As we age, the face can lose volume in ways that make wrinkles, folds, and hollow areas more noticeable. Fat grafting is one option we offer at Kenneth Bermudez, M.D, in San Francisco, CA to restore softer facial contours using your body’s own fat. This treatment allows us to add volume in a natural way while improving facial balance and smoothing areas that look sunken or tired.
Why Volume Loss Changes the Face
Many visible signs of aging are not just caused by loose skin. Volume loss also plays a major role. When the cheeks flatten, the under-eye area becomes hollow, or the folds around the nose and mouth deepen, the face can appear older and less refreshed. By replacing lost volume, we can help restore a fuller, smoother, and more youthful look for patients seeking facial rejuvenation in San Francisco, CA.
How Fat Grafting Helps Smooth Wrinkles
Wrinkles and folds often stand out more when the skin loses support underneath. Fat grafting helps by placing volume beneath the surface, which can soften facial lines and improve contour. In many cases, this approach helps treat concerns such as hollow cheeks, under-eye hollows, and deeper facial creases. Because we use your own fat, the results can look very natural and work with your existing facial structure. For many patients in San Francisco, CA, this is an appealing option for subtle facial enhancement.
Areas Fat Grafting Can Improve
Fat grafting can be used in several areas of the face depending on your goals. Common treatment areas include:
- Hollow or flattened cheeks
- Under-eye hollows
- Nasolabial folds and deeper facial creases
- Thin lips
- Mild indentations or contour irregularities
- Areas that need more youthful facial definition
What Makes Fat Grafting Different
Fat grafting and dermal fillers can both restore lost volume, but they do so in different ways. Fat grafting uses your own fat, which makes it a more natural option for many patients. It can also provide longer-lasting improvement in some cases. Fillers may be a better fit for patients who want a non-surgical treatment with minimal downtime. During a consultation, we can help determine which option best matches your goals in San Francisco, CA.
Your Facial Rejuvenation Plan Starts With Kenneth Bermudez, MD
Fat grafting is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. Every face loses volume differently, and every patient has different goals for facial rejuvenation. We evaluate the areas of volume loss, the level of correction needed, and whether fat grafting should be part of a broader treatment plan. In some cases, it may also complement other facial procedures for more complete rejuvenation.
To learn whether fat grafting is the right approach for smoothing wrinkles and restoring facial contours, schedule a consultation with Kenneth Bermudez, MD. Visit our office in San Francisco, California, or call (415) 712-1800 to book an appointment today.
