What gauge cannula/needle is used in fat grafts to nasolabial fold area?

I tell patients to do the best they can, to try and sleep on their side if possible.  A soft mattress may help or pillows under each of the treated areas.  It would be best to follow your surgeons instructions, as each person is very particular with their post operative instructions....

Hi Lookingforsolutions,It's easy to say either fat grafting is horrible, or fat grafting is great as long as its performed in "experienced hands" which implies that the surgeon making the statement is experienced.There are many factors to consider when approaching Fat grafting AKA Fat transfer....

This is a common case of post traumatic fat loss. It can be improved with fat transfer. Sometimes more than one session may be required. For smaller areas like yours this can be performed as an office procedure. 

Sats you are too early in the healing process to begin worrying about your final result.  Fat transfer is known to be associated with significant swelling which can last for months.  I recommend following up with your PS to be sure but your swelling will reduce as the months pass....

   If you have fat available that can be liposuctioned elsewhere that fat can be used to improve the hips.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Dear nytn,The puffiness in the face from too much fat injections may best be handled with microliposuctionThe dosage and amount of 5-FU can be titrated (ramped up) for effect, but it may not be idealIt would be best to have a consultation to see how much fat needs to be reducedOf course, you...