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Is There a Better Result with Fat Injection Than Other Fillers?
Is the result of fat injection superior to other fillers like juviderm or restlyn? Or is laser skin resurfacing a better solution to a youthful appearance?
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paulinchen
in plano, texas
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Fat Grafting vs.Injectable Fillers
The big advantage of fat grafting is that it is much longer lasting. Where fillers like Restylane and Juvederm last about 6 months or so, fat can last a decade or more. Laser skin resurfacing serves a different purpose than fillers. It is best for the improvement of the fine lines rather than the deep lines and folds that fillers like Restylane, Juvederm and fat grafting treat.
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Fatter is better?
In some respects, fatter is "better.". Fat has the benefits of being permanent and natural but also has some downsides. It has a tendency to resorb somewhat, creating the need for touch up procedure(s) in some cases. It isn't as smooth as the fillers so it is not the best choice in some areas as well so it depends on what you wish to have done.
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Fat Injections vs. Wrinkle Fillers For The Face
The "fillers" are not as thick and viscous as is fat from an artistic/sculpting point of view. Fillers are therefore more useful and actually preferable for mild to moderate lines and folds around the mouth area and for subtle reshaping of the lips. Fat is a much better choice for "re-volumizing" areas of the face that look aged because of fat loss. Fat injections for eliminating hollowness under the eyes, restoring fullness of the cheeks, softening deeper folds around the...
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Youthful Appearance with Fillers
Fat transfer is an effective procedure for a youthful appearance. The combination of fat transfer and skin resurfacing with laser, dermabrasion, or TCA peel is even more effective. Juvederm and Restylane are made of hyaluronic acid which attracts water and fills in lines and depressions. Juvederm and Restylane are quick, off the shelf, and temporary. Fat transfer requires more time, a donor site on your own body, and 50-60% should be permanent. Fat transfer...
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