Fat Transfer

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Fat Transfer Cost $4,700 average cost

Fat Transfer for Under Eye Hollows 35 answers

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...

Fat Transfer to Breasts 32 answers

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)....


Why is Fat Transfer a Low Rated Procedure on RealSelf? 28 answers

Fat transfer or grafting has slid into one of the lowest rated plastic surgery procedures on RealSelf. Under 40% of consumers say fat transfer was...

How Does Fat Transfer Work? 26 answers

How does fat transfer (fat grafting) work? What is the fat transfer procedure like?

Treatment for Sunken and Hollow Eyes? 22 answers

I have a sunken eyes with a shortage of upper eyelid fat. It's genetic and that's what gives me a tired and elderly look. What is the best...

Can Fat Injections Replace Injectable Filler Treatments? 22 answers

How successful are fat injections to the nasolabial folds of the face? Within the last two years, I have had Restylane, Perlane and Juvederm injected...

Do Cheek Fat Injections Dissolve if I Lose Weight? 21 answers

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...

Facial Fat Graft Feels Hard Post-procedure 19 answers

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...

Fat Transfer to Buttocks 18 answers

I am 198 lbs 5'4. How much fat can I have transfered to my buttocks? I want a big butt - knowing I will lose some fat transfer, it makes feel more...

Can Eye Bags from Fat Transfer Be Corrected Through Blepharoplasty? 18 answers

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...

Does Analogous Fat Transfer Lead to Sagging Facial Skin? 16 answers

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...

Reversing Fat Transfer Results? 15 answers

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...

Fat Transfer or Fillers for Under Eye Hollowness? 15 answers

I have under eye hollowness post blepharoplasty with laser tightening. I'm 6 months out from my lower lid blepharoplasty and have the dreaded hollow...

Is It Possible to Transfer Fat from Stomach to Buttocks? 14 answers

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?

How Long Do Fat Grafting Results Last? 14 answers

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...

Tear Trough Area Lump After Fat Transfer 13 answers

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...

Lumps on Nose from Fat Transfer 13 answers

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...

Is It Possible to Get a Fat Transfer from Another Patient? 13 answers

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...

Fat Transfer Without Any Centrifuge? 13 answers

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...

Difference Between Fat Grafting and Fat Injection? 13 answers

Is "fat graphing" the same procedure as a "fat injection"? I am contemplating a face and neck lift and the surgeon recommended...

How Much Does Fat Injection Cost? 12 answers

How much do fat injections typically cost for face treatments?

How Long Does Fat Last After Harvesting? 12 answers

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...

Fat Injections in the Buttocks 11 answers

What do I need to know before I get fat injections in the buttocks? Is there a better or safer way to get a bigger butt?

Fat Grafting or Cheek Implants? 11 answers

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...

Correct Bad Fat Transfer Results with Blepharoplasty? 11 answers

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....

Fat Transfer in Temples for Lifting Upper Eyelids? 11 answers

My main issues are tear trough hollowness, moderate upper eyelid hooding, moderate jowling, and lower cheek hollowness (I have very high cheekbones)....

Fat Transfer for Permanent Lip Enlargement? 11 answers

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...

Can Fat Grafting or Sculptra Really Replace a Face Lift in Mid-30s? 11 answers

Two years ago, I had a Rhinoplasty. For about a year afterward, my face was slightly swollen. Consequently, friends commented that I looked much...

Do Fat Injections in Your Buttocks End Up Fading? 11 answers

A doctors office told Me that fat injections end up fading and people nationwide are unsatisfied with fat injections because of this. I have also read...

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Cost 10 answers

How much does it cost to put fat from the stomach into the breasts & can you go up to any size you want? Once you do, do you need to remove skin...


Fat Grafting Behind Eyeballs to Lessen Hollowing? 10 answers

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?

Are Fat Injections Permanent? 9 answers

I have a depressed scar on my cheek. It is a round circular scar. A plastic surgeon recommended Fat Injection. I want to know if Fat Injections are...

Fat Transfer for Calf Augmentation 9 answers

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...

What is the Best Procedure to Fix Hollow Eyes? 9 answers

I recently had juvederm injected under my eyes as an attempt to fix my hollow eyes.The procedure only seemed to make them worse. Is there any other...

Fat Transfer to the Cheeks Longevity? 9 answers

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?  

