Facial Contouring

FACIAL CONTOURING
For Plover, Neenah, Appleton, Green Bay, And The Fox Valley​

Facial wrinkles and creases are part of the aging process. If you have been wondering how to get rid of your wrinkles, fat injections may be the answer for you. Fat grafting is a safe, natural, and non-allergenic procedure designed to recontour and define your face.

Facial contouring may also involve liposculpture, where excess volume is removed to optimize proportions and highlight contours. Sub-mental liposuction (under the chin) is a common example.

At The Center for Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery in Neenah and Plover, facial contouring is more than a procedure—it’s an art form. Under the expert care of board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Van Ye and Dr. Kenneth Dembny, patients receive personalized treatments designed to enhance natural beauty with precision and care. Using advanced fat grafting techniques and sculpting strategies, our team helps restore youthful definition and facial harmony with beautiful, lasting results. 

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Facial Contouring Procedure

Facial Contouring Overview

Facial contouring is a personalized approach to enhancing facial balance and structure. Using techniques like fat grafting and liposculpture, we add or remove volume to sculpt your features. Whether you want to restore volume in the cheeks or slim your jawline, facial contouring offers subtle yet noticeable improvements. Each procedure is tailored to your goals, ensuring natural-looking results that enhance your unique beauty. 

How Facial Contouring Works

The process often begins with fat grafting, where fat is harvested from another part of your body, purified, and carefully injected into areas of the face that have lost volume. Alternatively, facial liposculpture may be used to remove small pockets of fat that obscure definition. These treatments can be combined to improve facial harmony and rejuvenate your appearance with long-lasting results.

Benefits of a Facial Contouring

Facial contouring offers multiple benefits beyond just aesthetics. It can restore volume lost due to aging, enhance cheekbones, reduce jowls or a double chin, and improve symmetry. Because we use your body’s own fat, the procedure is natural and biocompatible. Results are subtle, yet transformative—helping you look refreshed, confident, and more like yourself. 

What Results Should I Expect Right After Facial Contouring?

  • Patients are active immediately following fat injections.
  • Any discomfort following the procedure can be controlled with medication.
  • Some swelling at the treatment site may last up to 36 hours.
  • There may be some bruising, which can be covered with makeup.

What Results Should I Expect Over Time?

Your initial injection should last up to 6 months. Over the first few months, about 65% of the fat will be absorbed by your body.

The remaining 35% will usually stay in place for years. For results that will last years, patients usually receive three or four treatments over a six-month period.

Contact us today to learn if facial contouring is right for you.

Before During and After

What to Expect Before a Facial Contouring

Before your treatment, you’ll meet with our surgeon for a personalized consultation. We’ll review your facial structure, medical history, and aesthetic goals. You’ll receive a detailed treatment plan, including which areas will be treated and what to expect. Pre-procedure instructions will help you prepare for a safe and successful experience. 

What to Expect During a Facial Contouring

Facial contouring procedures are typically performed under local anesthesia or light sedation. Fat is harvested via liposuction, then refined and strategically injected into target areas, or excess fat is sculpted away. The process is meticulous and artistic, taking 1–2 hours depending on your treatment plan.

What to Expect After a Facial Contouring

After treatment, you may experience mild swelling or bruising, which generally subsides within a few days. Most patients return to normal activities within 24–48 hours. Final results become more apparent as swelling resolves, and the body adapts to the fat transfer or liposculpture. 

FAQs

Can facial contouring help with asymmetry or imbalanced features?

Yes. Facial contouring can correct minor asymmetries and restore facial harmony using volume enhancement or reduction techniques. 

How do dermal fillers work for facial contouring?

Dermal fillers are injectable treatments that add volume and structure to areas like the cheeks, chin, or jawline to improve contours. 

What is the recovery time after facial contouring?

Most patients return to normal activities within 1–2 days, though mild swelling and bruising may persist for a few days longer. . 

Is facial contouring suitable for both men and women?

Absolutely. Facial contouring is customized for each patient’s anatomy and goals, making it effective for all genders. 

Does facial contouring require maintenance treatments?

Fat grafting offers long-lasting results, but some patients benefit from touch-up treatments or complementary procedures over time. 

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"Having worked in the medical field for 25 years, I know I was looking for a surgeon with experience and expertise to perform my facelift and laser procedures. I found this and more with Dr. Van Ye and the wonderful staff at The Center for Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery. My questions and concerns were thoroughly and honestly answered by Dr. Van Ye, leaving me feeling confident and well informed. The nurses and support staff, while professional, were warm, caring and always accessible. I am so very pleased with the results of my procedures. The issues I had with my appearance for so long are gone. Thank you Dr. Van Ye, I am so grateful!"