Removing unwanted fat transfer - what are my options? (Photo)

There are limits to what can be assessed from photos.If volume enhancement is needed, options like filler or fat grafting can both be considered.For long-term results, fat grafting is generally preferred over filler.

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin - Winnetka & Chicago. This is a great question. A facial fat transfer can help with nasolabial folds and under-eye hollowing because it restores volume and can improve overall contour, but results...

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin - Winnetka & Chicago. This is a great question. To minimize darkness and the “U-shaped” under-eye line, the goal is usually to improve both volume loss and skin quality in the tear trough area. Whe...

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin - Winnetka & Chicago. This is a great question. If you’re seeing sunken volume loss on just the left side after acne-scar laser treatments, it’s usually due to localized collagen loss or fat atr...

From the photos, the lines you’re seeing under the eyes and along the nasolabial area look more like natural structural creases rather than true volume loss. This pattern is common in younger patients with thinner skin, and it can appear stronger from the front even if the profile looks normal. ...

Nano fat is not required for every facial fat transfer. Nano fat works well for improving skin quality and fine lines, while micro fat or small-particle fat is used when true volume restoration is needed. The best method depends on the area being treated, your skin thickness, and how much...