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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...
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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...
absorption after analogous sagging

Can I Use Juvederm Injections to Preview the Look of Fat Grafting to the Face? 16 answers

I'd like to pursue fat grafting to my face, but would like to preview how it would look beforehand with Juvederm injections (to lips, n/l folds...
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Fat Grafting on Face 15 answers

Hi I am 26 years old and about to do fat grafting to make my oval shape face more fuller. I am very worried what if my face looks asymmetry or one...
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How else to Restore Volume to Face if Too Skinny for a Fat Transfer? 14 answers

As I see, fat autograft seems an effective measure to restore the volume of the face, yet if I do not have enough fat for extraction, are there any...
before volume

How Soon After Fat Transfer to the Face Can I Inject Radiesse? 13 answers

I had a fat transfer to my face 10 days ago and as the swelling is almost completely gone, I'm noticing that there's still not enough volume....
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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...
age 35-44 before swelling tightening

Where Can and Can't You Inject Fat on the Face? 11 answers

Where can and can't you inject fat on the face? The doctor I recently consulted with told me that fat cannot be injected into the nose tip and...
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Are Fat Grafts to the Face Reversible? 10 answers

I had a fat graph procedure to my face about 1 1/2 months ago. I was very specific about what I wanted yet once the surgeon had me under full...
after reversal

Swelling and Bruising After Facial Fat Transfer / Hematoma 9 answers

5 weeks ago I had a fat transfer to the right side of my face to conceal and indentation caused by a growth (nf1), however there was another growth...
after bruising hematoma swelling

How Soon After a Full Face Fat Graft Can I Safely Get my Touch-up? 9 answers

Hello, Had a full face fat graft about 5 weeks ago. Doctor built a nice foundation, but I see that i did not quite get the fullness that I wanted in...
after touch up

Does Stem Cell Concentration/Enhancement Improve Facial Fat Transfer Survival Rate? 9 answers

Doctors say they extract stem cells from some of the unused fat, and then add that to the fat to be injected, multiplying the stem cell density. Seems...
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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?...
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Overfilling with Fat Injections 8 answers

Do most doctors put in more fat than needed when doing fat injections? It seems like since a lot of the fat might not survive, you'd have to put...
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Fat Grafting over Facial Implants 8 answers

Does fat grafting "take" in areas where facial implants are? I am putting submalar cheek implants in but may need some f/g as well. Also if...
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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...
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Different Techniques for Facial Fat Transfer? 7 answers

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...
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Fillers or Fat Transfer Pros and Cons 7 answers

Which method is the safest and easiest to manipulate? I am not ready for a facelift (mid 40s) but would like the same effect. I have a pretty think...
age 35-44 comparison female

What is the "Down Time" for Facial Fat Injection Procedures? 7 answers

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Permanent Lumpiness After Autologous Fat Injection? 7 answers

I am getting a face lift in December. The surgeon recommended autologous fat injections for nasolabial lines. I mentioned this to my dermatologist who...
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Recommend Facial Fat Transfer for 74-year-old Woman? 7 answers

I am a 74 year old woman concerned about the lines around my mouth,the nasal fold,the lines at the side of my upper cheek area. My doctor wants to...
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Fat Transfer Vs Revision Facelift or Both? (Photos) 7 answers

Facelift 6 week check seems to be a pocket or jowl on Left side by mouth that was quite loose once the swelling went down(I can fold it down). Right...
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How Long Does Bruising Last After Facial Fat Transfer? 6 answers

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Sagging After Fat Transfer 6 answers

What can be done about this sagging after a f/t surgery (1 year after). I have had fillers injected and they worked well but the loose saggy skin and...
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Fat Transfer Nodules in Face 6 answers

Dear Doctors, I had fat transfer to my face nearly ten years ago Years ago i noticed that i had formed a nodule slightly below my left lip cornerthat...
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Fat Transfer Vs Sculptra 5 answers

I am a 43-year-old triathlete looking to replenish volume to my face. After consulting with several plastic surgeons, most recommended fat transfer...
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Fat Transfer for Marionette Lines? 5 answers

I have deep marionette lines and am considering Fat Transfer. What is the cost range?
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How Soon After a Facelift Can Fat or Fillers Be Injected? 5 answers

I am having a lower face/neck lift with a good surgeon in Canada, however I need fat injections or fillers to lateral chin and mouth areas to correct...
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Can I Get Fat Injections if I Already Have Aquamid in my Face? 5 answers

I have severe atrophy of fat in my face due to exercise and having consumed phentermine for weight loss. There is no visible fat in my face and I look...
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Are Fat Injections Necessary Before Facelift? 5 answers

Hi Doctors, I'm a bit confused--some doctors favor fat injections while others say stay clear. I have been offered fat injections to upper lids,...
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How Successful is Fat Transfer in the Face After Age 70? 5 answers

I am a very active 71 year old considering fat transfer to get a "refresh" look. Would I be better off with this or doing fillers?
age 65-74 before comparison rejuvenation

3 Months Post Face Fat Transfer; One Side of Face is Still More Swollen Than the Other. 5 answers

I had a full facial fat transfer 3 months ago. Immediately post-op , one side of my face was much more swollen than the other and remained so. The...
3 months post-op after swelling uneven

Fat Injection to Fix Atrophic Scar on Face Did Not Work Well, What Can I Do? 5 answers

I have an unilateral atrophic scar on the face due to trauma years ago.I recently undergone liposuction in the ab area to graft fat for injection into...
2 weeks post-op atrophic before options scar worse

