I'm getting a facial fat transfer and my surgeon said it does not last in lips. The upper right side ( left in the pic) is a little less plump. Do you think a small amount of fat may have a fighting chance of making them even? Thank you in advance.
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Thank you for your question. Very roughly, 1,000 grams or 1,000 cc's weighs approximately 2.2 lbs. While not exact this a reasonable approximation. If 2300 cc's of fat was transferred that translates to approximately 5 lbs of fat. After body contouring...
...Is the same thing as transfer. Fat to lips is unpredictable. I over-correct knowing that the fat cell survival is lower here than in other areas where there is native fat. I put in up to 8 cc to 12 cc in the lips. Hyaluronic acid products like Restylane is more...
It doesn't take much fat at all for facial fat grafting. My patients include models and athletes with very limited body fat. Fat is the only material one should consider having placed under the eyes. When expertly administered fat provides a smooth, natural looking result that can be...