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What is the smallest gauge needle that fat can be injected through?

skunkworksApr 4, 2015
What is the smallest gauge needle that fat can be injected through?

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Dr. John J. Martin, Jr., MD
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Dr. Curtis Perry, MD
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Answered on Apr 17, 2015
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Dr. Samir Shureih, MD
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Dr. Jeffrey Marvel, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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A.J. Amadi, MD

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Shauna Kranendonk, MD

Fat grafting to the lower eyelid can be effective, but because the skin is thin, any irregularity in the graft can show as a lump or bump.  Another option would be to use a hyaluronic acid filler, such as restylane, instead.  I've had patients get 1-2 years of correction with restylane...

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M. Bradley Calobrace, MD, FACS

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Edward Buckingham, MD

Body fat is definitely different that facial fat.  Think of the fact that as a person ages their face develops shadows and hollow areas even though their body may have more fat than desired.  It is a similar concept to male hair loss.  The hair on the top of the head falls...

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Jason Emer, MD

Liposuction pricing is dependent on a lot of things but mainly the expertise of the surgeon and how detailed the procedure. The type of liposuction shouldn't matter as the person using the tool is always better than any tool on its own. I have 5 different devices and customize my approach to...

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This can be treated / improved with a small procedure to release the scar tissue or connective tissue under the dimple and then to inject fat into the area to plump it up.  I suggest seeing a body contouring specialist.  Best, Dr. Emer.

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