I am interested in facial fat transfer over HA fillers due to the length of time it lasts. After research I am wondering why the recovery time so much more for fat transfer compared with fillers, such as Restylane or Sculptra? Is it due to the anesthesia used in the surgery? The site where fat is removed? The volume of fat vs volume of dermal filler injected? Needle size differences used between the two techniques? Or something else? What can I do to minimize the time I will be away from work?
November 27, 2018
Answer: Fat transfer The fat transfer procedure causes more swelling and bruising than fillers. Much more volume is injected and it takes time for the fat to “take”. Fat transfer may need to be repeated for optimal results after the first procedure.
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November 27, 2018
Answer: Fat transfer The fat transfer procedure causes more swelling and bruising than fillers. Much more volume is injected and it takes time for the fat to “take”. Fat transfer may need to be repeated for optimal results after the first procedure.
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Answer: Longer time for recovery from facial fat grafting vs. facial filler injections The simplest answer is that one is surgery, one is not. The trauma of harvesting and placing fat causes significant bruising and swelling. Needle injections of filler are not traumatic. While bruising and some swelling occur, the degree of injury caused is quite different. Also recognize that from the moment filler is placed, the body begins to break it down so there is the tradeoff, less downtime but less longevity. Surgery, with downtime of 2 weeks, adds up to 10 times the volume and the fat that survives is there for good. Personal preferences seem to dictate which is best.Dr. Z
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Answer: Longer time for recovery from facial fat grafting vs. facial filler injections The simplest answer is that one is surgery, one is not. The trauma of harvesting and placing fat causes significant bruising and swelling. Needle injections of filler are not traumatic. While bruising and some swelling occur, the degree of injury caused is quite different. Also recognize that from the moment filler is placed, the body begins to break it down so there is the tradeoff, less downtime but less longevity. Surgery, with downtime of 2 weeks, adds up to 10 times the volume and the fat that survives is there for good. Personal preferences seem to dictate which is best.Dr. Z
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