<h2 id="benefits">Benefits of Facial Fat Grafting</h2>
<p>Facial fat grafting helps address many age-related changes to the face. The procedure can help:</p>
<ul>
<li>Increase volume in areas of the face where it has been lost</li>
<li>Increase volume in areas of the face where it is insufficient</li>
<li>Improve the youthful contours of the face</li>
<li>Improve skin quality and texture</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="risks">Risks of Facial Fat Grafting</h2>
<p>The risks of facial fat grafting include, but are not limited to:</p>
<ul class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-x-8">
<li>Bruising</li>
<li>Swelling</li>
<li>Infection</li>
<li>Partial or complete resorption of fat</li>
<li>Lumpiness or other surface imperfections</li>
</ul>

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Combine Facial Fat Grafting with Other Facial Enhancements

<p>Facial fat grafting complements other surgical and non-surgical procedures well. It complements other surgical procedures that lift drooping tissue (e.g. deep plane facelift, brow lift) by further emphasizing an elevation of the focal areas of facial aesthetics. It complements other non-surgical procedures by addressing age-related changes that develop concurrently but that they do not address.</p>

What Conditions Does the Procedure Address?

<p>A youthful-appearing face demonstrates a soft volume with smooth transitions between different anatomic regions. For example, youthful volume in the temples helps smooth the transition to the area around the lateral eyebrows. Also, youthful volume in the cheeks helps smooth the transition to the volume in the lower eyelids. Facial fat grafting helps address conditions related to a lack of volume in one or multiple areas of the face as well as skin changes that occur due to aging, chronic, excessive sun exposure, and other environmental factors than can harm the skin.</p>

Facial Fat Grafting

<ul><li>Utilizes the patient's own cells to help improve facial volume and/or skin quality in a natural-appearing way</li><li>Minimally invasive procedure that can be performed under local anesthesia or IV sedation</li></ul>

What is the Procedure?

<p>Facial fat grafting is a surgical procedure intended to add volume and/or induce changes to the skin where it is placed on the face. Fat is removed from the body through a small incision using a blunt-tipped cannula. It is harvested from the abdomen, flanks and/or inner thighs. The fat is then purified. There are multiple methods for purifying fat including centrifugation, filtration, and washing. Purified fat is then transferred through instruments that make it smaller and more uniform in preparation for placement in the face. Depending on the thickness of the fat transferred, a blunt-tipped microcannula or needle can be used to perform fat grafting. Common areas of fat grafting include the temples, lower eyelids, cheeks, and the skin around the mouth.</p>

<h3>Fat Grafting for Hollow or Depressed Temples: How Is It Done, and Who Can Benefit?</h3>
<p>Hollow, depressed temples are some of the most common facial features that fat grafting can help improve. It is an area where people frequently lose volume with age. As a result, fat grafting is frequently performed with other surgical procedures that help address facial aging including, but not limited to, the lateral temporal brow lift.</p>
<h3>Hollow, Depressed Temples Can Coarsen the Appearance of the Face</h3>
<p>Volume loss in the temples:</p>
<ul>
<li>Makes the bony rim of the eye near the eyebrow more prominent. This can make the face appear harsher.</li>
<li>Emphasizes the appearance of loose, drooping eyebrows. This can make the face appear more bottom-heavy.</li>
</ul>
<p>Fat grafting to the temples can, therefore, help soften the overall appearance of the face. Fat grafting with a lateral temporal brow lift can re-emphasize a more youthful focus higher in the face.</p>
<h3>Fat is Placed Deep and Complements the Lateral Temporal Brow Lift</h3>
<p>Fat grafting to the temples can be performed:</p>
<ul>
<li>Alone under local anesthesia</li>
<li>With other procedures, under local anesthesia or IV sedation</li>
</ul>
<p>Fat grafting is performed through a small poke site behind the hairline. The most common procedure performed with fat grafting to the temple is the lateral temporal brow lift. Fat can also be grafted through the lateral temporal brow lift incision, which is small and hidden in the hair.</p>
<p>The fat is placed deep to deep connective tissue and adjacent to the muscle in the temples to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Reduce the risk of contour irregularities</li>
<li>Improve fat survival</li>
</ul>
<p>The concepts behind the depth of fat placement is:</p>
<ul>
<li>The thicker the tissue overlying fat, the less like minor imperfections will be noticeable</li>
<li>Fat adjacent to a more robust blood supply is more likely to survive</li>
</ul>
<h3>A Consultation is Essential to Determine Candidacy for Fat Grafting of the Temples</h3>
<p>It is important to have a consultation with a fellowship-trained, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon if you are bothered by:</p>
<ul>
<li>Significant depressions in your temples that are secondary to volume loss</li>
<li>Bony prominences at the superior lateral orbital adjacent to the eyebrows</li>
</ul>
<p>A facial plastic surgeon could evaluate whether you are a candidate for fat grafting to the temples or other procedures such as hyaluronic acid filler to the temples.</p>

