For patients who are tired of frequent lip filler appointments and short-lived results, there’s a more lasting solution: lip augmentation with fat grafting. At the practice of Dr. Maurice M. Khosh in New York City, we specialize in using your body’s own fat to enhance lip volume naturally and beautifully—without the need for constant touch-ups.
A Natural Alternative to Fillers
Fat grafting, also known as autologous fat transfer, involves removing fat from one area of the body—typically the abdomen or thighs—and injecting it strategically into the lips to create fuller, more youthful contours. Because the fat is harvested from your own body, there’s no risk of allergic reaction, and the results are soft, natural, and long-lasting.
How Does It Compare to Fillers?
Traditional dermal fillers like hyaluronic acid-based injectables (e.g., Juvederm® or Restylane®) offer excellent temporary volume. However, they typically last only 6 to 12 months, requiring routine maintenance. Fat grafting offers a longer-term outcome, with up to 50–70% of the transferred fat surviving permanently.
With proper technique and placement—hallmarks of Dr. Khosh’s facial artistry—fat grafting to the lips can deliver smooth, balanced, and youthful results that blend seamlessly with your natural features.
The Lip Grafting Procedure
Lip fat grafting is performed in-office or under light sedation in a surgical setting, depending on your needs. Fat is gently harvested, purified, and then injected using precise microcannulas. The entire procedure is minimally invasive, and most patients return to regular activity within a few days.
Dr. Khosh uses a refined technique that prioritizes symmetry, proportion, and subtle enhancement—key factors in achieving a natural-looking lip contour, especially for discerning patients in Manhattan, the Upper West Side, and throughout NYC.
Benefits of Lip Fat Transfer
Unlike temporary fillers, fat grafting offers sustainable lip enhancement. Some of the primary advantages include:
- Long-lasting volume with fewer repeat treatments
- Natural softness and movement
- No synthetic substances
- Low risk of allergic reaction or rejection
- Dual benefit: body contouring and lip augmentation
In a 2020 study published in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, fat grafting to the lips showed high patient satisfaction rates and low complication rates, making it an increasingly popular choice among facial rejuvenation procedures.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
Fat grafting is ideal for individuals who have experienced volume loss due to aging or want to enhance the fullness of their lips without an overfilled appearance. It’s also well-suited for patients looking to transition away from regular filler maintenance in favor of something more permanent.
If you have sufficient fat stores and are in overall good health, you may be an excellent candidate for lip fat grafting in NYC with Dr. Maurice Khosh.
Why Choose Dr. Khosh?
Maurice M. Khosh, MD, FACS, is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with decades of experience in both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. His Manhattan-based practice is known for delivering elegant, natural-looking results with personalized attention and surgical precision.
Patients throughout New York City, including Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island, seek out Dr. Khosh for advanced techniques in facial enhancement, including fat grafting. His meticulous approach ensures beautiful outcomes that complement your natural anatomy—not compete with it.
Schedule Your Consultation
If you’re ready to stop chasing volume with temporary fillers and want a more enduring solution, lip enhancement with fat grafting may be the right choice for you. Contact the office of Dr. Maurice M. Khosh in NYC today to schedule a consultation and explore the lasting beauty of natural lip augmentation.