If considering facial fat transfer, should you dissolve filler?

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Hi there! Thank you so much for your time Title pretty much says it all… I’m considering getting facial fat transfer due to volume loss and asymmetry to the cheeks, temples and possibly under eyes depending on surgeon recommendations. However I have had my cheeks and under eyes filled In the past year. Inorder to fully assess the extent of volume loss would it be advisable to have it dissolved? Bonus question, is logical to have it done while going in for a rhinoplasty

Rajaie Hazboun, MD, MBA · Answer

Thank you for posting your question here.to me I would rather know the true extent of volume loss by dissolving the filler first. This will allow me to replace it with fat which is more permanent and looks more natural. I also feel that the filler you already have since it's avascular will decrease the survivability of the fat I place should they occupy the same compartment. So preferentially I would say yes but I would recommend that you discuss it with your surgeon. doing fat transfer under the same setting as a rhinoplasty is a non issue but the procedures should be times right and the handling of the fat remains as clean as possible to decrease the chances of infection since the nose carries a lot of bacteria, again I would recommend discussing with your surgeon as they might have a different preference.I hope this helps, best of luck !

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