The Face of Science Transforms with Facial Rejuvenation

The science of facial rejuvenation has expanded in leaps and bounds, and experts in the field are finally emerging with their findings with the public. One such example was found in a recent JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery publication, which featured an article that discussed a possible groundbreaking technique which may one day be used in the future for facial rejuvenation.  

Some rejuvenation practices performed by surgeons such as fat grafting during a San Diego facelift and cosmetic injections like fillers might not sound that foreign to the public. However, regenerative medicine certainly is a term not many have encountered. 

Vocativ reporter Alexandra Ossola found that regenerative medicine may one day in the future be just as commonly heard of in the field of rejuvenation facial surgery. Researchers currently are looking at methods that would allow the body to stimulate its own tissue regrowth. While it’s not being implemented now, researchers are excited about the possibilities in the years ahead. 

The goal of facial surgeries and procedures is to achieve optimal results. The need for perfection is unwavering. With this mindset, this has led doctors to be very cautious about adopting new procedures both surgical and nonsurgical.  

While research is still being undergone extensively around the world about regenerative medicine, one area that was reviewed in the article was the facial rejuvenation use of fillers. Currently, hyaluronic acid fillers are used to make a patient’s face youthful by diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. These procedures have great results, but the end result is not permanent. 

Ossola’s article suggests that a regenerative treatment could offer a more permanent solution. A series of injections could be used to repair tissue around certain areas of the face to promote a more youthful appearance.  

The article noted that this method of the future could be much easier than a more labor intensive procedure, like fat grafting. Fat grafting is used to add volume and youthfulness during a facelift procedure. Fat grafting is often utilized for the mid-portion of the face where volume has been lost due to age such as the cheek area. 

During fat grafting, liposuction is performed and a small portion of fat is removed from the patient’s body, such as upper thighs or abdomen. Once the process of filtering is completed, injections are then mapped out on the facial canvas to create youthful fullness. There is much work and time involved in this procedure and offers fantastic results.

With that said, the idea of regenerative treatment may be another option potential patients may look forward to in the years ahead.  

New San Diego facial rejuvenation procedures and methods continue to be researched. It’s a field of science that is constantly evolving while affording patients with new possibilities. While regenerative medicine is still being researched and tested, many in the medical field are interested in additional findings and perhaps one day seeing if they can be implemented in the future.