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Why is Fat Transfer a Low Rated Procedure on RealSelf?

Fat transfer or grafting has slid into one of the lowest rated plastic surgery procedures on RealSelf. Under 40% of consumers say fat transfer was "Worth it". Why is this the case?  Is there something wrong with the procedure, patient selection, doctor technique?

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Dr. Brent Moelleken, MD
Answered on Sep 17, 2021
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Dr. Johnny Franco, MD, FACS
Answered on Sep 21, 2015
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Dr. Mark G. Albert, MD, FACS
Answered on Mar 8, 2021
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Dr. Ronald J. Edelson, MD
Answered on Aug 22, 2019
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Dr. Russell Bramhall, MBChB, FRCS(plast)
Answered on Dec 17, 2021
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Dr. Cameron Chesnut, MD, FAAD, FACMS
Answered on Jul 26, 2020
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