Hi. I am in my early 20's, and interested in having fat transferred to my forehead and cheeks to create a fuller face. However, I heard that injected fat in those areas will migrate downward overtime? Is that true? And why or why not? Thanks!
Answer: Fat Grafting and Migration Fat Grafts will not migrate. Once injected, it will remains in place and does not move. If injected properly, it is long term and permanent. Some physicians do not get long term results, and this may be related to the technique they use. However, I have been doing fat transfer for a long term with permanent results. It is technique dependent and the results are amazing. Good Luck.
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Answer: Fat Grafting and Migration Fat Grafts will not migrate. Once injected, it will remains in place and does not move. If injected properly, it is long term and permanent. Some physicians do not get long term results, and this may be related to the technique they use. However, I have been doing fat transfer for a long term with permanent results. It is technique dependent and the results are amazing. Good Luck.
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November 24, 2016
Answer: Fat grafting Thanks for your question. No, fat that is grafted will not migrate anywhere once it is healed. Healed means that the newly transplanted cells have established their own new blood supply and are alive and well. They will not move anywhere, just as your natural fat does not move anywhere. Now, certainly tissues can "sag" a little over time due to gravity and environment, and we actually lose fat cells as part of the normal facial aging process. But, no, the fat cells won't migrate anywhere. Best wishes.
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November 24, 2016
Answer: Fat grafting Thanks for your question. No, fat that is grafted will not migrate anywhere once it is healed. Healed means that the newly transplanted cells have established their own new blood supply and are alive and well. They will not move anywhere, just as your natural fat does not move anywhere. Now, certainly tissues can "sag" a little over time due to gravity and environment, and we actually lose fat cells as part of the normal facial aging process. But, no, the fat cells won't migrate anywhere. Best wishes.
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