Would fat grafting to help me gain some volume in just the apples of my cheeks and my under eyes? (photos)

This is a great question and wanted that is often debatable. It really depends on how the fat is processed. A lot of people who call nano fat nano fat is really mistaken. Often, what they are injecting is micronized fat. And even if a nano fat filtration device is used, it may not be...

Thank you for your question. When fat grafting is performed by an experienced surgeon, it is rare to get lumps or bumps. I usually tell my patients that the fat usually will stay around for a few years, losing about 10% or so every year. Every patient is different, however, and the fat may stick...

Swelling is typical after a facial fat transfer and can last up to 3-6 months, which may result in redness. I recommend platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to help improve final results. Icing the area, Prednisone, Ibuprofen and Venus Legacy treatments can all help reduce swelling. See an expert. Best,...

Forget the fancy words. The only thing that matters is the skill and experience of the surgeon. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD

Fillers soften the nasolabial folds themselves and also lift around the mouth and cheeks to build underlying anatomical support. In our practice we combine Sculptra with other fillers "layered" on top and lasers, skin tightening treatments such as Thermage, Fractora, and Renuvion (J Plasma),...

You could graft your face with the fat from a lipoma in the graft and that could continue growing like your lipoma did. I don’t think you’ll find any plastic surgeon who thinks that’s a good idea. Best, Mats Hagstrom, MD