4 Common Areas Treated with Facial Fat Grafting

Have you noticed your cheeks looking flatter, your eyes more hollow, or your smile lines deeper than they used to be? Volume loss is one of the most common signs of facial aging.

If you’re unhappy with how your features are changing, facial fat grafting could be a good solution. Dual board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Epstein offers this service at Epstein Plastic Surgery, where he combines art and science to create customized treatment plans.

In this blog, you’ll learn about four areas that can be treated with facial fat grafting and how this approach can restore youthful contours.

What Is Facial Fat Grafting?

Facial fat grafting, also called fat transfer, uses your body’s own fat to replace lost volume. Fat is gently extracted from areas like the abdomen or thighs, purified, and then carefully injected into the face. Because it uses your own tissue, facial fat grafting offers a natural look and feel. 

Areas Treated With Facial Fat Grafting

Here are some areas patients frequently target with fat grafting.

1. Cheeks and Midface

The cheeks are among the first places to lose volume with age. Facial fat grafting can restore midface fullness and improve facial balance. By adding volume to the cheeks, Dr. Epstein can also subtly lift the lower face without an overfilled appearance.

2. Under-Eye Hollows

Dark circles and hollow tear troughs can make you seem exhausted, even after a full night’s sleep. While fillers are often used in this location, facial fat grafting may provide longer-lasting improvement for select patients. It also allows for a smoother transition between the lower eyelid and cheek and reduces shadowing under the eyes.

3. Nasolabial Folds and Smile Lines

Nasolabial folds, which run from the nose to the corners of the mouth, deepen as facial fat diminishes. Facial fat grafting can soften these lines by increasing underlying support rather than simply filling them in.

4. Lips and Perioral Area

Over time, lips may thin, and vertical lines can appear. Fat transfer can gently enhance lip volume and smooth the surrounding area. 

Restore Your Natural Contours with Facial Fat Grafting

Facial fat grafting can address volume loss in the cheeks, under-eyes, smile lines, and lips to help you look refreshed and confident. If you’re considering facial fat grafting in Long Island, NY, call Epstein Plastic Surgery at (631) 689-1100 to schedule a consultation.