Laser resurfacing vs. Regenerative fat grafting

Besides a Facelift, there are several options for treating the signs of an aging face. As our dermis thins, facial skin loosens, and wrinkles develop, many patients seeking short-term results turn to Botox. For patients who are not interested in a Facelift, but want long-lasting results, the alternatives are Laser skin resurfacing or Fat grafting.

I believe that Fat grafting offers a huge advantage to the lasers currently being used by plastic surgeons and dermatologists and in this video I explain why and illustrate with a few of our patients’ before and after photos.

A laser is a destructive technique – you aim a beam of energy at the skin and it vaporizes the tissues and destroys part of the dermis, which is a complex structure that is very difficult to regenerate. Your body reacts to regenerate by scarring (collagen buildup).

A Fat graft, on the other hand, utilizes your fat, which contains naturally occurring adipose stem cells, to restore volume. The stem cells themselves are a regenerative tissue, restoring volume and improving the quality of the skin.

I would much rather use Fat grafting to make the face look younger because it makes the face younger. It is truly the most natural way to get a long-lasting, youthful, facial rejuvenation.

Learn more about how Laser resurfacing and Fat grafting works to help make a decision that’s right for you!