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Can you use fat from a Lipoma for for Facial Fat Transfer?

DreamCatcher19Nov 12, 2021
Ok, so weird question and I know it sounds kind of gross but I'm rather curious so pose this more as a hypothetical; Could one use the fat from a lipoma in a facial fat transfer? I understand the amount needed probably varies based on how big the procedure is but in theory, is this something that's possible? Is it a different kind of fat than what is needed for the face?

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Dr. Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation)
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Answered on Nov 13, 2021
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