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I've heard about a procedure where my body fat can be transferred or injected on my under eye area for dark circles and hollowness. Is this safe, and...
I'm looking to get a fat transfer to my breasts. My doctor says they can get me up 2 cup sizes ( I am about 5'4 107 lbs and 22 years old). They're...
I am looking to get my cheeks done, and I noticed that the fat injections are a lot cheaper than implants. I was told they last up to a year. If I get...
Three days ago, I had Liposuction done on my hips and back area. Then, at the same time, I had a fat transfer (graft) into my cheeks and folds of my...
I had fat transfer done in April 2008, and after two weeks, a visible lump formed on my right cheek and a larger bulge on my left side, but it's...
I had hollowness in my lower eyes from a Blepharoplasty that was done 1 1/2 yr ago. I went to a few doctors in NYC who said putting fat back in the...
I had a fat transfer under my eyes because they were so hollow. Around 6 months later, there was an uneven swelling that hardened into uneven lumps....
I had an analogous fat transfer to the upper cheeks and orbital region. The fat feels hard like a rock underneath the skin. Is this normal? Should...
I'm of East Indian origin and I have hereditary dark under eye circles. I have very thin skin under my eyes and a deep depressions in the inner cornes...
How does fat transfer (fat grafting) work? What is the fat transfer procedure like?
I am 25 years old and I have had fat injections under my eyes about 3 months ago. I had hollowness and dark circles around my eyes, and my plastic...
I went to a doctor out of town for correction of my tear troughs, he told me that since I had such thin skin underneath my eyes, Restylane might not...
I had Pearl Fat grafting in my lower eyes because I had a Blepharplasty done 2 yrs ago and the doctor took too much fat out. Now he made me hollow in...
I recently had a fat transfer to buttocks. Am I supposed to see the result right away or does it take time for the butt to become full from the fat...
I had Pearl Fat Grafting to correct hollowness after lower Blepharoplasty. However, the area became puffy after the fat grafting. It has been 3 months...
Once the injected fat dissipates, will the skin then sag? It stands to reason that delicate facial skin can remain stretched out after the injections...
I had liposuction on my neck, lower blepharoplasty, and fat transfer to my face and under my eyes 9 days ago. I just wanted the fat under my eyes to...
I was originally interested in Blepharoplasty, but my surgeon said I didn't have excess skin, and what I really needed was more volume, so I opted for...
I had fat transfer on my nasal folds. The right side looks very good, but the left side has somewhat a lump. What should I do to make it lay down like...
I am 41 years old, and was thinking of refining my lower eyelids. I also have some loss of fullness in the lower area of my face, but I have nice...
I have never heard of it but i feel it might be the only answer for me, just wondering if it had ever been done. My doctor took away way too much and...
My main issues are tear trough hollowness, moderate upper eyelid hooding, moderate jowling, and lower cheek hollowness (I have very high cheekbones)....
I had Tumescent Liposuction performed on my outer hips yesterday. The procedure also involved some fat transfer from the front of the thighs to the...
If I get lipo in my stomach and underarms can I put that fat in my butt and thighs? How much would all that cost and can I finance it?
I am 37 years old, and my problem area is my lower cheeks. Is it time for me to have a facelift or would fat grafting be enough?
If I have Liposuction, and some of the fat is stored for use in other areas (ie. cheeks, lips, or under the eyes), will it still be safe or good for...
I am considering a fat transfer to correct a scar caused by a compound fracture to my lower leg, where the injury left an indention on the inside of...
I have sensitive skin and thus the acne that I had a as teenager has left red, depressed scars on my cheeks. I have been for chemical peels, ND yag,...
I saw 3 board certified surgeons, two recommended lower face lift. One does lift in front of sideburn to avoid hair loss, and the other in the scalp...
I have hollow eyes (from missing fat) which causes the dark eye circles and makes me look tired all the time. I'm seriously considering plastic...
