Are dermal fat grafts more likely to correct a central neck deformity than fat injections? I have seen 2 good results from this procedure? I realize it is more invasive, but it is an unpleasant deformity to walk around with. I've already had a face/neck lift(with corset platysmoplasty), which improved, but did not eliminate the deformity...Thanks in advance.
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Answer: Correction of Cobra Neck requires neck lift to correct muscle bands as well as Fat Grafting or Transfer
The shape of the cheek bones, the Maxilla and Zygomatic Arch are the most important determinant of a Prominent Cheek Bone appearance.
The Apple Cheek refers to the nice plump youthful appearance of the cheek so often seen in children and referred to as "chubby cheeks.' This fullness...
It is far too early at two weeks to worry about your final result. Fat Injection or Fat Transfer purposefully over grafts or over corrects by 50-60% because in most cases using traditional fat harvesting techniques, as much as 60% of the fat cells die and dissolve. The decrease in size of the...
Five days is too early to worry about bruising and swelling after Fat Transfer to Face and Cheekls. Multiple passes of the needle used during Fat Transfer or Fat Grafting causes much swelling, bleeding and bruising which takes time to resolve.
You look very appropriate for 5 days post Fat...