Is fat transfer an effective method for treating smile lines and smokers lines?

Hello and thank you for your question. Autologous fat transfer is an effective technique in experienced hands to treat many areas of facial aging. Depending upon the quality of the wrinkles they may benefit from this treatment option. I would recommended you seek out a qualified board certified plastic surgeon with expertise in these areas for and in person consultation. In many instances if the wrinkles are extremely fine, injectable fillers may promote a better outcome.

Yes, fat transfer can help improve these areas and rejuvenate your appearance. Keep in mind, fat transfer technique is what's most important for successful fat transfer. I recommend water-assisted fat harvesting which gives pure fat to transfer and combine with platelet rich plasma (PRP) to get the most viable and sustainable fat cells. I combine with Sculptra, depending on area, to improve results. Fillers are an alternative and would allow you to try on the look before committing to a permanent option. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer