Procedures
Nasolabial fold fat grafting (autologous fat transfer to smile lines)
from 235 reviews70 clinics
Fat is harvested by liposuction from the abdomen or thigh, processed, and injected in small aliquots along the nasolabial fold to replace lost volume. A substantial share of the transferred fat is resorbed during the first three months.
1 reviews written in English by patientsSurgicalSedation25 before/after photos
Rating
9.37/ 10
from 235 reviews
Satisfaction
91.5%
from 235 reviews
Downtime
7–14days
Full recovery 4–12 wks
Flight safe
5days after
FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026
How long is the downtime for Nasolabial fold fat grafting (autologous fat transfer to smile lines)?
7–14 days. Full recovery 4–12 wks · Flight safe 5 days
Reported long-term retention of grafted facial fat is roughly 50 to 80 percent so a second session is common, and the liposuction donor site produces its own bruising and swelling.
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