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Fat Grafting for Chin Enhancement?
Has anyone had a successful fat grafting for chin enhancement and would have a surgeon to recommend? I am looking for for a qualified surgeon to do this for me. I have already had an unsuccessful chin implant and I am looking for alternatives.
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ard42870
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Fat Grafting for Chin Enhancement....Me Thinks There Are Better Options
Hi Ard,
I have not been very impressed by the results of fat grafting to the chin. I prefer chin implants in patient's willing to undergo a minor surgical procedure, and either Radiesse or a series of Sculptra injections for those who prefer non-surgical treatment. I have seen too many patients from other practices who have excess fat in the chin region from previous fat transfer. It is very difficult to remove fat from this area when it is overdone. Good luck and...
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Fat Grafting for enhancing the chin
My preference is to use structural fat grafting, as much as possible, to enhance facial features. In many cases, the need for a solid implant can be eliminated by the careful and meticulous grafting of a patient's own fat.
Moderate enhancement of chin projection in appropriate patients can dramatically enhance the profile, in a manner that is completely natural-appearing. It is remarkable how increasing chin prominence in some patients will reduce the apparent prominence of the...
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Fat grafting for the chin
Dear ard42870,
Fat grafting can be used for the chin
It may take more than one treatment depending on how much augmentation you would like
Also, we should explore why your chin implant was unsuccessful
For more information, feel free to call our office
Best regards,
Nima Shemirani
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Fat Grafting, Filler, Chin Implants, Osseous Genioplasty
Although chin implant surgery is the most popular, fat grafting may be reasonable depending upon your anatomy and goals. Filler for bony overlay augmentation may be a possibility as well. In addition, surgery for bony change and chin enhancement (osseous genioplasty) can be used.
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