Can Fat Transfer Change the Shape of the Face?

October 21, 2009
Asked By:kittymeowmeow in los angelos

I had teeth removed by an orthodontist. It negatively changed my bone structure and soft tissues, making me look gaunt with sunken cheeks, loss of lip support, and cheekbones out of proportion with my jaw.Is it possible to restore the fullness above my lips, cheeks and jawline with fat transfer? Also, can it make my face look wider, as it did before? Is it possible for the face to be reshaped dramatically? Or would it be more achievable and bring back the lower part of my face in another way like jaw implants?

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Answer: Fat grafting to the face can improve facial hollow

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Answer: Fat grafting to the face can improve facial hollow

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May 11, 2016

Answer: Fat transfer

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May 11, 2016

Answer: Fat transfer

Afshin Farzadmehr, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
April 18, 2016

Answer: Can fat transfer be used to change facial shape and restore volume.

Mario J. Imola, MD, DDSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 18, 2016

Answer: Can fat transfer be used to change facial shape and restore volume.

Mario J. Imola, MD, DDSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Fat grafting can sculpt and reshape your face

Sam Naficy, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Fat grafting can sculpt and reshape your face

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Answer: Fat Transfer or Sculptra to Change Facial Contour

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