Overview of the Procedure

<p>The team at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery works tirelessly to prepare patients well for their procedure. The time spent with patients and resources provided facilitates a smooth transition from the procedure through recovery. The following overview is a broad summary of the information provided to patients:</p>

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<p>Fat grafting and a cheek lift procedure each address specific concerns about the cheek and the cheek-eyelid interface. It is important to seek not only a&nbsp;<strong>fellowship-trained </strong>but also a <strong><a href="https://www.harmonface.com/blog/doubledual-board-certified-facial-plastic-surgeon-what-does-it-mean-why-is-it-important">double board-certified facial plastic surgeon</a></strong> if you have aesthetic concerns about your face and/or neck.</p>
<h2 class="contentTitle">The Extended Deep Plane Facelift Can Provide a Cheek Lift</h2>
<p>The <a href="/plastic-surgery/facelift/deep-plane-facelift" target="_self"><strong>extended deep plane facelift</strong></a> and deep plane facelift are unique among facelift procedures, because these procedures can lift the cheeks up to a more youthful position. The effect of a cheek lift can be an improvement in the folds around the upper lip (melolabial folds) and lower eyelids (tear troughs) and a more heart-shaped appearance to the face. In fact, a cheek lift can enhance the effects of <strong><a href="/plastic-surgery/blepharoplasty">lower eyelid surgery</a></strong> by smoothing the transition from the lower eyelid to the cheeks.</p>
<h2 class="contentTitle">Fat Grafting Can be Used Selectively</h2>
<p><strong><a href="/plastic-surgery/facial-fat-grafting">Fat grafting</a></strong>, also called fat volumization or fat augmentation, involves the isolation of fat from other areas of the body that is then injected into different layers of the face to improve the appearance of the melolabial folds and tears troughs and to restore a more heart-shaped appearance to the face.</p>
<p>Fat grafting can be an excellent option for patients who have lost volume in their face with age. It can also be a good option in small volumes to enhance the effectiveness of the cheek lift.</p>
<h2 class="contentTitle">A Cheek Lift is Superior to Fat Grafting for Most Individuals</h2>
<p>However, fat grafting the face without performing a midface lift in an individual with adequate facial volume can make the face look overly inflated and unnatural. This is because of the persistent volume in an area of the face that normally has less with age. As a result, adding volume around the drooping cheeks can make the face look unnaturally large. Also, the fat grafted to the face can be unpredictably absorbed. The larger the volume added the higher the risk of lumps and other contour irregularities developing, especially if the fat is placed close to the surface of the skin. Fat placed deeper is much less like to result in such abnormalities. A a detailed history and physical exam should always be performed prior to making the decision as to whether fat grafting or a cheek (midface) lift is most appropriate.</p>
<h2 class="contentTitle">Trust Your Face to a Facial Plastic Surgeon</h2>
<p>It is important to seek a fellowship-trained specialist in plastic surgery of the face and neck when you have concerns about your cheeks.</p>
<h2 class="contentTitle">Why Choose Dr. Harmon</h2>
<ul>
<li>The mission of Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery is to help people along their journey towards self-confidence, to feel good about feeling good.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon is a <strong><a href="https://www.harmonface.com/blog/doubledual-board-certified-facial-plastic-surgeon-what-does-it-mean-why-is-it-important">double board-certified facial plastic surgeon</a></strong>.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon values making patients feel welcomed, listened to, and respected.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon graduated with honors from <a href="https://www.cornell.edu/"><strong>Cornell University</strong></a> with a <strong>Bachelor of Science</strong> degree in molecular biology.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon earned his <strong>medical degree</strong> from the <a href="https://med.uc.edu/"><strong>University of Cincinnati</strong></a>.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon underwent five years of <strong>extensive training</strong> in head at neck surgery at the prestigious residency program at the <a href="https://med.uc.edu/depart/otolaryngology"><strong>University of Cincinnati</strong></a>.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon then underwent focused <strong>fellowship training</strong> in cosmetic facial plastic surgery through the <a href="https://www.aafprs.org/"><strong>American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)</strong></a> with the world-renowned surgeon, <a href="https://www.newyorkfacialplasticsurgery.com/"><strong>Dr. Andrew Jacono</strong></a>, on Park Avenue in New York City.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="contentTitle">Request a Consultation</h2>
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Fat Grafting Versus a Cheek (Midface) Lift: Which Procedure is the Most Appropriate for Me?

