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The volume and projection can likely be improved, but it will depend upon who did the first BBL and how much fat is left to transfer. Suggest that you wait at least a year between the fat transfers to ensure that the first procedure results are stable.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
First, give at least one year after surgery before starting to judge size. It takes time for the fat cells to get settled in the new area and start absorbing fat from your blood. Second, if you find that you want more, you can have a second procedure to further enhance your hips.
Often facial fat transfer can be reversed with syringe liposuction of excess fat. In certain areas, as in around the eye, the excessive fat deposit may have to be removed by a direct surgical approach. If the area where the excess fat has recovered with adequate softness, the liposuction can be...
Thank you for your question. Light weight glasses that rest on the bridge of the nose should not adversely affect the viability of fat placed in the lower eyelid region. The one caveat is if your surgeon uses fat in the naso-jugal groove (junction between nose and cheek/lower eyelid region) to...
Yes, fat can be used in the temple area. Keep in mind, harvesting is important for successful fat transfer. I use gentle water-assisted harvesting to get the most viable fat to transfer. I combine with prp and sculptra to improve results. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a facial sc...
Thank you for your question. The incision required for harvesting fat is typically less than 5mm and is routinely placed in either skin folds (if harvesting from the lateral thigh or medial thigh) or below the pubic hairline anteriorly (if harvesting from the lower abdomen). As long as the...
Dear Tingev,My recommendation for all of my patients post any procedure is to stop smoking for at least 3 months after the procedure. Smoking decreases the amount of oxygen delivered to the cells by constricting the vessels and therefore can cause cell death to the transferred fat. Please d...
It should be fine to wear glasses, makeup and use the computer after fat transfer and won't negatively impact your results. I recommend following up with your Doctor about any concerns you may have. I recommend prp after your procedure to help improve results. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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