I have fat trasfer on cheeks and smart lipo on jowlines/neck. Please help, I can't find support from my own doctor. he said need to wait 6 months to a year...wont answer any questions... I'm very concerned that the fat that was injected to my cheeks moved to my jawline and neck. Is this possible? I look the same as before surgery or even fatter than before, my face look round now, no shape, because my cheeks are fat and no jawline and fat turkey neck. Is it possible that the fat moved to my jawlines after other fat was removed?
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Greetings Danny,
With fat transfer, there is some amount of fat which will not survive or take. I always plan fat transfers as a multi stage procedure. Unfortunately, knowing exactly how much fat will not take is impossible. Recent studies of fat take in the cheeks has shown a range of almost...
Hi Camile,
Given that you have already had 3 sessions, and have one more for full correction with Sculptra, you should have your treatment and then wait for at least 6 months before having fat injections.
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
If you have darker skin and seem to tan easily it may not be a bad idea to be on a hydroquinone (a skin lightening cream) before AND after fat injection to help reduce the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.