I am having fat transfer to face plus laser resurfacing under local in a couple months. They are taking fat from my abdomen. I am really worried about being awake during this but the doctor said they will give me Valium before. Will it be painful when they are taking the fat out of my abdomen and what does this usually feel like?
Answers (9)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
It is not possible to predict the results this will give you. Facial volume can be improved with fat transfer. Keep in mind, fat transfer technique is important for successful fat transfer. I recommend water-assisted fat harvesting which gives pure fat to transfer and combine with ...
A fat transfer typically results in long-lasting fullness. However, because a portion of the transferred fat will be reabsorbed into the body over time, some of the results may diminish. In most cases about 30% of the initial volume is lost. When performed by an experienced plastic surgeon,...
Fat injections are not a good technique for any form of skull augmentation as they will not persist. There are variety of more effective materials to use for specific skull dents that can be placed through fairly small scalp incisions which would be critical in the male patient where the hair ...
