Top 5 Areas of the Face That Benefit from Fat Transfer

As we age, the natural volume in our faces tends to diminish. This leads to sagging skin and a tired appearance.

At Ophthalmic Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, our team of oculofacial plastic surgeons offers several solutions to volume loss. One of our most effective options is fat transfer – a procedure that uses your own body fat to restore youthful contours.

You can transfer fat to various areas of the face. This blog discusses the top five most popular ones.

Fat Transfer Benefits

There are many reasons why patients opt for fat transfer to enhance their facial aesthetics, including the following:

• Reduced Risk of Reactions: Unlike fillers, fat transfer uses your body’s own fat. This reduces the risk of reactions while delivering a long-lasting, natural effect.
• Natural-Looking Results: This non-invasive procedure creates subtle, natural-looking changes to your facial structure.
• Long-Lasting Outcomes: The treatment’s results last longer than those produced by traditional fillers.

Top Locations to Treat

Fat transfer can treat several facial areas. Here are five you may want to consider:

• Under-Eyes (Tear Troughs): One of the most noticeable signs of aging is hollowing under the eyes. Fat transfer can help reduce these hollows and dark circles.
• Cheeks: The cheeks often start to look gaunt or sunken as we get older. Fat transfer to the cheeks adds fullness and creates a more lifted appearance. 
• Nasolabial Folds (Smile Lines): The lines that run from the nose to the corners of the mouth are also known as nasolabial folds. These are among the first places to show signs of aging. Fat transfer can smooth smile lines and give the face a refreshed look. 
• Jawline and Chin: A more defined jawline and chin can greatly impact your facial aesthetics. Fat transfer can restore volume to these spots, improving the jawline’s definition and creating a more youthful profile. 
• Temples: Hollowness in the temples can make the face seem older and less balanced. Fat transfer can add fullness to this location for better facial symmetry.

Learn More About Fat Transfer Today

Fat transfer is an excellent solution for enhancing facial features and restoring lost volume. Would you like to learn more?

Contact Ophthalmic Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery today to schedule a consultation at one of our three offices. Call us at 314-567-3567 (St. Louis), 636-706-5500 (St. Peters), or (636) 548-0908 (Arnold).