A well recognized component of facial aging is loss of fat volume. This loss results in a sunken, hollow appearance to the face, which may be difficult to describe, but is easy to recognize. The face looses its round contours and sharp demarcations develop between different regions of the face. Volume augmentation is a large component of comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

Facial volume restoration can be achieved in several ways. There are many commercially available injectible fillers to augment the face. Products such as Restylane, Juvederm, Scupltra, and Radiesse are now a part of the popular culture lexicon. Although these fillers are easy to administer, they lack permanency. Fat grafting is a permanent technique for restoration of facial volume, and an attractive alternative to the commercially available facial fillers.

Dr. Khosh performs fat grafting in Manhattan, as an office based procedure. Small amounts of fat is gently harvested from the lower body, prepared carefully, and then meticulously injected into appropriately chosen areas of the face. Fat transfer can be used to enhance the appearance of the cheeks, brow, temple, and the orbital regions. Patients notice not only improved facial contours, but also more vibrant and healthier skin. A secondary benefit that has been postulated to be due to growth factors or stem cells present in the fat graft.

Tags: Facial Aging, facial rejuvenation, fat grafting, fat transfer, Juvederm, radiesse, restylane, sculptra

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