Small studies suggested that fat from different body sites may have a different survival pattern. I do not think we know enough to make a substantial claim. I like the inner knees as donor site; most women like the contouring effect.
Fat transfer using inner knee?
Does taking fat from the inner knee and injecting it into the face mean the fat survives better that fat taken from the abdomen?
2 answers to “Fat transfer using inner knee?”
A: Location of donor site is only one factor in determining fat survival
It really depends on the change in volume that occurs with weight gain or loss. I am not aware of any study that states that knee fat is superior to abdominal fat. It also depends on the technique of harvest (damage to fat cells while performing the liposuction), the method of processing the fat and technique... more
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