To fill in mild nasolabial folds, what will work better; look and feel more natural; last longer; and have less possible complications: Juvederm or a...
I had fat injections around my upper cheek area a year ago. Now, I have a greenish-grey discoloration under my skin on both sides of upper cheeks. Why...
Is it possible to enlarge or augment the lips permanently though fat transfer? Some people have mentioned that once the fat cells die, the will lips...
I use to have pretty feet. Now, I'm pushing 40 and my skin is thinning; I'm noticing there are so many visible veins on the tops of my feet. My...
I am trying to determine whether micro fat grafting is a better option for cheek augmentation than implants. I was researching it today and saw that...
I had an appoint with my Dr. and he proposed doing a fat transfer to help with depressed scars (which he created doing a botched DeepFX laser...
So i may have more of an hourglass shape.if so how much would the price be to have this done. thank you.
I had fat transfer, and now have indents across my cheeks. The fat goes above or below the area where it should. Is there a method to make the fat go...
I am 36, Asian, and have a hollow left upper eyelid as a result of a "failed" Blepharoplasty. I'm looking up fat grafting to correct this,...
What is the best thing to do about my skinny legs? I’ve always had them and they are literally extremely skinny. Should I consider Fat Grafting...
I am 36, Asian, and have a hollow left upper eyelid as a result of a "failed" Blepharoplasty. I'm looking up fat grafting to correct this....
Is arcus marginalis release in Blepharoplasty, and Fat grafting a permanent solution to correct dark circles and hollowness under the eyes? With this...
Can fat grafting be done behind the eye to give a more protruding look of the eyeball, and create a less hollow or sunken look?
I am 25 years old, and have had fat injections under both my eyes to fill the hollowness about 3 months ago. Although the swelling has gone down and...
I am considering a fat transfer to the buttocks to correct 5 indentations which my Dr. says are from medical injections probably done when I was young...
How much do arcus marginalis release in Blepharoplasty, and Fat grafting procedures cost? Thanks.
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Will unsightly scar tissue left after fat transfer dissipate somehow on its own, or would surgical intervention be needed to improve it?
Thanks so...
I had scar revision performed along with pearl fat grafting a little over 3 weeks ago. The pearl fat graft was done because I have a specific area...
I had fat grafting for hollow upper eyelid area in one eye, in July 2008. I know that some droopiness is expected following such procedure, but can it...
Which is advisable: IV sedation or general anesthesia for Liposuction with Fat transfer to the buttocks. The estimated length of the procedure is 3...
I had fat grafts on my cheeks 7 days ago. I went to my Dr yesterday and my face was swollen and very red with heat. They gave me a shot and rx. ...
What are the effects of injecting fat graft into a scar tissue? I have heard that fat is being used to treat wounds and scars.
What's the best way to add fat back into eyelid area after lower Blepharoplasty, for a smooth or blended look into the cheek area and lower eyelids?...
I'm thinking of having Rhinoplasty to make my nose tip smaller. I'm also considering having my upper and lower eyelid surgery, the upper ones because...
I have thin little calves and would like a fuller look without implants. I'm fuller around the middle thighs and hip area. Can I have a fat transfer...
I had a Rhinoplasty and had cartilage grafts placed on each side of my nose tip, up above my nostrils. I'm two weeks out from surgery. As the swelling...
If I burn fat fast, is it safer to get butt implants and fat transfer into my thighs and hips? What would be the minimum cost?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of using Sculptra versus fat for facial filler?
I have sunken in eyes and have lost the fat under my eye area only, and woundering how much does it cost for fat transfer?
Can steroid injection(s) be used to treat fat grafting over-injection on the inner part of the upper eyelid? Thank you in advance.
I had Pearl Fat Grafting for hollowness under both eye lids from a Blepharoplasty done 2 years ago. Now, 6 months after pearl grafts, still no change...