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<p>Some individuals lose volume (i.e., fat) in their face as they age. Other individuals are born with poor volume and/or poor projection of their facial bones. Both individuals may benefit from fat augmentation. It is important to seek not only a&nbsp;<strong>fellowship-trained </strong>but also a <strong><a href="https://www.harmonface.com/blog/doubledual-board-certified-facial-plastic-surgeon-what-does-it-mean-why-is-it-important">double board-certified facial plastic surgeon</a></strong> if you have aesthetic concerns about your face and/or neck.</p>
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<h2 class="contentTitle">Fat Augmentation is a More Permanent Alternative to Dermal Filler for the Face</h2>
<p><strong><a href="/plastic-surgery/facial-fat-grafting">Fat augmentation</a></strong> involves the transfer of fat cells from other areas of the body (e.g., thigh, abdomen) to the face in areas with poor volume. The fat cells are carefully distributed evenly and at an appropriate depth to increase the volume of the target area. There are two areas of the face that are commonly augmented with fat.</p>
<h2 class="contentTitle">Temples</h2>
<p>The temples can hollow with age. Fat transfer to this location can restore some of that volume, in effect balancing out the volume in the lateral eyebrows. That is why fat augmentation of the temples can serve as a nice complement to the <strong><a href="/plastic-surgery/brow-lift">lateral temporal brow lift</a></strong> procedure. It is important to place the fat at the proper depth to maximize how smooth the contour of this volume is. It is a bit like adding a thick, viscous liquid to a balloon. The lining of the balloon stretches but tends to remain smooth because the liquid is distributed under the surface area of what is thick balloon material more evenly. In contrast, placement of the fat more superficially is more likely to lead to contour irregularities.</p>
<h2 class="contentTitle">Cheeks</h2>
<p>Some lose significant volume in their cheeks with age. A midface (i.e., cheek) lift through the <strong><a href="/plastic-surgery/facelift/deep-plane-facelift">extended deep plane facelift</a></strong> may be inadequate to re-approximate the youthful heart-shaped appearance to the face in those select circumstances. It is important to understand that the cheek is composed of multiple subzones, each of which volume can be lost in variably. Therefore, it is important to consider all subzones when adding volume, whether with fat or <strong><a href="/non-surgical/fillers">hyaluronic acid filler</a></strong>.</p>
<h2 class="contentTitle">Fat Augmentation is Generally a Poor Replacement for a Cheek Lift</h2>
<p>Fat augmentation can sometimes be a useful adjunct to but is generally a poor replacement for a cheek lift with the extended deep plane facelift. Augmenting the cheeks with large volumes of fat to mask drooping cheek fat can make the face appear overly rounded and unnatural, because the drooping cheek fat remains in an area that typically has a lower volume in youth. High volume fat augmentation also increases the risk of contour irregularities and asymmetries.</p>
<h2 class="contentTitle">Trust Your Face to a Facial Plastic Surgeon</h2>
<p>It is important to seek a fellowship-trained specialist in plastic surgery of the face and neck when you have concerns about volume loss in the face.</p>
<h2 class="contentTitle">Why Choose Dr. Harmon</h2>
<ul>
<li>The mission of Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery is to help people along their journey towards self-confidence, to feel good about feeling good.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon is a <strong><a href="https://www.harmonface.com/blog/doubledual-board-certified-facial-plastic-surgeon-what-does-it-mean-why-is-it-important">double board-certified facial plastic surgeon</a></strong>.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon values making patients feel welcomed, listened to, and respected.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon graduated with honors from <a href="https://www.cornell.edu/"><strong>Cornell University</strong></a> with a <strong>Bachelor of Science</strong> degree in molecular biology.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon earned his <strong>medical degree</strong> from the <a href="https://med.uc.edu/"><strong>University of Cincinnati</strong></a>.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon underwent five years of <strong>extensive training</strong> in head at neck surgery at the prestigious residency program at the <a href="https://med.uc.edu/depart/otolaryngology"><strong>University of Cincinnati</strong></a>.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon then underwent focused <strong>fellowship training</strong> in cosmetic facial plastic surgery through the <a href="https://www.aafprs.org/"><strong>American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)</strong></a> with the world-renowned surgeon, <a href="https://www.newyorkfacialplasticsurgery.com/"><strong>Dr. Andrew Jacono</strong></a>, on Park Avenue in New York City.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="contentTitle">Request a Consultation</h2>
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What are Common Areas to Receive Fat Augmentation in the Face?

