I'm slated to have a fat transfer to my face, harvesting fat from my thighs. I was wondering if I could have a chemical peel, microdermabrasion, or other skin treatment to my face prior to my fat transfer? Not immediately prior, but perhaps a month prior?
September 20, 2018
Answer: Chemical peeling before Facial fat transfer Dear VincentM90, thank you very much for sharing your question. A month prior is a good time lapse before a facial fat transfer, but in fact, the peeling wont affect the fat survival rate.
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September 20, 2018
Answer: Chemical peeling before Facial fat transfer Dear VincentM90, thank you very much for sharing your question. A month prior is a good time lapse before a facial fat transfer, but in fact, the peeling wont affect the fat survival rate.
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September 20, 2018
Answer: Chemical peel before fat transfer Thank you for your question. It is important for the skin surface to be intact prior to injection of any type of filler, including fat transfer. Skin needs to be free from open wounds, red swollen areas or potential infections. Depending on the type of chemical peel, healing can take a few days (glycolic acid, salicylic acid, Jessner peel) to 2-3 weeks (higher strength TCA). Please consult with an expert physician prior to getting the peel done to ensure that your skin is completely healed by the time of the fat transfer. I hope that helps.
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September 20, 2018
Answer: Chemical peel before fat transfer Thank you for your question. It is important for the skin surface to be intact prior to injection of any type of filler, including fat transfer. Skin needs to be free from open wounds, red swollen areas or potential infections. Depending on the type of chemical peel, healing can take a few days (glycolic acid, salicylic acid, Jessner peel) to 2-3 weeks (higher strength TCA). Please consult with an expert physician prior to getting the peel done to ensure that your skin is completely healed by the time of the fat transfer. I hope that helps.
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