Restore Lost Facial Volume: The Benefits of Fat Grafting for the Forehead and Cheeks.
If your face looks more tired or aged than before, the reason may not be wrinkles alone. Loss of natural facial volume can also play a role. This is especially noticeable in the forehead and cheeks, where volume loss can create hollows, shadows, and less defined contours. One option for restoring lost volume is fat grafting (autologous fat transfer), a procedure that uses your own fat tissue. ✨ Why Does the Face Lose Volume with Age? As we age, the fat tissue that supports our natural facial contours gradually decreases. This can be particularly noticeable in the forehead and anterior cheeks, resulting in hollow areas and less defined facial features. 💛 How Is Fat Grafting Performed? Fat is harvested from areas such as the thighs or abdomen, carefully purified, and mixed with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) obtained from the patient's own blood. The prepared fat is then injected in small amounts into areas that need additional volume. One of the key advantages of this p...