Encinitas Fat Transfer doctors

	Roy A. David, MD San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon 3252 Holiday Court Suite 206, La Jolla		7 answers
	Vincent P. Marin, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 1431 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar		5 answers
	Johan E. Brahme, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 9850 Genesee Avenue, Suite 130 Ximed Building, La Jolla
	Paul E. Chasan, MD San Diego Plastic Surgeon 1431 Camino Del Mar , Del Mar
	Mitchel Goldman, MD San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon 9339 Genesee Avenue Suite 300, San Diego

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What is the Best Method/technique of Fat Harvesting and Injecting? 1)What is the best method/technique of fat harvesting in which the cells survival is the most? 2)Is the injecting technique/method as important as the fat harvesting part? If yes, tell me about the best injecting technique/method also. Thanks, Best Regards

A: Fat Transfer Techniques

There is a lot of hype in this market due to the fact that there are a lot of competing systems out there being pitched to doctors. To my knowledge, none have been scientifically proven more successful than the others. The basics apply to any technique: low pressure fat harvest, treat the fat gently, inject with micro-cannulas in a careful, well-dispersed fashion. Ask to see before/after photos, or speak to a patient who has had the procedure to gage your surgeon's success with this procedure.

Roy A. David, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

Does Stem Cell Concentration/Enhancement Improve Facial Fat Transfer Survival Rate? 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 like it would be hard to have enough extra fat to do this for large areas but maybe for the face? Does this stem cell extraction/concentration work? Is there another technique besides a centrifuge?

A: Stem cells and fat transfer

Stem cells are likely to be the future of much of medicine. However, we still don't understand the technology enough to make it useful. Anyone advertising a "stem cell" anything is not being honest with the public. Some studies are coming out showing that stem cells are enhancing fat grafting survival, but the proper combination of stem cells vs fat has yet to be established. Also, there are potential complications associated with the use of stem cells and it is wise to wait until this has been proven safe before proceeding.

Best of luck

Vincent Marin, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Vincent P. Marin, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Fat Grafting to Forehead or Other Options? My forehead looks somewhat similar to the forehead of this celebrity, except that there is more of a bulge where my eyebrows are, especially on the outer corners of the orbital rims. Also, in flash photos I appear have a slight bulge above my brows, almost like a man's brow ridge. I realize it's not the end of the world but would fat grafting be a good option? I really dislike my forehead! It looks thick, awkward and androgynous. Thank you for your time.

A: Fat Grafting for Forehead

Yes, fat grafting is an option in this case, especially if you have signs of volume loss under the skin.

Roy A. David, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

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	“LOVE,LOVE,LOVE!! MY Fat Transfer! -...” I can't tell you enough wonderful things about my fat trxs. I was able to tell immediately that it worked. Healing was not bad for me. I was virtually in no pain where the fat trans. was on my eyes. There were no lumps or bumps, no (crawly bug feelings) and as of today it's all still where it was intended to be and I think looks great! Because I had other work done as well and at... more
	“Not Worth It... Even with a Pro -...” I did a full face fat transfer and an upper and lower bleph last year. While I think the eye work probably improved things and the cheek bones looked better... overall, the result was not as dramatic as I was hoping for. It is hard when these doctor's promise the moon with their photos and then really can't deliver that. I am 42, attractive, thin, etc.. but felt like I looked... more
	“Cheeks look great, but eyes deflated...” At 41 after 2 kids, I felt like I had lost a lot of volumein my face... especially around my eyes and cheek bones. I felt like I looked much older than I did. I got an upper and lower blepharoplasty and full face fat transfer from Dr. Karam two weeks and a few days ago. I won't really see the final results for a few weeks, but so far it looks great. The only negatives are... more
	“Don't Waste Your Money! - San Diego, CA” I had gone to see about getting a face lift, and, at the MD's advice, had a full face fat transfer instead. It looked fabulous for the first 3 months! As month 6 approached, I was watching it all disappear, day by day. At 1 year, zero results, and that's when it was supposed to be best. And I spent all that money! I went back to my doctor, and his staff just told me how good I look.... more
	“Fat Transfer - San Diego Carmel...” With my wedding just eight weeks away, I was so upset about the huge bags underneath my eyes. Fillers were making the problem worse, not correcting it. Dr K performed a miracle! Everyone is saying how I am just glowing with happiness about my upcoming wedding...and I am! more
	“Overall, Pleased with Results from...” Overall, I am quite pleased with my results from the procedures I had with Dr. K, and as many reviewers say, the results are very natural. I originally had a full face fat transfer done (about $6K) and several months later I had a revision rhinoplasty and lateral brow lift done (around $12K). The full face fat transfer was done to restore lost volume (in cheeks, temples, chin), as well as... more
	“Full Face Fat Transfer” I love the final results on my full face fat transfer. I am 35 yrs old & had some loss of volume in my cheeks & under my eyes. Also, I had a weak jaw line & chin.My cheeks are raised, I have a chin & a jaw line now without having to have any implants or liposuction. It took about a month for all the swelling to go down & settle into place. Was tot more
	“Fat Transfer for my Eyes Made Me 10...” I had under my eyes puffiness and i looked always tiered and old. i did it because i knew that this surgury helps me to look much better for many years. and i am more self confidence. more
	“Facial Fat Transfer to Marionette Lines” I had facial fat transfer to the marionette lines on my face about two months ago. So far the results look good. As the swelling subsided there ended up being a large bulge on the bottom of my left cheek in the lower jaw area the size of a quarter and a blob on the inside of my mouth on the bottom gum. The area noticeably bulged out and the result was quite shocking.I gently massaged the fat... more