I would love to wear knee length dresses but my dreadfully skinny legs don't allow it so I have worn trousers and long skirts all my life. Is Fat...
I've had 2 Blepharoplasty surgeries, and the last one didn't correct the hollowness. I fear a 3rd surgery may affect muscle function and cause ptosis....
How long does it take to see a difference after a Fat transfer to the butt? My butt looks the same--not bigger--after a fat transfer I had a week ago....
How is fat graft on upper eyelid removed? I have ptosis in the inner corner of my eyelid as well.
The intricate network of tendons and flesh structuring the right side of my face has been significantly displaced from over ten years of sucking my...
I had fat transfer on my cheeks last Friday March 27. I look awful. I look as if I have a tennis ball in each side of my mouth. The swelling is...
Is it possible to transfer tummy and under arm fat onto your buttocks and hips in order to give an hourglass shape? If so how much would be the cost...
Yesterday, I had a lateral eyelid lift, and lower mini facelift (weekend facelift) which pulled tightly behind my ears. I also had fat transfer to my...
My hips and outer thighs are flat and always have been. My butt is small and flat, and my stomach (especially the upper part, above the belly button)...
If you have small ankles, can you have the fat removed from your stomach place in your ankles to make them thicker?
What is the minimum age for fat transfer from hips to breast in Toronto? What is the price range? Is the cost of liposuction included along with the...
I had fat removed from my thigh and injected into my face in March 2008. Some of it was stored and frozen. Is the frozen, stored fat safe to inject...
I had canthoplasty to correct one round eye (lower lid sclerosis) and one elongated eye (droopy lower lid). While eye symmetry is improved, both eyes...
I need a doctor who has experience in Pearl Fat Grafting, to help me with the puffiness resulting from this procedure. Does any one know a good Doctor...
I had a one time fat transfer in 1993, fat taken from inner knee. Can the fat regenerate if it is not completley removed?
I'm getting fat transfer to my lower legs. Are there any dangers I should worry about (such as infecton) to prevent injuries? Also, how long do you...
I had upper and lower eyelid surgery 7 years ago. It left my eyes hollowed with dark circles and sunken lids. My eyes are no longer almond-shaped and...
If I have my own fat transferred to my lips, will I still swell as much? Is it permanent? If I have the fat removed from my neck, will there be nerve...
Is "fat graphing" the same procedure as a "fat injection"? I am contemplating a face and neck lift and the surgeon recommended...
Is structural Fat grating a better solution for someone suffering from Lipoatrophy than temporary solutions like Sculptra or Radiesse? I read a...
Can the types of fat that came from either a muscular or fattier body through Brazilian butt lift be used for Fat transfer?
I had Fat injections for my under eye hollows which caused lumps. Please help me. Are there any chances to remove the excess fat or all of it by...
Does Fat Transfer work better for small loss of volume in cheeks for a 44 year old or Sculptra injections?
The tops of my hands bruise from just the slightest bump. Sometimes, I don't even realize that I have bumped my hand. The bruises sometimes even...
Can you use the fat from my tummy and put them in my breast?
I have a slight, but very visible, pectus excavatum between the breast. It makes my rib bones even more enhanced and I look bony with a hole in the...
I have had Cheek implants for 4 years and I have been happy with these. My eyes looked very hollow though and a Fat transfer was performed 25 days ago...
I had FAMI (Facial Autograft Muscle Injection) on the lips and it only lasted for a month. I had a touch up after a month and it still was only...
I have a rather large butt but with very narrow square hips. I'd like to get a "brazilian butt lift" for my hips to give me an...
I have skinny ankles. Is fat grafting the only solution for this problem? I would like to have pretty legs.
I've got loose skin on my breast and this is really bothersome to me. It affects my self confidence. Someone wrote about fat transfer, how is this...
Good day, I am in my mid 20's and I suffer from sunken eyes, dark circles and fine lines around my eyes. I am very disheartened by the fine lines...
