Do Fat Cells Die and Reproduce and Does This Effect Grafted Fat?

December 18, 2011
Asked By:tiamaria in BB3

I have been ready that studies have shown fat cells die and then get replaced with new cells. If this is the case, when fat has been grafted to the face and the cells die, do the new cells reproduce into the face or back to the original site ie the stomach?

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Answer: Fate of grafted fat cells

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December 21, 2011

Answer: Fat cells may become dormant after grafting

December 21, 2011

Answer: Fat cells may become dormant after grafting

December 18, 2011

Answer: Definition of Fat Cell Death

December 18, 2011

Answer: Definition of Fat Cell Death

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December 22, 2011

Answer: Do Fat Cells Die and Reproduce Following Transfer?

December 22, 2011

Answer: Do Fat Cells Die and Reproduce Following Transfer?

December 21, 2011

Answer: Dead cells do not reproduce with fat transfer

December 21, 2011

Answer: Dead cells do not reproduce with fat transfer