Facial volume loss can make the cheeks, under-eye area, temples, or lower face look thinner than they used to.
In West Orange and Millburn, NJ, Personal Plastic Surgery helps people explore natural-looking facial rejuvenation options, including facial fat injections. Dr. Sanjay Lalla is a board-certified plastic surgeon who speaks with you directly about your goals, anatomy, and the kind of change that makes sense for your face.
Facial fat injections use your own fat to soften wrinkles, fill hollow areas, and restore facial volume. For the right person, the treatment can be a good fit when volume loss is the main concern.
How Facial Fat Injections Work
Facial fat injections are also called fat transfer, autologous fat transplantation, or microlipoinjection. The process removes fat from one area of your body and places it into areas of the face that need more fullness or contour.
Because the transferred fat comes from your own body, there’s no risk of allergic reaction or rejection from a foreign filler material. Fat injections can also be used on any skin type and may create longer-lasting volume than some temporary injectable options.
Signs This Treatment May Fit Your Goals
Facial fat injections may be worth discussing if your face looks thinner due to aging, surgery, injury, or another cause. You may notice:
- Mild to moderate facial folds
- Sunken areas in the cheeks
- Hollowness under the eyes
- Deep lines or depressions
- Loss of contour in the lower face
- A tired look even when you feel rested
Good overall health matters, too. During your consultation, Dr. Lalla can evaluate whether your folds, hollows, or wrinkles are likely to improve with fat transfer.
What Makes Fat Transfer Different From Fillers
Dermal fillers and facial fat injections can both add volume, but they work differently. Fillers use injectable gels to shape specific areas of the face and are often a good choice when you want a nonsurgical treatment with little downtime.
Fat transfer is a surgical option that uses your own tissue and requires a donor area. It may make more sense if you want to restore larger areas of volume loss or prefer a longer-lasting option.
When Another Option May Be Better
Facial fat injections can help with volume loss, but they don’t lift significant sagging skin the way surgery can. If you have more advanced facial aging, deeper tissue descent, or loose skin, Dr. Lalla may discuss whether a facelift or another surgical option would better match your goals.
This is why a consultation is important. Volume loss, skin laxity, and facial structure can overlap, and each one needs a different type of correction.
Discuss Facial Fat Injections in West Orange and Millburn, NJ
Restoring facial volume should still look like you. To learn whether facial fat injections are right for you, contact us at Personal Plastic Surgery in West Orange and Millburn, NJ. Dr. Sanjay Lalla can review your options and answer your questions. Call 973-324-9455.