Months ago, I had fat grafted to my upper face, and I get depressed looking at my photos before. I looked so much better before. My cheeks are...
I had a abdomen Liposuction done on August 2006. The doctor gave me my fat to freeze and I have had it since then in my freezer. The problem is that...
I had Liposuction of outer thighs done over a year ago, and I feel a little too much fat was taken out. I read about fat transfer and was wondering if...
I am getting Fat Transfer on 5/26/09. How long will I be bruised or swollen? What can I do to reduce the down time so I can go out?
I am six weeks post-op from a fat transfer to the upper cheeks and lower eyelid region. Now that most of the swelling has subsided, the...
I am a 50 year old Asian. Have consulted a plastic surgery regarding removal of eye bag. He recommends me to do a transconjunctival eyelid surgery...
Two weeks ago, I had fat transfer/fat grafting on my under eye area-primarily on the area at the corner of the eye. This was suggested to me by my...
I have a flat and droopy butt, skinny hips, and stick thighs and calves. All my fat seems to settle on my abs and waistline area. Is it possible for...
I have a rather large butt but with very narrow square hips. If I get a "brazilian butt lift" for my hips, will it give me an hour glass...
I am scheduled for surgery this month and have a few questions. I am having a Brow lift, Blepharoplasty, Laser resurfacing around eyes and Fat...
I had fat transfer under my eyes over a year ago. The plastic surgeon overfilled this area and now I am left with bumps under my eyes. He has tried...
I am 31 years old. I have a gaunt face. I had nose job two years ago so that I would look more feminine but I still have muscular face. Should I go...
I have had a total of 3 steroid injections to the bottom of my left foot over a period of 3 years for plantar faciaitis. I now have some atrophy of...
I am a woman in my 30's and I'm sick of wearing pants in the summer. I have ugly sunken scars all over my legs. Last summer, I consulted a ...
Eight months ago, I had fat grafted to my upper face. I get depressed looking at my photos before the procedure. I looked so much better. My cheeks...
I am 2 weeks post op from a Brow lift and upper eye Blepharoplasty. I am not happy with my eyelids. I have lost the softness and not they are too...
What is best for deep lines in the face? I am thinking Sculptra, but are fat injections better?
Does taking fat from the inner knee and injecting it into the face mean the fat survives better that fat taken from the abdomen?
Four years ago, I crushed my friend head-to-head while I was playing and I ended up with a depression in the left area of my forehead. I underwent a...
I have skinny ankles and was interested in tranferring ab fat to ankles. Is this possible?
The doctor went over my lips by accident with Fraxel Laser (Restore), and now my lips are so swollen it won't go down. Could that have...
I am considering Fat transfer for my neck area as I have a very slim neck. The bands show easily and have a few lines. Is it generally a good solution...
Is it safe to have Liposuction at the same time? If so, please give an approximate range of cost, although I do know that this varies among patients.
About how much does it cost to remove fat from your breast and transfer it to your behind? What are the risks?
I heard that fat transfer to the breast can only improve by 1 cup; but if I gain weight after, would my breasts be able to grow larger since more fat...
Would like to know the usual cost range for fat transfer... thank you!
My thighs are fat compared to my tiny legs, and I have flat buttocks too. Can fat be taken from my thighs and injected into the desired areas, or is...
Is Fat transfer suitable for tubular breasts to enlarge the size and the shape?
I am going in for a revision Breast augmentation and a little Liposuction under my chin soon, and I'm would also like my lips augmentated. I was...
I have a small depression on my thigh caused by an external pin. Would you suggest a fat transfer from my abdomen to fill in the depression? If not,...
I have excess fat in my abdomen area for the possible donor area. I am familiar with the fat transfer process as I have had it done onto my buttocks,...
Hi Drs! How long does the Fat grafting (Fat Transfer) last? Do I need to have it periodically? Thanks.
