I would not mind several months of even too much Botox to improve the term results of fat transfer. Does limiting facial mobility help the survival?
Answer: Will Botox to facila areas help preserve fat grafting? Thank you for your question. Botox will not improve results of a fat transfer. Have a wonderful day.
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Answer: Will Botox to facila areas help preserve fat grafting? Thank you for your question. Botox will not improve results of a fat transfer. Have a wonderful day.
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July 27, 2015
Answer: Improving survival of fat after fat grafting Receiving treatment with Botox will not improve the viability of fat during fat grafting. Using fat which has been properly harvested during liposuction and which is properly prepared (separated and centrifuged at the correct centripetal force) will preserve the stem-cell rich fat cells and allow for maximum fat "take" and viability.
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July 27, 2015
Answer: Improving survival of fat after fat grafting Receiving treatment with Botox will not improve the viability of fat during fat grafting. Using fat which has been properly harvested during liposuction and which is properly prepared (separated and centrifuged at the correct centripetal force) will preserve the stem-cell rich fat cells and allow for maximum fat "take" and viability.
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July 27, 2015
Answer: Botox and Fat Grafting There is no effect of botox and fat grafting, PRP can help the grafting survive however. Please see an expert for treatment. Best, Dr. Emer.
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July 27, 2015
Answer: Botox and Fat Grafting There is no effect of botox and fat grafting, PRP can help the grafting survive however. Please see an expert for treatment. Best, Dr. Emer.
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July 26, 2015
Answer: Botulinum toxin won't affect fat injection Botox injections will have no effect on fat injection. Fat is used as a filler; Botox to relax muscles that cause wrinkles. So both can smooth wrinkles in different ways. Fillers are more predictable than fat injection, but fat has the potential to last longer and in general is injected in larger volumes to treat more areas more aggressively. Thanks for your question.
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July 26, 2015
Answer: Botulinum toxin won't affect fat injection Botox injections will have no effect on fat injection. Fat is used as a filler; Botox to relax muscles that cause wrinkles. So both can smooth wrinkles in different ways. Fillers are more predictable than fat injection, but fat has the potential to last longer and in general is injected in larger volumes to treat more areas more aggressively. Thanks for your question.
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Answer: Enhanced survival of Fat Graft with Botox Dear Batavia6074:The molecule of Botox is not known to directly enhance survival of fat grafts. As you point out, in some areas where Botox relaxes wrinkling, there is a synergistic effect with Botox and filler lasting longer together than either one by themselves. This seems to be a mechanical relationship and not a physiologic one. It takes 6-12 weeks to observe how much volume survives from a fat transfer. If there is a large amount of mobility in the area, Botox may enhance survival by reducing a mechanical injury from the overuse of facial expression in that area but this is theoretical at this time without studies. There is a drawback to consider. That is if Botox is used in an area like the cheek, the trade-off will be inability to lift the upper lip, eyelid droop and possibly drooling or food retention in the cheeks from lack of cheek muscle use. This is a very interesting question. Discuss this with your Fat Grafting Specialist!I wish you well.
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Answer: Enhanced survival of Fat Graft with Botox Dear Batavia6074:The molecule of Botox is not known to directly enhance survival of fat grafts. As you point out, in some areas where Botox relaxes wrinkling, there is a synergistic effect with Botox and filler lasting longer together than either one by themselves. This seems to be a mechanical relationship and not a physiologic one. It takes 6-12 weeks to observe how much volume survives from a fat transfer. If there is a large amount of mobility in the area, Botox may enhance survival by reducing a mechanical injury from the overuse of facial expression in that area but this is theoretical at this time without studies. There is a drawback to consider. That is if Botox is used in an area like the cheek, the trade-off will be inability to lift the upper lip, eyelid droop and possibly drooling or food retention in the cheeks from lack of cheek muscle use. This is a very interesting question. Discuss this with your Fat Grafting Specialist!I wish you well.
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