Fat Transfer to Buccal and Mandible 4 answers

I am considering fat transfer to my cheeks to fill some hollow, and to enhance my mandible--I want to widen the lower part of my face. Is it possible...
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Fat Grafting for Hollowed Eyes and Face? 4 answers

After RF(Radio Frequency) treatment, I appear to have lost too much fat in my eyes and face. My skin is thin and hollowed, my bones are showing.I am...
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Fat Transfer for Facial Contour Deformities? 4 answers

The information concerning fat transfer out there is confusing and contradictory. Can fat be used to correct rolling scars or contour deformities...
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Can Fat Grafting Fix Displaced Facial Tissues? 4 answers

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...
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Fat Injections for a Rounder Face? 4 answers

I have a strong, square jaw and I was wondering if fat injections would make my face look rounder.
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How Soon After Sculptra Can I Have Fat Injections? 4 answers

I have had a total of 3 vials of Sculptra injected 3 months ago, but the restored volume I obtained was minimal. I need 2 more vials of Sculptra to...
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Cannula Marks After Fat Transfer: Did Not Know of This Possible Complication, but I Have It All Over! 4 answers

6 weeks ago I had a full face fat transfer by a plastic surgeon/faces only doc who is known, I mean known to do fat grafting every working day. He is...
after cannula marks

In Lieu of Rhinoplasty, Can Fat Be Transfered from the Nose? 4 answers

Hi! I just gave birth going on 6 years ago and during my pregnancy, my skin and body underwent changes. One of the changes was my nose stretched clear...
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How Can Thin Patients Treat Deformities from a Fat Transfer? 4 answers

I underwent a fat transfer to treat a recent facial wound. I am thin but curvy, size 2 or 4, with a very nice shape. However, now I have a dent in my...
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Is Fat Injection a Good Treatment for a Depressed Facial Scar? 4 answers

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Fat Transfer to Treat Facial Wound 4 answers

My doctor treated a facial wound with a fat transfer about a month ago. My wound was 6 months old at the time, and had left scarring and discoloration...
1 month post-op after discoloration necrosis recovery scar stem cell wound

Facial Fat Graft with or without Stem Cells? 4 answers

I would like to even out some irregularities (dents, PS called them "tissue deficits") and give just a tiny bit of volume to my cheeks with...
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How Does Pregnancy Affect Fat Grafting? 3 answers

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...
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Fat Transfer for Patient with Morphea? 3 answers

My partner had been diagnosed with Morphea, unfortunately it has affected the right cheek area of her face, fortunately this condition has now ceased,...
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What is the Difference Between Intervals of Fat Injections? 3 answers

I have been researching fat injections to the facial area and am confused why some doctors do it once, and why other doctors do it in intervals (of...
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Will Ultrasound Treatment Negatively Affect Facial Fat Grafting? 3 answers

Will ultrasound treatment at 3mhz negatively affect facial fat grafting?  Can it /positively/ affect fat grafting? Having trouble finding any...
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Is a there anything better about a fat graft done using the Pure Graft system than without? 3 answers

Is a there anything better about a fat graft done using the Pure Graft system than without? Is the fat more stem cell rich or more viable?
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Have the Fullness I Want from Fat Transfer, is this just due to swelling or will it stay this way? 3 answers

Hi, I have a fullness now that I want from fat transfer. But my procedure was only days ago. I am concerned that most of what I am seeing is still...
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Can Fat Injected in to the Face Start to Disburse As Early As 2 Weeks? 3 answers

I had fat injected into my face,when the swelling started to go down around 12 days I noticed a crease below my left eye top of cheek, it looks like...
2 weeks post-op after migration

Fat Tansfer to Fix Scars and Marks from Trauma? 2 answers

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...
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Best Way to Remove Too Much Fat in the Face? 2 answers

I Had the Fat Injections Three Years Ago.
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Fat Transfer After Artefill Injections? 2 answers

Will Fat Transfer take in my cheeks and jaw? I have Artefill in these areas. I would like to do full face Fat Transfer.
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Fat Injections over Aquamid? 2 answers

I had Aquamid injection 2 years ago for smile lines. I had no complicaiton so far but regret the injection as I was not properly informed it was a...
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Will Sleeping on Your Side Affect the Result of Facial Fat Transfer? 2 answers

I had facelift revision and fat transfer to face and lips 3 days ago and am able to sleep on my side. If i do, would this affect the position of the...
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Will Laser Genesis Negatively Affect Area Where Fat Transfer Was Performed? 2 answers

I had fat transer under my eyes about 6 months ago. How will the laser genesis affect that area of my face?
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Numbness After Fat Transfer 2 answers

It's been 3 wks post-op after undergoing a full facial fat transfer to manage significant volume loss due to aging. I've been experiencing...
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What Do You Think of Celution Rejuvenation Therapy? 1 answer

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...
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Facial Fat Grafting Removal 1 answer

I had fat grafting performed 7 weeks ago and still feel as if my face is FAR too full. I have read that most swelling should be gone by now. If this...
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Does LiveFill Work for Smile Lines? 1 answer

I'm wondering if replacing the fat would minimize the lines in my lower face when I smile? Where can't LiveFill be placed? Are there any scars from...
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Are Fat Injections over Silicone Injection Safe? 1 answer

I have had some silicon injections on my face. I'm very satisfied at this point. I would like to know if Fat injections can be done over the...
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Once Someone Has Had a Facial Fat Transfer, Can It Be Revised with "Livefil"? 1 answer

My facial fat transfer did not go well at all. I have lumps over my left eye (causing ptosis of the left eye), unevenness and a "bag" under...
after lumps revision unhappy
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