I am a female, 109 lbs, and 5'2. I have a body fat percentage of 20%. Is this enough fat to allow for fat transfer or grafting to some deep, wider...
Hi i had fat transfer on my lips 5 weeks ago. I think my upper lip is still swollen and my opinion about my over all look changes day to day.every day...
I am having ArteFill removed and would like to get fat transfer for scars due to fat loss. Does exercise and health make a difference in results? Thanks.
I have bags under my eyes with troughs and am interested in fat repositioning because I think it gives a more youthful look. However, I read it can be...
I came late for my post op follow up and the doctor was ticked off and made me wait another 30 minutes.
When he finally came, he pressed down very...
Hello! I need a Fat grafting doctor in Manhattan for the loss of volume in my cheeks. Does any one know of a good doctor? I'm noticing a drawn...
My cheeks look puffy when I smile, but they lack firmness when I don't. It seems like they would need a augmentation but I am not sure about which...
I need to find someone who works with Liposuction deformities, but can't spend the outrageous sums asked by the most prominent. How can I know a...
I'm a twenty-eight year old male recently judged a suitable canditate for fat-transfer by a surgeon here in Eastern Canada. The problem I presented...
How long will a Fat Transfer from my abdomen to my buttocks last and how many repeats will I need to get a permanent outcome?
I am wondering if there were different techniques for fat transfer in the facial area, i.e. cheeks, lower eyelids, nasolabial folds and lips. If so...
Is there any way possible to have more fat on my sternum between my breasts? I wouldn't say that they are far apart, or point to the sides of my body...
How does Fat transfer to calves last since exercising usually burns fat? Is it worth it?
I have read you can freeze your own fat. Is this true? Can this be used for structural Fat grafting? How viable are live cells with this process? Are...
I am currently having some fat transferred from my stomach to one of my breasts following unsatisfactory results. I would like to have a buttock...
I am 3 months post fat graft removal by excision. However, I now have some hard lump in the area where fat used to be. Should I get steroid or 5-FU on...
First let me thank you for suggestions on revision eyelid surgery. It has taken me 7 years to get here. You mentioned Transconjunctival Open Composite...
I've had lower blepharoplasty which has left my eyes looking a little hollow underneath. I'm thinking about getting a Facelift also. What are the pros...
What is the difference between fat grafting, structual fat grafting, transconjunctival open composite fat grafting, and fat injections? Which is more...
I have a compound fracture scar to the inner part of my lower right leg from an accident which occurred when I was 11 (I am 28 years old). I've been...
What is the average cost of Micro fat transfer to breast via 4 areas of liposuction?
If you have had fat transfer in the lips and nasalobial fold and then had Fraxel Laser (Restore) over thoese areas, can that decrease the fat in the...
Can you give me some information about Livefill, including the cost? Is that an ideal treatment for hollow cheeks? Thanks
My upper eyelids are nice and full when I first wake up in the morning, then of couple hours later, they start to get a bit sunken and tired looking....
I am getting Fat transferred to my face around my mouth/cheek areas because I have a hollow look and lots of creases.
I quit smoking 1 week ago...
Who do you recommend who is highly experienced to do a structural Fat transfer for hollowness below the eyes and in the cheek area around Chicago?
I have recently lost about 60 pounds and my breasts have lost volume. I really don't want breast implants as I'm worried about capsular contracture...
Is transplanting fat removed via liposuction to other areas, such as filling the lip lines around the mouth or bulking up a flat bottom advisable,...
I am considering having the fat transfer to the breast procedure performed. I know someone who had this procedure and indeed her breasts did gain a...
What is the cost of a Fat grafting for hollow upper eyelids? How long the result would last?
I'm looking for an experienced fat grafting surgeon and skin doctor in Virginia or close. I'm willing to travel. But if I can find someone who is...
Something strange and unexpected happened after my under eye CO2 Resurfacing at age 37: Several large purple veins are now apparent under the eyes...
