Removing Fat Transfer Through Facelift Cuts

I noticed that some Drs on Realself have recommended facelift cuts as a last resort to remove less than desirable results from fat transfer. As most Q&As refer to microliposuction/steroid therapies, it would be interesting to hear more about this "extreme" method of removal, and its benefits/limitations. In what kinds of situations would this method be employed? Thank you!

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Can excess grafted fat be removed through a face lift incision.

If fat grafting is done conservatively and in the proper dept, the results are good. When there is excess fat graft, one has to wonder. Did that fat grow excessively or was too much grafted there. If fat needs to be removed it could be done through a face lift incision. The alternate procedure is to do additional fat grafting or fillers for the deficit areas. a face lift itself can improve the irregularities.

FaceLift to fix lumps and bumps after fat transfer

Ok, let me see if I can explain this: Fat that's transferred does not all live and it can and does result in areas that are lumpy and bumpy as some of the fat dies. Injecting steroids and performing micro-liposuction to remove the fat may not remove all these lumps and bumps. In fact one of the worst , most lumpy faces that I ever saw in consultation was a women that went through that very scenario elsewhere. Her face literally looked like the cratered... more

Treatment of fat graft complications

Fat transfer rarely results in lumps if done carefully and conservatively. Some of the irregular contour seen initially may be caused by swelling, and or deep bruising, in which case the issues will resolve with time. However, resolution of the irregularities can take over 6 months, so I would advise waiting at least 6 months before making any decisions about future treatment. I am not a fan of steroid injections, as these may lead to atrophy (thinning and weakening) of the... more

Fat transfer lump correction

Fat transfer involves moving fat cells from the belly to areas in the face that have lost volume and is generally a very satisfying procedure for patient and surgeon. Those fat cells that survive the transfer process live as long as the patient does. However, one of the rare risks of fat transfer is a lumpy appearance. This can occur if the fat is injected to close to the skin, or if a large area of the fat doesn't survive for some reason. The best... more