Hello, I have never had facial fat transfer before. I have heard some horror stories about fat graft to the nasolabial fold resulting in necrosis to the nose. I just had my rhinoplasty 2 months ago and would like to try fat graft to the mid cheeks and temple area. Are there any risks or side effects like necrosis to the nose with those areas?
I'm considering having this done to save on the cost of fillers and to have something done that is permanent. However, I don't want to end up with any complications as I've already been through a nightmare with my face/neck lift (my surgeon didn't do the neck + I have to go in for another surgery + am curretly going on consults + thinking of having fat to my temples at the same time). I'd really like to know ALL the possible risks regarding fat transfer to the temples & appreciate your help!
I've always had very stable skin in my life. Only when I don't remove makeup/wash face in a row, that pimples would surface. However after fat grafting to my face, I notice I have pimples popping up nonstop - while I am eating healthy and sleeping enough and regularly. This never has happened to me. I've also heard this as a side effect as face fat grafting. In your experience, is this the case and do you hear this often? Thank you!
At 28, I have lost quite a bit fat from under eyes, upper cheeks and have also got mild nasobial folds. I have recently got filler under eye. I still feel dissatisfied as I need volume on my upper cheeks and nasobial folds. I am thinking of getting fat transfer in my nasobial folds and upper cheeks and I can continue having filler for my tear troughs. Is this the right approach? Any long bad effect of having fat transfer at such young age? I wont need much fat though , 4-5 cc would suffice.
Hi)) My doctor offers me nano fat injections to improve acne scars. The procedure is similar to PRP but she also adds nano fat to plasma. According to my doc, it is the best option as it supposedly totally renews old skin and thus scar tissue improves. Should I go for it? Any contradictions or side effects? Additional info: I had Fraxel, TCA peel, Infini RF with PRP. Skin type III. Sarcoidosis in lungs. Thanks a lot in advance!
Dear Realself Doctors, I am 28 and have dark circles/depressions. Since I have been offered nanografting as an effective way to address this issue (and before and after indeed confirm it), I was wondering if the emergence of lumps is a common problem in this procedure. Does it happen depending on the injector's skill, or cannulas vs. syringes, or some other, physical change? Thank you for your help, and all the best in your practices!
I had fat transfer done in April 2008, and after two weeks, a visible lump formed on my right cheek and a larger bulge on my left side, but it's visible only when I'm smiling and laughing. Since then I seeked the advice of 5 other doctors, all unwilling to touch my face, all telling me different times (from 6 months to 3 years) to wait it off. What can I do besides waiting for months or years "to see" if it will go away? Can I get a proactive approach to a solution instead? Thank you so much.
I had fat injections to upper and lower eyelids (for hollow eyes) in the middle of December. A week afterward, I noticed lumps forming which have not entirely gone way. The improvement on the upper eyelids and brows is minimal. The doctor said I need a second injection scheduled for the beginning of April, even though he origianlly said to wait 6 months. I am concerned about possible injuries, smoothness, and spending a lot of money for minimal results. What are your thoughts?
I had a fat transfer in February- and at this point I am worried about certain things that I did not know at the time I got my transfer. I had fat into my forehead, cheeks and nasolabial folds. My surgeon used a 18 gauge needle. Now I'm afraid I will have calcification- I never heard about this until recently. How common is this after fat transfer? I have no idea which method my dr used and not qualified to make judgement. I also heard that it can cause blindness!! Can somebody please answer me?