My legs are very small I'm ashamed of wearing a skirt? Is there a surgery that can help me make my legs bigger?
The information concerning fat transfer out there is confusing and contradictory. Can fat be used to correct rolling scars or contour deformities...
Due to some reason, I can only have breast implants placed over the muscle. I know that chances that I'll ripple are high, especially since my upper...
I have deep marionette lines and am considering Fat Transfer. What is the cost range?
Hello, I am seriously considering breast augmentation via the centrifugal fat procedure. Can anyone put me in touch with patients who have had this...
I am having a Fat transfer from my abdomen to my left breast after having breast cancer 14 years ago. (Lumpectomy, auxillary lymph nodes, chemo and...
I recently have had a Radiesse filler in my indented chicken pox scar but the filler has gone away in 2 months. I was wondering if a fat transfer was...
I am a 40-year-old woman with a lean athletic build. I went through a lumpectomy in 2005 due to a tiny, grade 3 cancer found. I had chemo and radio...
Can fat transfer from tummy to legs give me a permanent or temporary result? Also, I need to ask if this surgery would give good results.
I am interested in fat transfer in between my nose and mouth and below my cheekbones jawline area. Will fat stay permanent or last for a long time in...
Are there any good but less expensive doctors in the Bay Area? I want to get a bigger butt and bigger hips and im thinking that a Fat transfer would...
Can I get fat grafting after having Radiesse injected? If so, how long must I wait? Thanks.
I had Liposuction of the posterior thighs which has resulted in a 'double crease'. I would like to fill in the artificial crease with Fat grafting. Is...
If I'm interested in fat grafting, must I have a certain percentage of body fat for harvesting? I work out regularly and have low body fat. Thanks.
I had teeth removed by an orthodontist. It negatively changed my bone structure and soft tissues, making me look gaunt with sunken cheeks, loss of lip...
Greetings everybody. Please, I want to know how to remove the fat has been transfered into my forehead (because I had an accident). I tried...
Hello, I am very dissatisfied with my eyes. I am wondering if a Canthopexy and Fat Grafting is too much to do or if I qualify for it?
I'm 20 ...
I'm looking for a doctor who uses Livefill for hollow cheeks. What is the average cost for this procedure? Any other relevant information would be...
Can insurance cover the costs of fat transfer surgery? I am really considering this but my money is very low. I'm not happy with myself, however, I...
I have lost a lot of volume in the buccal area, below my cheekbones--Abraham Lincoln style. Does fat transfer last well in this area?
My partner had been diagnosed with Morphea, unfortunately it has affected the right cheek area of her face, fortunately this condition has now ceased,...
I am considering Fat grafting to my cheeks, jawline and above upper lip. I am 31 years old and have suffered from major facial atrophy. How does...
Regarding Fat Grafting or Fat Transfer, has anyone used oxygen therapy as a means of helping the blood flow, circulate and cells remaining viable...
I need to know if the remaining dregs of fat in my abdomen can be harvested for grafting, despite the fact it has been liposuctioned twice? I...
I had a breast lift which did not come out well. I have excess wrinkled skin along the top of the breasts (above the nipple/areola). It's like the...
What do you think about this new facial rejuvenation system (Celution rejuvenation therapy)? It appears to be in full force in Japan (why are they...
I am 5'2 and my hips are 42". I want to take fat from my hips and injected to my breasts. I am a 32A- and want to be a 32C. Is this possible with...
I was wondering if it was possible to get fat grafting in an area that has previously been treated with Sculptra? Are there any complications that...
My proportion is 36-30-31, and I think SOMETHING IS WRONG with it. How much is the average price range of Liposuction for contouring (abdomen and...
I am having Fat Transfer next month. I am a 37 year old woman. I was kicked in the eye some years ago and you can see the boot mark in the right cheek...
Does anyone know some plastic surgeons who perform fat transfer to breasts?
