Had lumpy facial fillers in 2016 that had to be dissolved which left me gaunt. Then I had fat transfer to my cheeks. Since then, I've lost all my confidence. I thought volume would give extra youthfulness, but it made me look old. Now I have these chipmunk cheeks. When I'm skinnier, it looks less noticeable & I'm losing weight now to get rid of the fat. I've also tried steroid injections and kybella this year. Is micro-liposuction or a facelift to access the fat and remove it options? HELP!
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I would recommend using fillers first. Facial fat transfer is good for diffuse and precise small areas but does not do well in small areas or more volume is needed. Overd grafting leads to a higher percentage of graft loss. If fillers can regain a normal contour then facial fat transfer could d...
To my knowledge, the survival of frozen fat has not specifically been studied however it is believed to approximate fat that hasn't been frozen. The ease of removing fat under local anesthesia obviates the cost and process of freezing fat so I would recommend having this minor procedure...
Hi, 9cc is a reasonable amount to inject especially since we expect to lose 50-60% of the injected volume. There are a lot of variables to consider, and the number of injected CCs is usually determined during the procedure. I recommend seeing a board certified aesthetic plastic surgeon for...