Can I get lip injections after fat trasfer to lips?

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Can I get lip injections after fat trasfer to lips, and if so, how long should I wait? I have heard mixed reviews about fat transfer to lips, but it seems so much easier than constantly getting injections. Is lumpiness a very common side effect?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear BrittE92,yes, you can use fillers after fat transfer to lips. I perform a lot of lip injections with fillers such as juvederm and it works great. There are two main focuses of lip injections, adding volume and actually sculpting the shape. Both involve injecting the filler in different areas of the lips and patterns. For patients looking for a more long lasting result, I recommend fat grafting. That is, using your own bodies fat to make your lips naturally look more shapely. The bonus is that the results last many many years.
In general, I avoid using permanent prosthesis because I find that the lips are such dynamic and sensitive structures, the end result is not natural.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

Yes, you can have fillers placed into the lips after fat transfer to the lips. I like using fat for the lips because it feels soft and natural and little swelling, but unfortunately it goes away as fast as the HA fillers. I usually perform fat transfer when other areas of the face are being treated. For the lips alone, it is just easier to use an HA filler such as Vollure. You can have filler added to your lips within a month after receiving fat transfer.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You can have fillers after fat transfer. Keep in mind, it will take 3-6 months for final results with fat transfer.  Harvesting is important to fat transfer. Yes, I use 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. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeffrey Jumaily, MD · Answer

Fillers can be done after fat transfers. I would recommend letting the lips heal for 4-6 months after fat transfer before adding filler to see how you like the fat. Lumpiness is possible which is why some people shy away from fat in the lips but it is longer lasting than fillers which patients like. Schedule a consultation and you can get a full assessment and advice. Best wishes.

Maurice M. Vick, Jr., MD · Answer

Fat transfers definitely last much longer. This can be good or bad. I have seen several patients in whom too much fat was injected. They are stuck with this for years. The good thing about fillers is that Hyaluronic Acid fillers can be removed with Hyaluronidase if you do not like your results. They do have to be periodically repeated. I like Volbella. It has a natural, soft texture. It could be injected after fat transfers have adequately healed (4-6 months). Best Wishes, Maurice Vick MD

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