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<p>One of the most common concerns people express about their face as they age is the presence of smoker&rsquo;s lines, or peri-oral rhytids, around the mouth. These stubborn lines are difficult to treat. It is important to seek not only a&nbsp;<strong>fellowship-trained </strong>but also a <strong><a href="/blog/doubledual-board-certified-facial-plastic-surgeon-what-does-it-mean-why-is-it-important">double board-certified facial plastic surgeon</a></strong> if you have aesthetic concerns about your face and/or neck.</p>
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<h2 class="contentTitle">I Utilize a Dual-Pronged Approach: Resurfacing and Nano-Fat Transfer</h2>
<p>Dr. Harmon often utilize a dual-pronged approach to treating peri-oral skin, including rhytids. The first prong involves the use of a refined form of an individual&rsquo;s own fat, called nanofat. Nanofat is placed under the skin around the mouth. The second prong is a fractional CO2 laser, which is used after injecting nanofat. This <strong><a href="/non-surgical/laser-resurfacing">laser resurfaces the skin</a></strong> which, along the with nanofat components, can encourage more organized collagen deposition, thereby improving the appearance of wrinkles and overall skin quality and texture (<strong>1</strong>,<strong> 2</strong>,<strong> 3</strong>, <strong>4</strong>,<strong> 5</strong>,<strong> 6</strong>).</p>
<p>This approach can better address the actual changes going on in the skin &ndash; called histological changes &ndash; when compared with utilizing only one of the two prongs or hyaluronic acid filler to simply fill in the lines.</p>
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<p>This 58-year-old patient came to Dr. Harmon to address sagging cheeks and jowls, loose tissue in her neck, facial wrinkles, and a lengthened upper lip. An <strong><a href="/plastic-surgery/facelift/deep-plane-facelift">extended deep plane facelift</a></strong>, <strong><a href="/plastic-surgery/neck-lift">neck lift</a></strong>, and <strong><a href="/plastic-surgery/lip-lift">lip lift</a></strong> were performed. <strong><a href="/non-surgical/fillers">Lip filler</a></strong> was added to balance out her bottom lip with her top lip. Finally, the patient underwent treatment with a <strong><a href="/non-surgical/laser-resurfacing">fractional CO2 laser</a></strong> in addition to <strong><a href="https://www.harmonface.com/blog/addressing-smokers-lines-peri-oral-rhytids">nano-fat grafting</a></strong> of the wrinkles around her mouth. The patient is thrilled with her results only a few months after surgery.</p>
<h2 class="contentTitle">Trust Your Face to a Facial Plastic Surgeon</h2>
<p>It is important to seek a <strong>double board-certified</strong>, <strong>fellowship-trained</strong> specialist in plastic surgery of the face and neck when you have concerns about your face or neck.</p>
<h2 class="contentTitle">Why Choose Dr. Harmon</h2>
<ul>
<li>The mission of Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery is to help people along their journey towards self-confidence, to feel good about feeling good.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon is a <strong><a href="https://www.harmonface.com/blog/doubledual-board-certified-facial-plastic-surgeon-what-does-it-mean-why-is-it-important">double board-certified facial plastic surgeon</a></strong>.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon values making patients feel welcomed, listened to, and respected.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon graduated with honors from <a href="https://www.cornell.edu/"><strong>Cornell University</strong></a> with a <strong>Bachelor of Science</strong> degree in molecular biology.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon earned his <strong>medical degree</strong> from the <a href="https://med.uc.edu/"><strong>University of Cincinnati</strong></a>.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon underwent five years of <strong>extensive training</strong> in head at neck surgery at the prestigious residency program at the <a href="https://med.uc.edu/depart/otolaryngology"><strong>University of Cincinnati</strong></a>.</li>
<li>Dr. Harmon then underwent focused <strong>fellowship training</strong> in cosmetic facial plastic surgery through the <a href="https://www.aafprs.org/"><strong>American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS)</strong></a> with the world-renowned surgeon, <a href="https://www.newyorkfacialplasticsurgery.com/"><strong>Dr. Andrew Jacono</strong></a>, on Park Avenue in New York City.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="contentTitle">Request a Consultation</h2>
<p>Request a consultation with Dr. Harmon at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery in Cincinnati. Visit our clinic. You will learn more about Dr. Harmon&rsquo;s credentials, style and approach. Build a relationship with our dedicated team. Do not stop at searching &ldquo;plastic surgery near me.&rdquo; <strong><a href="https://www.harmonface.com/contact">Get in touch with us today to learn more!</a></strong></p>
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Ideal Candidates for Facial Fat Grafting

