I had facial fat grafting 4 years ago. There is a slight almond shape under one eye and a little too much fullness either side of my mouth. Anyone would say it is minimal but I notice it a lot. I did a few injections for the under the eye area and it improved the area a little. Considering micro liposuction. Is there a risk of overcorrection? Can it be done in office without a general. Is there any downtime? Any recommendations of doctors who do a lot of this micro liposuction
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Thanks for you question. When transferring fat to the face, you do not need alot of fat to accomplish good results. It can be taken from various places in very small quantities. It sounds like you probably do not have much storage, however I would consult with a Board Certified plastic surgeon...
Thank you for the question and images. I certainly would give yourself time for the fat atrophy to settle and the surrounding skin - 12 months at a minimum. Given your current images I would prepare yourself that you may be left with some residual deficit after the injection. This may require in...
This is difficult to answer without pictures. Keep in mind, fat transfer technique is important for successful fat transfer. I recommend water-assisted fat harvesting which gives pure fat to transfer and combine with platelet rich plasma (PRP) to get the most viable and sustainable fat cells. ...