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Yes, this can be improved with either fat transfer or fillers. Keep in mind, fat transfer technique is important for successful fat transfer. I recommend water-assisted fat harvesting which gives pure fat to transfer and combine with platelet rich plasma (PRP) to get the most viable and sustainable fat cells. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
Dear Chris408,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Generally speaking, dermal fillers and fat transfer are some of the options to resolve dents. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery
Fat injections are not a good technique for any form of skull augmentation as they will not persist. There are variety of more effective materials to use for specific skull dents that can be placed through fairly small scalp incisions which would be critical in the male patient where the hair cover may be more challenging.
fat transfer is not a good option for what you were trying to achieve. The irregularities you referred to as dense are based on your facial skeletal contour. My suggestion would be filling the defects with methylmethacrylate through an open incision made in the scalp so it is not visible. Fillers could use but they are temporary and will cost many thousands of dollars over lifetime requiring treatments every 3 to 6 months to maintain an accurate look . Custom silicone implants could be an option but methylmethacrylate it’s time proven . Fat transfer will fail. There’s not a sufficient amount of tissue to graft into. The back surface will be bone which gives no vascularity to the grafted fat.Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Best,Mats Hagstrom M.D.
Dear holly romme, Thank you for your question. It is not uncommon for swelling to occur after fat transfer, especially depending how much fat was injected into the face. This swelling can last for days to weeks after the surgery. It is difficult to make an assessment and recommendations based on...
Fat grafting is an excellent way to provide natural appearing volume restoration that will provide long term results. It is safe and effective at any age. I think it is important to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon that can help you decide on the location and volume to be...
Facial feminization of the upper face - forehead etc. I do NOT recommend fat grafting for this as it often causes lumps. In my 40 years of treating this problem I recommend The Irregular Trichophytic Forehead Lift with hairline Lowering and contouring of the brow bone. This is a procedure we ...