I had microlipo suction and it didn’t make a dent on cheekbone fat transfer ( I lost fat directly under the cheekbones which made matters worse). I think the fat is under the muscle. I would need to excuse it through facelift cuts / temporal excision. Can it be done without a full facelift?
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Answer: Removing previously grafted fat in the face
Steroid injections are unlikely to improve your situation. Anti-inflammatory steroids have a rare side effect called fat atrophy. This is a rare complication that only happens in unusual circumstances. It cannot be predicted, and when it happens, it is usually devastating.
As a general...
Thank you for your question and photo. A facial fat transfer is a good option for restoring volume into nasolabial folds, also known as laugh lines. It is possible to combine this procedure with facial liposuction as well. Though costs will vary, having both procedures simultaneously can...
Thank you for your question. The current scientific estimate is that approximately 25-50% of the transferred fat will survive. To counteract this absorption, it is common practice to inject more fat cells than necessary. This may initially produce a swollen appearance that will gradually...
