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Fat Transfer to Buccal and Mandible

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 to fill the buccal area conservatively so that I don't camouflage my strong cheekbones? Is 25cc in each side too much (10cc for mandible and 15cc for cheeks)?

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by kittymeowmeow in los angelos

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Fat injections for cheek, Sculptra and Radiesse

Fat injections do work well for many patients but usually requires several treatments, done several months apart (some do it as often as monthly). Sculptra is a stimulator of collagen production and does not give you an immediate volume. The augmentation occurs over several months, and the Sculpra is usually repeated six weeks apart for two or three sessions. Radiesse is a filler that can give you very nice immediate correction without the need to remove fat. Fat may last for many years if... more

Fat transfer is wonderful

I love doing fat transfer also known as augmentation for facial contour changes. It is impossible to answer your question about volume without seeing you in person. As a general rule, you can expected that about 1/3rd of the grafted fat will "take" or survive in your face. So if you want 5cc of volume enhancement you will need to graft 15cc's. Based on what I see with your photo, you are a good candidate for fat grafting. Factors that can work against a good result are smoking and... more

Ivan Wayne, MD

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Oklahoma City Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Fat Transfer to Mandible and Buccal Areas

Hi, Either fat transfer or Sculptra injections would be treatments that would restore volume to your beautiful face. Your surgeon would need to decide the exact volume, but you should avoid over doing it. You can always add more, but once you are over-corrected it is most difficult to correct. You should also consider filling your temple areas as well. Choose your treating physician most carefully. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD

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Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Fat grafting sounds like a good option for you.

yes, i literally wrote the book on it, Complementary Fat Grafting. The fat you quoted if that is per side is much more than I put in. I tend to blend in the fat over wide areas to create a better result than putting a pound of it in any one area. Here is a video I shot that is exactly focused on mandible and buccal area, as well as a link to my fat grafting page on my website. best, dr. sam lam see video

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