had full face fat injection about 2 weeks ago but am noticing that areas uder the eyes and lips still dont have enouth volume can i do fillers after fat transfer, is it safe ? is there any particular time frame that i should wait before i do the fillers?
September 1, 2015
Answer: I disagree and would wait a year before putting fillers after fat.
I personally believe if fat is done by an experienced individual that it takes about 1 to 2 years for full maturity of the result, as blood supply enters the fat graft (see the video). However if you are dissatisfied at 2 weeks that is truly unusual at least with my patients. That sounds as if it might have been underfilled. In any case, I always advise my patients don't do anything including fillers for a year if possible, but you should ask your surgeon. Unfortunately, I am a voice in the wilderness on this one, but I think I have more experience on fat grafting than most of my colleagues, as I have literally written the book on the subject, Complementary Fat Grafting, and have studies my results with great care over many years.
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Dr. Sam Lam
Dallas, Texas
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September 1, 2015
Answer: I disagree and would wait a year before putting fillers after fat.
I personally believe if fat is done by an experienced individual that it takes about 1 to 2 years for full maturity of the result, as blood supply enters the fat graft (see the video). However if you are dissatisfied at 2 weeks that is truly unusual at least with my patients. That sounds as if it might have been underfilled. In any case, I always advise my patients don't do anything including fillers for a year if possible, but you should ask your surgeon. Unfortunately, I am a voice in the wilderness on this one, but I think I have more experience on fat grafting than most of my colleagues, as I have literally written the book on the subject, Complementary Fat Grafting, and have studies my results with great care over many years.
Best,
Dr. Sam Lam
Dallas, Texas
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March 25, 2011
Answer: Fillers after a fat transfer is safe
Sure, you can have fillers placed following a fat transfer, however, you need to wait longer than 2 weeks--probably more like 3-4 months at least. Also, you may just want to have more fat transferred to the areas of concern. Fat is a great filler, it's just not as predictable as fillers off the shelf. But once you get the the look you want, the fat will last much longer than fillers. Good luck!
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March 25, 2011
Answer: Fillers after a fat transfer is safe
Sure, you can have fillers placed following a fat transfer, however, you need to wait longer than 2 weeks--probably more like 3-4 months at least. Also, you may just want to have more fat transferred to the areas of concern. Fat is a great filler, it's just not as predictable as fillers off the shelf. But once you get the the look you want, the fat will last much longer than fillers. Good luck!
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