I understand that the body can use fat cells to store excess estrogen, heavy metals, etc. that perhaps the liver cannot process if not functioning optimally/burdened. When this fat is put in another area - fat removed from hips or thighs and placed in face or breasts, does that fat contain any toxins that were there when it was suctioned? Is the suctioned fat processed to remove any toxins? If someone loses weight after having had fat transfers, what happens to the areas of transferred fat?
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December 5, 2018
Answer: Fat transfer results--water-assisted harvesting, prp, sculptra
Facial fat grafting is a wonderful technique when performed appropriately that can help fill and contour an otherwise deflated or asymmetric face. Most fat injectors would advise against fat grafting prior to having jaw surgery and I would concur. However, you can certainly have fat gr...
It can take up to 3-6 months to see final results after fat transfer. I recommend prp to help improve final results. Icing the area, prednisone, ibuprofen and venus legacy treatments can help reduce swelling. I recommend prp and Sculptra (depending on area) to improve final results. See an ex...
There is still much to understand about the technology for cryopreservation of fat that makes it still less than perfect. While it is unlikely that, as long as your fat has been stored sterilely and infection risk is minimized, that it would cause you harm, the big question is how much good ...