<p>Ideal candidates for facial fat grafting include patients who:</p>
<ul>
<li>Have lost volume in their cheeks with age</li>
<li>Have lost volume in their temples with age</li>
<li>Who have demonstrated a lack of volume in their cheeks from an early age</li>
<li>Who have demonstrated a lack of volume in their temples from an early age</li>
<li>Have developed thin skin around the mouth with fine lines and wrinkles</li>
<li>Have developed thin skin around the lower eyelids with fine lines and wrinkles</li>
</ul>

<p>Most candidates for facial fat grafting range in age from thirties (30s) to seventies (70s). A consultation is essential to determine candidacy for the procedure, because there may be factors that preclude this procedure for certain individuals. Reasonable expectations must be established about what facial fat grafting can and cannot accomplish as with all plastic surgery procedures. As with all facial plastic surgery procedures, results can vary.</p>

Types of Facial Fat Grafting Procedures

<p>Broadly, there are two methods of facial fat grafting, microfat grafting and nanofat grafting. The differences between the methods include the number of steps taken to purify the fat and the intended effects of the procedure.</p>

Why Choose Dr. Harmon

<h3>Quad A Accredited Surgery Suite</h3><p>Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery is proud to have a Quad A accredited operating room and facility in our office. Our single-physician, single-specialty facility meets or exceeds the strict guidelines and high standards set forth by Quad A, demonstrating our strong commitment to patient safety and excellence in surgical care. We utilize the services of board-certified anesthesiology physicians only as well as our own personal clinical support staff to ensure the most comfortable, safest experience for our clients.</p>

<p>The desire for youthfulness is understandable. There is no area more important than the face. After all, the face cannot be hidden. It is how we present ourselves to the world. Dr. Harmon works with a refined eye and trained hands to develop a personalized treatment plan with you, utilizing advanced techniques in surgical and non-surgical care of the face, nose, eyes, neck and hair.</p>
<p>Fellowship trained facial plastic surgeons have a unique specialized skill set in performing surgical and non-surgical procedures on the face, nose, eyes, neck and hair. The pathway to becoming a facial plastic surgeon begins with five years of rigorous training in head and neck surgery. This training is focused on all aspects of surgery for the head and neck, in addition to aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.</p>

<p>A small pool of top performing graduates from head and neck surgery programs are then selected to complete sub-specialty training as a fellow in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS).</p>
<p>Dr. Harmon completed his fellowship in facial plastic surgery through the AAFPRS with the world-renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Jacono on Park Avenue in New York City. Dr. Jacono is world renowned for developing the extended deep plane facelift technique. Dr. Harmon is one of the few surgeons in the world, and the only surgeon in the Cincinnati area, fellowship trained in this technique by Dr. Jacono.</p>

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<p>Discover the expertise and compassionate care of Dr. Jeff Harmon, a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon deeply rooted in the Cincinnati community. A former collegiate athlete and Cornell University graduate, Dr. Harmon brings discipline, precision, and a global perspective to his surgical practice&mdash;refined through elite fellowship training in New York City.</p>
<p>Located in Hyde Park, Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery proudly serves patients throughout the Cincinnati area offering personalized facial aesthetics with world-class skill and a hometown heart.</p>