’s facial proportions.
What Is the Recovery Time After Fat Grafting?
Recovery after fat injections is relatively short and mild, especially for facial applications. Most patients return to work or light activities within 3 to 5 days, though minor swelling or bruising may persist for up to 2 weeks.
During recovery, patients should:
- Avoid touching or massaging the treated areas
- Sleep with the head elevated (for facial fat transfer)
- Wear compression garments on donor sites, if advised
- Avoid strenuous activity and sun exposure for 1–2 weeks
- Attend follow-up appointments as recommended
Swelling may temporarily exaggerate volume, but this settles as your body absorbs a small portion of the transferred fat. The remaining fat cells that survive provide long-term correction. Dr. Hadi Nural’s careful technique helps maximize retention and reduce the need for touch-ups.
How Long Do Fat Injection Results Last?
One of the biggest advantages of fat grafting is its long-term potential. Unlike dermal fillers, which dissolve over time, transferred fat cells that successfully integrate with your tissue can last many years—even permanently.
Typically, 60–80% of the injected fat survives in the treated area. Lifestyle factors, age, and individual healing responses can affect longevity. To ensure durable and natural results, Dr. Hadi Nural uses advanced purification methods and injection techniques tailored to each area.
How Much Do Fat Injections Cost in Antalya?
The cost of fat injections in Antalya is significantly more affordable than in Western countries, without compromising safety or quality. Since the procedure includes both liposuction and injection, pricing can vary based on the number of treatment areas and overall complexity.
Factors influencing cost include:
- Number of areas treated (both donor and recipient)
- Type of anesthesia used
- Surgeon’s experience and facility quality
- Whether combined with other procedures
- Post-op care and follow-up support
Dr. Hadi Nural provides custom treatment plans and transparent pricing after a detailed consultation, ensuring you know exactly what’s included in your fat injection treatment in Antalya.