Is fat grafting with a facelift controversial? I’m reading some reviews from patients who are very unhappy that they had fat grafting done. The issue seems to be that it is unpredictable as to how much fat “will take”, and how much will dissolve.
January 28, 2019
Answer: Fat grafting with facelift Nanofat grafting with the shaping of the face is very beneficial to the final result. Success of fat grafts is determined by the provider and their technique in placement of the harvested fat grafts.Facelifts shape the neck, jowls, cheeks and forehead. Often fat grafts can enhance the jawline, cheeks and smile lines while improving overlying skin appearance as well. I perform nanofat grafts with platelet rich plasma for all my facelift surgeries. It is important to know that each patient's result is determined by the surgeon's judgement and experience with facial lifting and fat grafting. So it is important to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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January 28, 2019
Answer: Fat grafting with facelift Nanofat grafting with the shaping of the face is very beneficial to the final result. Success of fat grafts is determined by the provider and their technique in placement of the harvested fat grafts.Facelifts shape the neck, jowls, cheeks and forehead. Often fat grafts can enhance the jawline, cheeks and smile lines while improving overlying skin appearance as well. I perform nanofat grafts with platelet rich plasma for all my facelift surgeries. It is important to know that each patient's result is determined by the surgeon's judgement and experience with facial lifting and fat grafting. So it is important to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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January 28, 2019
Answer: Fat Grafting and Facelifting In our experience, the highest customer satisfaction with fat transfer is when it is done with a facelift, such that the issues that fat grafting doesn't resolve are addressed at the same time. When fat grafting is done by itself, it can be effective BUT when other issues (skin and neck laxity) persist, patients can be more unhappy. In terms of take rates, we have always been supportive of the old Palomar data which showed that fat squeezing provided the best long term results. We now combine PRP with the fat squeezing technologies and we see very good (>80%) retention after 6 months with this technique assuming there isn't alot of weight changes (Loss). For patients who do not wish to have fat transfer with their facelift, we are now offering Bellafill injections which work very well as a permanent filler. This has been a good alternative to the fat transfer.
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January 28, 2019
Answer: Fat Grafting and Facelifting In our experience, the highest customer satisfaction with fat transfer is when it is done with a facelift, such that the issues that fat grafting doesn't resolve are addressed at the same time. When fat grafting is done by itself, it can be effective BUT when other issues (skin and neck laxity) persist, patients can be more unhappy. In terms of take rates, we have always been supportive of the old Palomar data which showed that fat squeezing provided the best long term results. We now combine PRP with the fat squeezing technologies and we see very good (>80%) retention after 6 months with this technique assuming there isn't alot of weight changes (Loss). For patients who do not wish to have fat transfer with their facelift, we are now offering Bellafill injections which work very well as a permanent filler. This has been a good alternative to the fat transfer.
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January 23, 2019
Answer: Fat Grafting With a Facelift Fat grafting is not for everyone. Some patients have lost fat in their face as they age giving a hollow look, for these patients fat grafting is a great addition to their surgery. I have patients that are very happy with their results, the fat grafting lasts a lot longer than dermal fillers. Choose your surgeon carefully and be sure he/she is board certified. Good luck.
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January 23, 2019
Answer: Fat Grafting With a Facelift Fat grafting is not for everyone. Some patients have lost fat in their face as they age giving a hollow look, for these patients fat grafting is a great addition to their surgery. I have patients that are very happy with their results, the fat grafting lasts a lot longer than dermal fillers. Choose your surgeon carefully and be sure he/she is board certified. Good luck.
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