Is it possible to have a fat graft on heels/plantar fat pad for additional height?

April 24, 2020
Asked By:kev24521111

Is it possible to achieve a 1 cm gain in height with fat transfer to to the heel area of the foot? Theoretically speaking, if I can avoid putting pressure on the heals for 6 weeks, would the remaining fat give me a little bit of extra height?

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Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 1, 2020

Answer: Fat transfer

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 1, 2020

Answer: Fat transfer

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 27, 2020

Answer: Fat transfer

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 27, 2020

Answer: Fat transfer

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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