Should You Add Facial Fat Injections to a Facelift?
A facelift tightens and lifts sagging skin, but it doesn’t add facial volume. That’s where facial fat injections, also called fat grafting, can come in.
These injections can complement facelift results beautifully by filling areas of volume loss and softening facial contours. Board-certified and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald performs both facelift surgery and fat injections at his Harrison and NYC offices, often combining the two to help patients achieve comprehensive youthful rejuvenation.
Many facelift candidates ask whether they need fat injections or can achieve the results they desire without them. Read on to find out how fat injections work and learn whether you’re a good candidate for a facelift-fat transfer combination procedure.
How Fat Injections Work
During facial fat transfer, Dr. Greenwald expertly harvests a small amount of fat from another area of the body. Most patients choose a donor area like the lower belly or thighs, but any area with some extra fatty tissue can be a viable donor site.
The fat is purified, and Dr. Greenwald injects it into hollow or flattened areas, for example, the cheeks, temples, or under the eyes. This restores fullness and smooths transitions between facial features for a softer, more youthful look.
Because the fat used is your own, the results look natural and there’s no risk of allergic reaction.
When combined with a facelift, fat injections address the volume loss that tightening alone cannot correct. The result is smoother skin, improved facial harmony, and a refreshed look that still feels like you.
When to Consider Fat Injections With Your Facelift
If you have significant volume loss in your cheeks, deep facial lines, or other signs of aging or weight loss, a facelift with fat injections could be ideal for you.
However, some patients, particularly younger facelift candidates, may not need additional volume.
Dr. Greenwald believes that successful results come from understanding the whole patient. During your consultation, he reviews your facial anatomy, aesthetic goals, and recovery expectations in detail. His patient-centered philosophy ensures that every treatment plan is safe, customized, and aligned with your personal vision.
Benefits of Combining Fat Injections with a Facelift
Performing both procedures simultaneously allows Dr. Greenwald to balance lift and fullness in a single comprehensive treatment plan. It’s a more efficient way to rejuvenate the middle and lower face than treating skin sagging and volume loss separately.
With a combination procedure, you only need to schedule one surgery, and you only need to go under anesthesia one time. This can also save money on facility fees.
One of the biggest benefits of combining procedures is the fact that you only need one recovery period instead of two.
Facelift and Fat Injections in Westchester County
If you’re considering a facelift, adding facial fat injections can enhance your results with natural volume and softness. Call 914-421-0113 to book your appointment with Dr. Joshua Greenwald in our Harrison or NYC office.
Dr. Joshua Greenwald is a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City who studied and trained at prestigious educational institutions including Columbia University, Emory University, and New York University School of Medicine. His keen aesthetic eye and refined surgical techniques have led him to be a top choice for cosmetic face, breast, and body procedures in NYC. His exceptional patient care has earned him the distinction of “Top Doc” by both Westchester Magazine and Castle & Connolly for over 10 years running. Dr. Greenwald is an active member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Medical Association, and the Westchester County Medical Society.