I'm wondering, will micro-liposuction to part of the cheek damage surrounding fat grafts and thus cause them to reabsorb? How long should one wait after a facial fat transfer before having liposuction performed to an area close to these fat grafts? How long does it take for the surrounding grafts to be 'stable' so that they won't get damaged by the trauma of the cannula in a surrounding area? Thank you for your help!
Answer: Treating fat injection problems in the face As several of the other surgeons have pointed out, it is best to wait until you see the final result.
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Answer: Treating fat injection problems in the face As several of the other surgeons have pointed out, it is best to wait until you see the final result.
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November 13, 2009
Answer: Liposculpture and fat stabilization It sounds like you are pleased with the grafts that have been placed and are looking to thin out areas where there may be too much fat. I would not disturb the newly placed grafts for a few months. Also, you may need a touch up procedure where the fat grafts are placed and it would be wiser to perform both the micro-liposuction and the fat grafting at the same time.
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November 13, 2009
Answer: Liposculpture and fat stabilization It sounds like you are pleased with the grafts that have been placed and are looking to thin out areas where there may be too much fat. I would not disturb the newly placed grafts for a few months. Also, you may need a touch up procedure where the fat grafts are placed and it would be wiser to perform both the micro-liposuction and the fat grafting at the same time.
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November 11, 2009
Answer: It is best to wait 6 months. It depends on whether a facelift was done at the same time or not. If not the time could be somewhat shorter. Yes, the fat next to the grafted area might be disturbed. That is why it is important to choose your surgeon wisely.
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November 11, 2009
Answer: It is best to wait 6 months. It depends on whether a facelift was done at the same time or not. If not the time could be somewhat shorter. Yes, the fat next to the grafted area might be disturbed. That is why it is important to choose your surgeon wisely.
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December 30, 2013
Answer: Facial fat transfers become stable after two to three weeks Fat transfers or grafts for facial shaping and rejuvenation rely on establishing connection with the surrounding tissue to provide support and nutrition and viability of the graft material. This process is established during the first two to three weeks after the fat is placed and our patients are instructed to avoid pressure or massage to the area until this 'take' of the tissue is complete. Damage to fat in any area will result in loss of volume which is the principle of liposuction. Micro liposuction will remove fat where ever the cannula is placed. Fat grafts to be maintained must be avoided. We always exercise great caution with liposuction in the face as a primary component of facial aging is loss of the subcutaneous fat over time. The effects may look good short term though be counterproductive in the long term.Best of luck,peterejohnsonmd
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December 30, 2013
Answer: Facial fat transfers become stable after two to three weeks Fat transfers or grafts for facial shaping and rejuvenation rely on establishing connection with the surrounding tissue to provide support and nutrition and viability of the graft material. This process is established during the first two to three weeks after the fat is placed and our patients are instructed to avoid pressure or massage to the area until this 'take' of the tissue is complete. Damage to fat in any area will result in loss of volume which is the principle of liposuction. Micro liposuction will remove fat where ever the cannula is placed. Fat grafts to be maintained must be avoided. We always exercise great caution with liposuction in the face as a primary component of facial aging is loss of the subcutaneous fat over time. The effects may look good short term though be counterproductive in the long term.Best of luck,peterejohnsonmd
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August 24, 2014
Answer: You see the permanent effect of fat injections after 4 months. Hi.
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August 24, 2014
Answer: You see the permanent effect of fat injections after 4 months. Hi.
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