Do you think that someday there will be a way to grow someone's own fat cells outside of their body for fat grafting? Would that option be really far in the future? I think I saw another community member mention the idea one time. It would be cool if it was possible for people worried about liposuction! I do not know how realistic is it though. Thank you!
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The only effective way to reduce the lines and folds that we develop with age is adding volume. That is typically either hyaluronic acid, Sculptra or fat transfer. I would recommend adding volume to the apple of your cheek and some to the cheekbone with a smaller amount in the nasolabial fold....
Thank you for you for your question. It takes 2-3 weeks for the swelling and lumps and asymmetry to subside with fat transfer to the face. Final results take 3 months. Discuss your concerns with your Plastic Surgeon. Best Wishes
After a fat transfer, the fat needs to get blood flow to survive. With all techniques, a % of the fat will resorb. Using the facial muscles will not impair the survival rate for the fat. So you can eat, talk, laugh whatever. You may feel tight in certain areas depending on...
