Subtle changes in facial structure, skin elasticity, and fat distribution can lead to a tired or older appearance. At Rousso Adams Facial Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, AL, we’ve discovered that combining a facelift with facial fat transfer is one of the most effective ways to achieve this. Let’s look at how this approach rejuvenates your facial features while enhancing the overall results of facelift surgery.
Facelift Surgery Basics
A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure designed to lift and tighten the skin and underlying tissues of the face and neck. By addressing age-related changes such as sagging skin, deep wrinkles, and jowls, a facelift restores a more youthful and sculpted facial appearance.
Benefits include the following:
- Addresses multiple signs of aging simultaneously
- Tightens and firms sagging skin
- Removes excess fat and tissue
- Enhances jawline definition
- Minimizes scarring with precise incisions
- Achieves natural-looking outcomes
What is Fat Transfer?
Facelift surgery primarily focuses on lifting and tightening the facial structure. However, as we age, we also experience a loss of facial fat, which can lead to hollowed cheeks, sunken temples, and diminished facial contours. This is where facial fat transfer comes in.
Facial fat transfer involves harvesting fat from one area of the body—such as the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks—and injecting it into specific areas of the face.
Here are some of the reasons why you’ll love fat transfer:
- Restores Lost Volume: Replenishes areas that have thinned with age, such as the cheeks, temples, and under the eyes.
- Enhances Facial Contours: Improves the definition of facial features, creating a more sculpted look.
- Natural Results: Uses your fat cells, ensuring a seamless and natural enhancement without the risk of synthetic fillers.
- Long-Lasting Effects: Fat cells that successfully integrate into the facial tissues can provide enduring results, often lasting many years.
Facelift and Fat Transfer: The Perfect Pairing.
Combining a facelift with fat transfer offers a comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation. While the facelift lifts and tightens the skin, the fat transfer restores volume and enhances overall facial harmony. This combination ensures that the results are lifted, naturally plump, and balanced.
Let’s look at how the procedures work together:
- Facelift Surgery: Dr. Rousso and Dr. Adams perform the facelift, addressing sagging skin, tightening the SMAS layer, and enhancing the jawline.
- Fat Harvesting: Concurrently, fat is harvested from donor sites using a gentle and minimally invasive technique.
- Fat Processing: The harvested fat is purified and prepared for injection.
- Fat Injection: The purified fat is meticulously injected into targeted areas of the face to restore volume and enhance contours.
- Recovery and Integration: Both procedures are performed in our AAAHC-certified facility, ensuring a safe and comfortable recovery process.
Elevate Your Facelift at Rousso Adams Facial Plastic Surgery
Facelift surgery is a powerful tool for reversing the signs of aging, and when combined with facial fat transfer, it offers a holistic approach to facial rejuvenation.
At Rousso Adams Facial Plastic Surgery, we pride ourselves on our expertise and commitment to achieving the best possible results for our patients. Our board-certified surgeons, Dr. Daniel Rousso and Dr. Austin Adams, bring over 35 years of combined experience in cosmetic facial surgery. Their artistic vision and technical proficiency ensure each procedure is tailored to meet your unique aesthetic goals.
If you are considering a facelift and want to explore the benefits of incorporating fat transfer into your treatment plan, contact us today to schedule a consultation.