Gravity tugs at your tissues throughout your life. However, it has little effect in your youth because your skin has plenty of fat and collagen to withstand it.
As you age, though, you lose that structural fat and collagen, leaving your face vulnerable to gravity’s constant force.
The good news is that fixing the effects of aging is not only possible — it’s easy.
Our Rick J. Smith, MD, team makes it easy to decide which of the many solutions suits you best. As an experienced plastic surgeon, he understands facial anatomy and how to use the most advanced formulas and technologies to transform your face into the best version of its former self.
Here, he compares three of the most popular facial rejuvenators — fat injections, facial implants, and fillers.
For fat injections, also known as fat grafting, we take fat from one part of your body and inject it into your face to restore volume and reduce wrinkles.
During the procedure, Dr. Smith harvests fat from your abdomen or thighs using liposuction. We purify the fat and inject it into the facial areas that have lost volume. Since the material comes from your own body, it’s a natural method with little risk of allergic reactions.
Dr. Smith often recommends fat injections to people who want a natural solution to restore facial volume and reduce wrinkles.
Facial implants enhance your facial structure, particularly the chin and cheeks, using surgically placed artificial implants that create more balanced and distinctly shaped features.
Most facial implants are made from biocompatible materials like Medpor. We customize them to fit your facial structure and insert them through small incisions. For chin implants, Dr. Smith makes the incision below your chin. For cheek implants, he accesses the area through your mouth.
Facial implants are ideal if you’re looking for a permanent solution and a specific shape for your facial contours, especially if you have underdeveloped or under-pronounced features.
Dermal fillers increase the volume under your skin to eliminate annoying wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin. They’re a popular nonsurgical option. Lisa Allen, RN, our experienced certified injector, uses the comprehensive Juvéderm® line of fillers to artfully “sculpt” your facial features.
Dermal fillers contain various substances that plump up your skin from within. Juvéderm uses hyaluronic acid (HA) to add volume and help your skin retain moisture.
Dermal fillers are a quick and noninvasive solution to enhance your facial features.
When deciding between fat injections, implants, and fillers, Dr. Smith helps you find the best option, given your goals and personal preferences.
Still wondering which treatment is best? Call Rick J. Smith, MD, or request an appointment online to schedule a consultation about fat injections, facial implants, or fillers.
