Before jumping into expensive, aggressive facelift surgery that engenders risks and considerable post-treatment downtime, you might wish to consider a Field Subcision. At least from the one photo provided (which shows quite a bit of volume deficit in the cheeks aging the face and also making the overlying scars more prominent), a Field Subcision would not only elevate and smooth the overlying scars, but would very likely rejuvenate the face in one treatment session in the hands of an experienced injector to the extent that you will likely exclaim "Wow!" immediately following treatment. I gave up using injectable fat years ago. For one thing, it is a relatively expensive two-step minimally invasive procedure that engenders downtime. And, despite the promise of permanence, much of the fat, separated from its original blood supply in the donor area, does not survive. And, that fat that does survive retains the characteristics of the area from which it is derived--meaning that when belly or buttock fat experiences a midlfe midriff bulge, the fat that was transferred into the face may also do so. Before jumping into surgery, you would be wise to consult an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist. Best of luck.
