Dr. Robert Whitfield explains how to restore facial shape without another implant. He prefers autologous fat transfer, which uses the patient's own fat, and says the right approach depends on whether the problem is loose skin, lost volume, texture, or indentations. Each case needs its own assessment.
Can I restore shape without putting another implant in? Do I need a lift? I often get, you know, told I think I need a lift, and then can I help them better understand that? For revolumization, many people have come to know that I prefer fat transfer. It's an autologous product. It is not a product that is from cadaver fat. And they want to know if they already have any procedures, is there another way to address any kind of facial concerns or another area at that time, whether it be an area of loose skin or extra fat, textural problems, indentations, anything really. And those are all important questions and they deserve more than just a quick answer or a simple, you know, menu of what we offer.
