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Hello! Fat resorption is common after the fat transfer, but the percentage can vary from person to person. About 50-70% of fat will generally survive after the surgery. My best advice is to consult about a possible second procedure of fat transfer, if you receive a second procedure and it happens again, fat transfer may not be the best option for you, and consider other options. Best of Luck!Dr. Julia Spears MD
You are correct that this is a structural issue, not a volume deficiency. Even supermodels have these lines when they smile, as the folds are muscle attachments to the skin. Fillers, fat and other volume enhancements may migrate into the cheek, making the problem worse over time. The...
Itt would be best to have at least 6 months pause between two treatments to see a full benefits of both. Facial fat grafting, both micro fat and nano grafting, is very fine procedure and you should be very selective regarding your next treatment. Board certified plastic surgeon(s) with...
Most patients have very mild form of facial asymmetry; facial fillers and fat grafting are procedures that can be used in most cases. However, it takes significant experience and extensive discussion with the patient to make decision what type of treatment is best suited for that particular face...
Thank you for your question. You could do fat grafting to that area, but you have to make sure you go to an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has experience with fat injections in that area. Fat can be too thick in that area if not done correctly. I tend to like using Restylane...
That is an impossible question to answer precisely, because so much depends on the skill of the surgeon, the amount of fat being transferred, the age of the patient ( as age goes up percentage of fat survival goes down), and tne location of the fat. In general I have seen many people over the...
Successfully grafting tissues requires there to be post tissue to support the graft. The answer to your question is highly dependent on where exactly you want the volume. Scalp on bone is not particularly suitable for successful fat grafting. If there is a substantial layer of subcutaneous fat...