Lumps After Upper and Lower Eyelid Fat Injections 8 answers

I had fat injections to upper and lower eyelids (for hollow eyes) in the middle of December. A week afterward, I noticed lumps forming which have not...

What Should I Expect During Recovery from Facial Fat Grafting? 8 answers

I'm considering facial fat grafting, but I work with the public and can only take off one week from work. I bruise REALLY easily. What can I expect?...

Fat Transfer Side Effects 7 answers

Are there any side effects of having fat injections to increase the breast size?

What's the Difference Between Pearl Fat Grafting and Fat Grafting? 7 answers

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...

How to Transfer Fat from Belly to my Hips and Butt? 7 answers

So i may have more of an hourglass shape.if so how much would the price be to have this done. thank you.

Can Fat Transfer Change the Shape of the Face? 7 answers

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...

Cost of Small Portion of Fat Transfer or Injection to Butt? 7 answers

I've posted a question about fixing a gap between my buttocks and a doctor replied that i can have a fat injection to close this gap. since i...

Scar Tissue from Fat Grafting 7 answers

Hi, Will unsightly scar tissue left after fat transfer dissipate somehow on its own, or would surgical intervention be needed to improve it? Thanks so...

Start Exercise Routine 4 Weeks Before Fat Transfer? 7 answers

I'm having a fat transfer in 4 weeks. Can I start an exercise routine now? I'm going to have fat from the abdomen transfered to the buttocks. I'm a...

Steroid Injection to Correct Fat Injections? 7 answers

Can steroid injection(s) be used to treat fat grafting over-injection on the inner part of the upper eyelid? Thank you in advance.

Fat Transfer on Feet Surface? 6 answers

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...

Options for Reducing Under Eye Puffiness from Pearl Fat Grafting? 6 answers

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...

Can Massaging Reverse Fat Injection Effects on my Lips? 6 answers

I had an Fat injection to my upper lips 12 days ago. The swelling has gone down but my lip looks so big and my face expression has completeley changed...

What Steroid is Used to Fix Fat Transfer Lumps? 6 answers

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...

Should I Be Concerned with Eye Bags or Puffiness After Fat Transfer? 6 answers

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...

Infection After Fat Graft to Cheeks? 6 answers

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. ...

When Can I See Buttocks Fat Transfer Results? 5 answers

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...

How Much Does It Cost to Get Fat Transfer to Breasts? 5 answers

I heard that doc's are now giving women lifts by injecting their own fat and stem cells to get a natural rise, with minimal scarring. How much does...

Skin Discoloration After Fat Transfer 5 answers

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...

Cheek Indents After Fat Grafting 5 answers

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...

Puffy and Hyperpigmented Under Eye Area After Pearl Fat Grafting 4 answers

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...

Had Problems with Fat Transfer? 4 answers

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...

Fat Transfer for Thin Calves? 4 answers

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...

How Much Does Fat Transfer Cost for the Face? 4 answers

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?

Fat Transfer to Achieve an Hourglass Figure? 4 answers

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...


What is Viafill Fat Injection? 4 answers

Is it the same as fat grafting? And is that the same as spinning the fat before injecting? I'm still not quite getting it. Thanks

How Can I Correct my Skinny Legs? 3 answers

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...

When to See the Difference After Fat Transfer to Butt? 3 answers

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....

Fat Transfer for Sunken Eyes, Dark Circles and Fine Lines? 3 answers

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...

Fat Transfer to the Ankles? 3 answers

If you have small ankles, can you have the fat removed from your stomach place in your ankles to make them thicker?

Expedite Healing from Fat Transfer? 3 answers

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?

Risks of Fat Transfer for Lower Legs? 2 answers

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...

Fat Grafting the Only Solution for Skinny Ankles? 2 answers

I have skinny ankles. Is fat grafting the only solution for this problem? I would like to have pretty legs.

Want the Black Girl Ghetto Butt 1 answer

Im sure i have plenty of fat 2 transfer my question is im wanting a very large increase  im 5.7in tall 185 im 32w 39 butt im wanting a very large...


Fat Grafting for Skinny Legs? 1 answer

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...

Am I a candidate for butt fat transfer? 1 answer

I am in toronto and am interested in fat transfer to my butt. Do I have enough to make a significant difference???
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