Fat Grafting for Patients in Their 20's, Too Young?

February 23, 2012
Asked By:reasonnotrules in California

I'm 28 and have lost a lot of fat in my cheeks over the past few years. My face used to be round and full, and now it's angular and gaunt, with some nasolabial folds. I look tired all the time. I'm interested in fat grafting, but it seems like all the before/after pictures I see of fat grafting patients who are older (40's and up). I've heard some surgeons say that they do not like to perform this procedure on patients under 30. Would you recommend fat grafting for people in their 20's?

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June 19, 2016

Answer: Fat transfer can be done at any age, if done correctly...

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William Franckle, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 19, 2016

Answer: Fat transfer can be done at any age, if done correctly...

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William Franckle, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 27, 2012

Answer: Photos would be helpful

A.J. Amadi, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
February 27, 2012

Answer: Photos would be helpful

A.J. Amadi, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
October 5, 2014

Answer: Fat grafting for patient in 20's

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Lawrence Kass, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
October 5, 2014

Answer: Fat grafting for patient in 20's

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Lawrence Kass, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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February 24, 2012

Answer: Fat grafting for patients in their 20's.

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Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 24, 2012

Answer: Fat grafting for patients in their 20's.

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Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 29, 2012

Answer: Fat Grafting for the Face

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Answer: Fat Grafting for the Face

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