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Facial Rejuvenation with Fat Transfer Injections

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Showing signs of aging is a natural and unavoidable part of growing older. Unfortunately, some of the more common visible age signs like fine lines, wrinkles, and areas of lost volume can take their toll on your appearance and make your face look old and tired beyond your years. For patients who are considering undergoing a facial rejuvenation procedure, but may not require a face lift or another form of facial plastic surgery, I typically recommend cosmetic facial injections like facial fillers or Botox® Cosmetic injections. Today I’ll be focusing on a unique type of cosmetic facial injection: fat transfer injections for the face.

During a fat transfer procedure, I begin by removing fat from an area of the patient’s body like the abdomen or thighs with liposuction. The removed fat is then safely purified and subsequently injected back into specific points in the face to restore lost volume and deliver a more natural, younger-looking appearance. While needs and preferences vary from patient to patient, many of my patients love fat transfer for the face due to the natural, long-lasting results it can provide.

In the video below, I detail fat transfer injections for the face and explain which patients may benefit most from this specific procedure:

It’s important to remember that every patient is different. Your options for facial rejuvenation can vary considerably depending on your age and the type of results you hope to achieve. During your fat transfer consultation, we will address your needs and expectations to help determine the best path to help you achieve your aesthetic goals. If you are interested in fat transfer for the face and would like to schedule a consultation please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott today. You can also follow along with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for more plastic surgery tips, news, and updates.

Addressing Signs of Aging with Brow Lift

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While facelift surgery is a great option for certain individuals to address overall sagging of the face, it is sometimes unnecessary for those who are only looking to relieve a drooping appearance in the upper area of the face. In these particular cases, a better option is often a forehead lift, also known as a brow lift.  These terms are frequently used interchangeably and can provide patients with a natural, more energetic appearance. As a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, I like to educate patients on the various procedures I can use to address specific facial aging concerns.

Male plastic surgery Atlanta GAThe brow lift works by lifting drooping brows and eliminating frown lines and deep creases across the forehead. During the actual procedure, I make very small incisions within the hairline or natural creases of the face to allow the tissue and muscle to be repositioned without noticeable scars. Once finished, I use Quill™ knotless sutures to promote safe healing and further minimize any perceptible scarring. It’s advanced techniques like this that help reduce recovery time, providing patients with less of an invasive procedure and the natural looking results they desire.

In general, patients who benefit the most from brow lift are those seeking to restore a younger, more rested appearance without addressing the entire face and undergoing a more invasive procedure, though that is sometimes required. By targeting expression lines and signs of aging, I am ever-so-slightly opening the eyes and tightening the face, lending to a refreshed appearance reminiscent of youth.

Other facial rejuvenation procedures that may be performed in conjunction with brow lift (often at the same time) include blepharoplasty (eyelid), mid facelift, and lower facelift surgery.  To learn more about brow lift surgery or to schedule a consultation, please contact our office. Connect with me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for the latest plastic and reconstructive news and information.

Sun Protection After Cosmetic Surgery

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After cosmetic surgery or laser skin resurfacing from board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Franklyn Elliott, there’s potential to take years of aging off of your face.  However, to maintain your new, youthful look, adequate sun protection is essential. While sun protection is a key part of anti-aging regardless of any procedure, it’s especially important following your efforts with cosmetic treatment.

sun protection after cosmetic surgeryDr. Elliott always endorses sunscreen with a broad-spectrum SPF to be worn year round in order to avoid sun damage that can cause skin to appear thick, wrinkled, and older than it is in actuality.  He also recommends eluding harsh environmental factors and smoking, which can cease and break down collagen production to create premature wrinkles.  Even if you practice a proper skincare routine, our skin cells divide more slowly as we age, causing the skin to thin and lose elasticity.

After a facelift or laser skin resurfacing procedure, not protecting your face from harmful UV rays can have unfortunate consequences. After surgery, any scarring can become sunburned easily, no matter the color of your skin. When this happens, you could be left with a darker scar. It’s best to practice prevention rather than scrambling to find a solution after the fact. In fact, all surgical scars need to be protected from sun exposure, as potential sun damage greatly increases the chances of a more noticeable scar in the future.

To completely protect your healing skin, try to keep incisions completely covered by light layers. It’s important to remember to still apply a broad-spectrum, minimum SPF 30 sunscreen under your clothing as it will not protect completely from damaging UV rays. Since it may not be possible to completely cover facial anti-aging procedures, make sure to apply your sunscreen before leaving home to avoid direct or prolonged sun exposure.

For more information about cosmetic surgery options for wrinkles and sagging skin and how to protect your skin, please call our office to set-up a facial consultation. Be sure to follow Dr. Elliott on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for the latest plastic surgery news and information.

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