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Montreal, QC Facial Fat Transfer

Introduction to Facial Fat Transfer

Soft, Natural Facial Rejuvenation

Volume is one of the most defining — and most quietly lost — qualities of a youthful face. As the years pass, the fat pads that once lent the face its softness, structure, and vitality begin to diminish, leaving behind hollowed temples, flattened cheeks, sunken under-eye areas, and a general sense of depletion that no amount of rest seems to remedy.

Facial fat transfer offers a deeply natural solution — one that works with the body rather than alongside it. In Montreal, Dr. Emily Deane performs this procedure with a sculptor’s precision and an intimate understanding of facial anatomy, restoring volume where it has been lost and reviving the quiet radiance that makes a face feel like itself again.

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What Is Facial Fat Transfer?

Facial fat transfer — also referred to as fat grafting — is a two-stage surgical procedure that harvests the patient’s own fat from an area of relative abundance, refines it, and reintroduces it into regions of the face where volume has diminished. Because the transferred material is entirely biological and autologous, the results feel and move as naturally as the tissue surrounding them.

Common donor sites include the abdomen, flanks, thighs, or hips. The harvested fat is carefully processed to isolate the most viable cells before Dr. Deane precisely reintroduces it into areas such as the temples, cheeks, under-eye hollows, jawline, and lips — restoring contour, softness, and structural integrity with exceptional control.

Ideal Candidates for Facial Fat Transfer

The ideal candidate is someone who has noticed a gradual loss of facial fullness — hollowing beneath the eyes, flattened cheekbones, sunken temples, or lips that have lost their definition — and who prefers a biological, long-lasting solution over synthetic fillers or implants. Good overall health, non-smoking status, and sufficient donor fat at the chosen harvest site are prerequisite considerations.

Importantly, candidates benefit most when they bring a clear sense of their goals paired with realistic expectations. Dr. Deane’s consultation process is designed to bridge that understanding — helping each patient see not only what is possible, but what is most appropriate for their individual anatomy and the natural proportions of their face.

Benefits of Facial Fat Transfer

For patients seeking rejuvenation that is both enduring and entirely their own, facial fat transfer offers a compelling set of advantages:

  • Restores lost volume using the body’s own living tissue — no synthetic materials
  • Addresses multiple regions of the face in a single procedure
  • Creates results that move, age, and integrate naturally with surrounding anatomy
  • Provides a lasting alternative to repeat filler treatments
  • Improves overall facial proportion, balance, and harmony
  • Can be performed in combination with other surgical rejuvenation procedures
  • Simultaneously contours the donor site through targeted fat removal
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The First Step

Your path to facial renewal begins with a dedicated private consultation at Dr. Deane’s Montreal practice. During this appointment, Dr. Deane conducts a thorough evaluation of your facial structure, skin quality, and areas of volume loss, alongside a comprehensive review of your medical history and overall health.

This conversation is as much about education as it is about assessment. Dr. Deane takes the time to discuss the nuances of the procedure — including technique selection, the expected arc of recovery, realistic outcomes, and any associated risks — so that every patient arrives at a decision that is fully informed and entirely their own. Once candidacy is confirmed and you choose to proceed, your surgical date is secured, and a personalized preparation protocol is provided.

What to Expect on the Day of Surgery

On the day of your procedure, you will be received at Dr. Deane’s accredited Montreal surgical facility, where attentive care and clinical precision set the tone from the first moment.

The procedure begins with the careful extraction of fat from the pre-selected donor site using a refined liposuction technique that minimizes trauma to the surrounding tissue. The harvested fat is then meticulously processed and purified before Dr. Deane transfers it — with measured, layered injections — into each designated area of the face. This methodical approach allows for nuanced control over volume, symmetry, and contour, ensuring that the final result reads as a natural expression of the patient’s own features rather than an intervention upon them.

Anesthesia is administered for comfort throughout, and the procedure is tailored in its entirety to the individual treatment plan developed during your consultation.

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Facial Fat Transfer Recovery

Your Guide to Post-Facelift Care

Recovery from facial fat transfer involves two distinct areas of healing — the donor site and the treated facial regions — each of which follows its own timeline. Some degree of swelling, bruising, and tenderness in both areas is expected in the initial days following surgery and gradually resolves over the course of one to two weeks.

It is worth noting that Dr. Deane intentionally transfers a modest surplus of fat to account for the natural resorption that occurs as the body integrates the new cells. As this process unfolds and swelling recedes, the true contour of the result becomes visible — softer, more settled, and unmistakably natural.

Most patients return to work and light daily activity within approximately one week. More strenuous physical exertion should be avoided for about 4 weeks. Dr. Deane provides a detailed, individualized aftercare plan that covers wound care, activity guidance, and a follow-up schedule to support optimal healing at every stage.

How Much Does Facial Fat Transfer Cost in Montreal?

The cost of facial fat transfer in Montreal is determined by several factors, including the number of facial regions treated, the volume of fat to be harvested and transferred, and whether the procedure is performed as a standalone treatment or in conjunction with other surgical or non-surgical rejuvenation options. A personalized, transparent quote is provided following your consultation and medical assessment, along with information on available financing to assist with your planning.

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Why Choose Dr. Deane?

Dr. Emily Deane is a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon whose approach to every procedure is grounded in anatomical precision, genuine artistic sensibility, and an enduring commitment to outcomes that honor each patient’s natural character.

Her training is among the most rigorous in her field. Following the completion of her medical degree at McGill University, Dr. Deane undertook a five-year residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the University of British Columbia, earning the distinguished Garth Warnock Award in recognition of her exceptional performance as a senior surgical resident. She then pursued a highly selective fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania — an institution at the forefront of academic medicine — before establishing her practice in Montreal.

Dr. Deane holds certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPSC) and maintains active membership with the following professional organizations:

  • Dr. Deane has both incredible skills and a warm, caring approach that immediately puts you at ease. Her attention to detail is second to none, and the results of her work are natural and beautiful. Beyond her technical expertise, she’s also a wonderful person who takes the time to listen and make you feel completely comfortable. I feel very fortunate to have been in her care and would highly recommend her to anyone.

    – Emmanuelle (Google Review)

  • Dr. Deane is the sweetest Dr. ever! I had a septorhinoplasty and chin implant. I cried with joy the first week being able to breathe for the first time since forever. I really hope she knows how much she changed my life.

    – Petitedulte (Google Review)

  • Dr.Deane is so patient, kind, and gentle. I was so nervous about getting the treatment I received, but she took her time and talked me through it. Not only did she remain super professional, but she also did not rush me or discredit my feelings during the procedure. Her bedside manner is impeccable. 10/10 would recommend!!

    – Francesca (Google Review)

  • From the first appointment to the last, Dr. Deane was empathetic and attentive. This surgeon is very talented. I highly recommend her!

    – Emmy (Google Review)

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