Why Fat Transfer Isn't Good for the Temple and Above the Brows Augmentation?

Question

Hello dear doctors, I have depressions on the temples and above the brows. I already had fillers who did wonders but it's way too expensive because i need a lot of volume. I went to see 2 doctors and they disagreed to do fat transfert on these areas as it seems that the skin is too thin and i'd probably have some bumps and lumps. i've red some differents patients testimonies and they were overall happy. is there any technical skills to avoid bumps in these areas? thanks a lot for you help

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

Where the skin is thin there is the potential for some lumpiness with fat transfer, but this can be minimized. One way is to use smaller amounts, another is to stage it in more than one sesison.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Yes, the complications of fat transfer can be avoided with using smaller particles of fat.  You should visit a surgeon who is very comfortable and experienced with fat transfer surgery as it is the more cost effective and natural looking option for you.  Fat will last a very long time, but you may need a touch up procedure after 6-12 months.

	Best,

	Nima Shemirani

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

Fat is used frequently and successfully to augment the temples. The fat, which is injected deeply, will last longer than the temporary fillers.

Richard Ellenbogen, MD (retired) · Answer

I have done over 100 brows and many temple fat grating..The trick to avoid bumps is to use only the smallest particles of fat.Use a special extractor to get the parcels and inject them slightly thinner diluted with saline

Why Fat Transfer Isn't Good for the Temple and Above the Brows Augmentation?

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