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Why is the recovery time for facial fat transfer so much more than HA fillers?

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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?

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