Fat Injection to Thicken Skin?

There are no adequate studies to support any definitive answers in this regard. This can vary tremendously. In my own personal experience this can last many years (more than 10).

Dear Nutsforlooks Smoking delays the healing in all surgeries. The changes in the tissues/vessels is long lasting. Congratulations on stopping smoking- almost- and certainly this will help you with the healing process. The Facial tissue has a good supply of blood and it is unlikely that 1/2 a...

Fat grafting is the same thing as fat injection.  Grafting is a term used in plastic surgery when tissue is taken from one place and transferred to another and then it is allowed to heal in place.  The healing depends on the ability of this transferred tissue to survive long enough...

Fat cells are harvested in the same physician regardless of subsequent management. However, the exact preparation to ensure optimal survival remains elusive. Despit being incredibly easy to gain weight and fat cells, the fat cells are extremely delicate and easily die once they are removed from...

Hello, Fat transfer is usually $4,000-10,000 depending on your area of the country. I do it in less than an hour in my office under local anesthesia only. There is minimal pain and minimal swelling. The fat that lives will stay forever. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any q...

I refer you to the link below to get more info on how important proper technique is for harvesting of fat grafts and what the necessary steps are. Although a properly performed fat graft does not need maintenance, the VOLUME of the fat graft will change according to significant fluctuations in...