How long does the fat transfer into lips tend to last?

Thank you for your photo and questions.Fat is an excellent solution for this area. You will need to be evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in fat grafting to determine if the volume of fat you have available will address your concerns.Good luck and I hope this was helpful

The long term survival of the fat depends on the adherence to gentle harvest, minimal manipulation during purification, and placement that maximizes blood supply in the recipient site.  Anything that helps these three things will help fat survive in excess of 60% of the initial transfer.  Th...

Removal of excess facial fat after fat grafting. I would need to examine your face to give a proper answer. I have removed fat grafting of many patients but it is usually encased in scar and can't be suctioned out. No steroid injections!  See a very experienced facial plastic surgeon for this. 

Yes, swelling is typical after fat transfer and can last 3-6 months. I recommend prp to help improve final results. Icing the area, predisone, ibuoprofen and venus legacy treatments can help reduce swelling. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Fat transfer is permanent, but not all fat will survive transfer. 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 cel...