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Is fat transfer enough, or would you recommend implants? (Cheeks)

will_s_0998Sep 29, 2023
My issue with fillers is how expensive they are to maintain and how they'll age (aesthetically and medically). Ideally, I'd opt for Renuva, but I'm not sure it would be able to add enough volume compared to a fat transfer. I've heard a lot of bad things about cheek implants (asymmetry, nerve damage, etc.) What's my best option here? Thanks!

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Dr. John L. Burns Jr., MD
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Randal Haworth, MD, FACS

Fat transfer, in good hands, can achieve wonderful results and is very effective in achieving a youthful look. It is important that you go to a person who has an excellent eye and shares your vision for the best results. Best of luck !

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John L. Burns Jr., MD

Fat has an unlimited supply and full correction can almost always be achieved. It would be a great option in your case.

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Tim Neavin, MD

2 months is enough time to do fat transfer to the face after rhinoplsty; perhaps even earlier. The swelling in the cheeks should be pretty much gone by then.

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John L. Burns Jr., MD

A will done facial fat transfer should last about 5 years. You will see aging and some fat loss at 3 years so doing another transfer seems reasonable especially in light of the photos you submitted.

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John L. Burns Jr., MD

A well done fat transfer should last about 5 years. If you feel it hasn't then I'd request your before and after photos and that would show the results.

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J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS

Thank you for your query about using nano fat for lip enhancement. While 5 cc of nano fat per lip is typically standard, considering your past experience with this volume, a more cautious approach with a reduced volume, such as 3 cc, might be more suitable for your next procedure. Reducing the...

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