Scar Tissue from Fat Grafting

January 15, 2009
Asked By:dominoesme in Los Angeles

Hi, Will unsightly scar tissue left after fat transfer dissipate somehow on its own, or would surgical intervention be needed to improve it? Thanks so much!

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January 19, 2009

Answer: Scar Tissue Continues to Improve with Time

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 19, 2009

Answer: Scar Tissue Continues to Improve with Time

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 17, 2009

Answer: We need more information to give you a complete answer

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David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 17, 2009

Answer: We need more information to give you a complete answer

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David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 17, 2009

Answer: Scars and Lipotransfer

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Steven H. Williams, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 17, 2009

Answer: Scars and Lipotransfer

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Steven H. Williams, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 15, 2010

Answer: Fat Grafts should leave minimal scarring

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Robert M. Freund, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 15, 2010

Answer: Fat Grafts should leave minimal scarring

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Robert M. Freund, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 18, 2010

Answer: Scarring after fat grafting

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Answer: Scarring after fat grafting

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