It is a safe and natural procedure for filling lines and depressions in the face. It is a two step procedure, that we typically perform in the office under local topical anesthesia. Firstly, the surgeon harvests the necessary amount of fat from one area of the body through gentle liposuction. Areas of the body that are often a target for harvesting due to excess fat are the abdomen, thighs or buttocks. After harvesting, the fat is then carefully isolated and cleansed. And after careful preparation, the surgeon injects the fat into the target site, similar to a filler injection.