I can't seem to find any helpful info on fat transfer to lips. It doesn't seem to be a common thing. Is fat transfer a recommended (long term) solution vs. having to continuously inject Juvaderm? Or any info on a fixed solution to bigger/fuller lips that you can recommend?
January 13, 2021
Answer: Fat to lips Fat transfer to the lips is unpredictable. I generally over correct with up to 8 to 12 cc for the lips knowing that most of the fat cells will not survive. Regardless of fastidious technique and experience, the challenge is that lips don't inherently have fit in them. It's a different tissue. Fat lives best where there is already fat (cheeks, buttocks). For optimal results for lip grafting, be sure to seek out a plastic surgeon who has a lot of experience with fat transfer. More Q and A in my link below.
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January 13, 2021
Answer: Fat to lips Fat transfer to the lips is unpredictable. I generally over correct with up to 8 to 12 cc for the lips knowing that most of the fat cells will not survive. Regardless of fastidious technique and experience, the challenge is that lips don't inherently have fit in them. It's a different tissue. Fat lives best where there is already fat (cheeks, buttocks). For optimal results for lip grafting, be sure to seek out a plastic surgeon who has a lot of experience with fat transfer. More Q and A in my link below.
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Answer: Fat Transfer to the lips Great question. One of the reasons you do not see a lot in this area of the face is, despite the fact we've gotten quite good at fat transfer to majority of the face, lips are still disappointing. Many think this is because they move so much, its hard for fat to take there. Most plastic surgeons tend to lean towards the use of fillers such as restylane for the lips, which does work quite well, is long lasting, yet not permanent, which can be both a plus and a minus!
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Answer: Fat Transfer to the lips Great question. One of the reasons you do not see a lot in this area of the face is, despite the fact we've gotten quite good at fat transfer to majority of the face, lips are still disappointing. Many think this is because they move so much, its hard for fat to take there. Most plastic surgeons tend to lean towards the use of fillers such as restylane for the lips, which does work quite well, is long lasting, yet not permanent, which can be both a plus and a minus!
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