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Hello, if Micro Fat Grafting is Used in the Temporal Area for Temporal Augmentation, Will the Fat Survive? Thanks.

Hello, if Micro Fat Grafting is Used in the Temporal Area for Temporal Augmentation, Will the Fat Survive? Thanks.

9 Doctor Answers | Asked by thegamesman999
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Fat in temples

When I first began teaching fat grafting in my lectures and fellowship I would tell the doctors if you want to convince yourself that fat grafting works inject the temples . It always remains there. Sometme to build out a sunken temple I inject under the temporalis muscle.
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Hello, if Micro Fat Grafting is Used in the Temporal Area for Temporal Augmentation, Will the Fat Survive? Thanks.

Fat grafting is really unreliable no matter who performs the treatment IMHO. Why use something unreliable when you can have Sculptra injected with reliable results that can last up to 2 years.
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Does fat grafting really work?

Fat grafting really doses work if done correctly. I think that the temporal area is one of my favorite areas to fat graft because it helps restore a very youthful appearance. I agree that most people do not recognize how much a hollow temporal area adds to an aged appearance. The key is finding a qualified doctor that does the procedure correctly so that you will be happy with the results.

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Fat transfer to temporal areas

I find that the fat will last in the temporal area just fine. Doing so will round the face better eliminating an oval shape. When your face is round and fuller it gives you a more youthful appearance.
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Temporal Fat Grafting - Definitely Worth Considering

I am glad you asked this question as this area I feel is under appreciated in the aging effect it has on your appearance and how easy it is to correct. Micro Fat grafting to the temples has been a great procedure in my hands and I recommend it to my patients that have temporal hollowing. It is a straight forward and easy procedure and I have not seen significant complications thus far. Sometimes more than one lipoinjection session is required. Patients also have an option for... more
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Fat Grafting to Temples

Micro fat grafting is a good technique to rejuvenate the hallow appearance of aging temples. I have been a srong advocate of fat grafting for over 25 years because it is a natural tissue and survival is usually reliable. Fillers like Radiesse are an another alternative.
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Fat Transfer to the Temples Can Provide Excellent Results

The temples are often underappreciated when it comes to assessment of facial aging. Loss of volume in the temples makes the face appear more oval shaped and elongated, rather than youthful and heart-shaped. Replacement of volume in the temples can be achieved with fat transfer or injectable fillers. In fat transfer, fat is harvested from the abdomen, thighs, flanks and buttocks by performing liposuction and this fat is then injected in the face. While only a percentage of the fat... more
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Temporal fat grating

Fat grafting is a good technique to treat temple hollowing. A good portion of the fat will survive and provide permanent correction. I put it against the temporal bone, some surgeons will place it just under the skin.
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Fat Graft

Micro fat grafting is technique dependant. Usually you should expect about 60% survival of fat graft. I the face the chances of survival is better because of better blood supply.
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