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Fat Transfer Results and Touch-ups

asked 1 year ago by Barb_ Anne in Nebraska
Latest answer by Babak Azizzadeh, MD
Question viewed 263 times
Tags: cheeks, longevity, results, touch up

How Long Do Fat Transfers to the Face last and Typically will the Physician do Touch Ups included in cost

5 answers to Fat Transfer Results and Touch-ups

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Permanent but needs touch ups

Multi-level fat transfer is permanent but may need touch ups over the years.  Make sure you go to an experienced injector, and feel free to come see me if you are near Beverly Hills. see video
Babak Azizzadeh, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Fat transfer results...

Typical results of a fat transfer restore the natural volume to the patient's face by using their own fat cells.  The fat is injected into the nasal folds, chin,cheek, or eye area.  Using your own fat for injection purposes is a safe, non allergenic procedure.  The fat injected into these areas can become permanent but it is a process of building up the fat in multiple sessions.  Usually a patient will have four to six syringes to use approximately every three... more
Andrew Miller, MD

Edison Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Fat Transfer last but touch-ups are TBE.

TBE.  To be expected.  Loss of facial volume from aging is normal and progressive.  As we age, we loose facial fat volume.  This applies to God given fat and Surgeon-transfered fat.  So if you need some more over time then:  Yes, there are fees involved.  But when done properly, one fat transfer operation should last a good few years.
Ritu Chopra, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Fat transfer

I agree with the previous surgeon, fat transfers are great in that they are not only permanent, but look and feel natural.  Patients are very glad they get the procedure done and it has a very high satisfaction rate. Typically touch ups are done about 9-12 months after the first as patients will notice slight changes within that time frame.  Touch-ups are performed usually in patients who are pretty gaunt pre-op and may need some more.  They are usually included in the... more
Nima Shemirani, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Fat Transfer is Permanent

Fat transfer to the face is permanent...but a certain percentage will not take. As to touch ups - this is going to be physician dependent. I make it a policy to offer revision procedures at a nominal cost to cover my supplies. Talk with your physician about his or her policy.
D.J. Verret, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

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