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How safe is facial fat transfer? Is it safer than BBL?

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anna.m.cromarty01May 1, 2022

I’ve heard Brazilian but lift is really dangerous and the most dangerous procedure.

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Tim Neavin, MD

Good question. I tell my patients to avoid ice because ice vasoconstricts vessels, leading to reduced blood flow to tissue. Studies show that warming tissue in the perioperative period improves fat survival, however faces can get some numbness after surgery and risk burning their face. It is...

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Zoran Potparic, MD

It is very hard to give you recommendation what to do without in person evaluation. Fine dermabrasion may be one of the options rather than fat grafting? Excision of the scar?

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Zoran Potparic, MD

It is very difficult to give a meaningful opinion without in person consultation or, at least, series of good photos. In general, volume replacement and shaping of the face can be achieved with fat grafting and/or facial fillers. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon with...

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS

There are two options: filler injection and fat injection. Each has pros and cons. Best to see an expert for determination of what is best for you.

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Zoran Potparic, MD

It is very hard to remove or decrease asymmetry you currently have. Superficial liposuction, conservative treatment with corticosteroids, may have some success. Until this discrepancy is corrected/diminished I would not suggest doing anything else. You need someone very experienced in fat...

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