Fat Grafting or Cheek Implants?

Hi Sigal,

There are many non-surgical treatments that can make you look younger, rested, and healthier.

I would not recommend cheek implants unless you like that Wayne Newton/ Dionne Warwicke full and unnatural appearance (works well for Las Vegas strip entertainers).

Fat transfer is an excellent choice, but is also a surgical procedure.

Sculptra injections by an experienced well trained injector gives very good results without anesthesia, the operating room, surgical scars, or the risk of surgical complications. It is not yet FDA approved for cosmetic use, but some physicians are using it off label. I believe that it will be the filler of the future.

Fractionated CO2 (Fraxel re:pair or Deep FX) will correct all of your concerns, plus give you refreshed skin tone, texture, and color, again without the surgeons scalpel. Again, as with any procedure on your one and only face, it is extremely important to choose your treating physician most carefully.

Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

Either fat grafting or cheek implants could be a potential option for you. There are advantages and disadvantages to each procedure. I encourage you to meet with a certified plastic surgeon in your area who can discuss your concerns, see your volume loss in person, and recommend the best procedure(s) for your specific concerns and situation.

Cheek implants will address the midface, while the fat grafting procedure can be customized to address the entire face in small increments to provide a nice overall improvement. Raffy Karamanoukian Los Angeles

An exam will be required to see if  you would be a good candidate for either fat transfer or an implant. Both are highly successful tor the right person. A full discussion re: pros and cons of each would take place at your exam with your plastic surgeon. In my practice most patients now choose to have fat transfer.

  I used to used many facial implants but  some years ago I have change to the used of fat with good results.  Not always is possible but is my first option 

Dear Sigel Hillel
Micro Fat Grafting is a very good procedure for facial contouring. It can be used to contour the cheeks, jawline, temples and forehead. It involves harvesting the fat from an area such as the tummy of flanks and the fat is prepared and injected in small amounts to add contour.
I combine fat grafting with eyelid surgery, face surgery, and for general facial contouring.
Cheek implants are an option- and in the right hands can give good results.

Good Luck.
With Warm Regards
Trevor M Born MD