I'm a 22 yo female with concerns regarding loss of facial volume and skin laxity. It seems like the best, most permanent option for me would be facial fat grafting but I'm open to other ideas. Not keen on the idea of injectables. What are my options? I'd like something as minimally invasive and long-lasting as possible. Of course the one time I go to take a picture my face looks fuller than usual.
Answer: Facial Fat Grafting Hello and thank you for your question. Based on the picture you provided, fat grafting to the cheeks, mid-face and under eye hollows could benefit you in regard to adding some fullness to the face if that is your goal. Injectables, such as dermal fillers, could provide you with a good idea of what you'd look like prior to the more permeant fat grafting, which would be a good start on your aesthetic journey. As always, it would be best to seek out an in-office consult with a plastic surgeon to best evaluate what procedures and techniques would best work for you and your desired aesthetic goals. Hope this helps!
Helpful
Answer: Facial Fat Grafting Hello and thank you for your question. Based on the picture you provided, fat grafting to the cheeks, mid-face and under eye hollows could benefit you in regard to adding some fullness to the face if that is your goal. Injectables, such as dermal fillers, could provide you with a good idea of what you'd look like prior to the more permeant fat grafting, which would be a good start on your aesthetic journey. As always, it would be best to seek out an in-office consult with a plastic surgeon to best evaluate what procedures and techniques would best work for you and your desired aesthetic goals. Hope this helps!
Helpful
February 11, 2024
Answer: Fat transfer Thank you for the photos. I think your skin laxity is just fine, as one would expect at 22 years of age. However, I do think fat transfer to the face can improve your appearance and make you look less tired. Fat will last forever. Do be sure to see someone with a lot of experience because fat transfer is more of an art than science.
Helpful
February 11, 2024
Answer: Fat transfer Thank you for the photos. I think your skin laxity is just fine, as one would expect at 22 years of age. However, I do think fat transfer to the face can improve your appearance and make you look less tired. Fat will last forever. Do be sure to see someone with a lot of experience because fat transfer is more of an art than science.
Helpful
December 28, 2023
Answer: Facial fat transfer - what are my options? Dear Meg,
Helpful
December 28, 2023
Answer: Facial fat transfer - what are my options? Dear Meg,
Helpful
December 21, 2023
Answer: Facial fat transfer: what are my options? Facial fat transfer is a long lasting g and very natural appearing solution to augmenting facial volume. I have been doing fat transfer to the face for over 30 years in thousands of patients and continue to perform the procedure several times per week, most commonly with other procedures such as facelift or midface lift not often by itself. It is important to recognize that approximately 30-40 percent of the fat transfer survives and gives a long term benefit, and final results take 2 months. There is noticeable swelling for a week. However I it can be overdone and unlike filler there is no easy solution for removing extra fat. Experience matters: if well done fat transfer gives a very natural and long term result, and Woukd be a good option for you to consider given your pictures. In my hands it is an office procedure done under local anesthesia with light oral sedation.
Helpful
December 21, 2023
Answer: Facial fat transfer: what are my options? Facial fat transfer is a long lasting g and very natural appearing solution to augmenting facial volume. I have been doing fat transfer to the face for over 30 years in thousands of patients and continue to perform the procedure several times per week, most commonly with other procedures such as facelift or midface lift not often by itself. It is important to recognize that approximately 30-40 percent of the fat transfer survives and gives a long term benefit, and final results take 2 months. There is noticeable swelling for a week. However I it can be overdone and unlike filler there is no easy solution for removing extra fat. Experience matters: if well done fat transfer gives a very natural and long term result, and Woukd be a good option for you to consider given your pictures. In my hands it is an office procedure done under local anesthesia with light oral sedation.
Helpful
December 21, 2023
Answer: Facial fat transfer Facial fat transfer is an excellent way to rejuvenate your face in a relatively non-invasive fashion. There is a limitless supply, so that full correction is always achievable in addition fat is natural and said last longer than commercially available fillers, it’s a great option for younger patients, looking to maintain their appearance
Helpful
December 21, 2023
Answer: Facial fat transfer Facial fat transfer is an excellent way to rejuvenate your face in a relatively non-invasive fashion. There is a limitless supply, so that full correction is always achievable in addition fat is natural and said last longer than commercially available fillers, it’s a great option for younger patients, looking to maintain their appearance
Helpful
