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Reverse Facial Fat Transfer - is transferred fat more difficult to get rid of? (photos)

Modest8724Feb 27, 2022
5 years ago a surgeon convinced me to have a fat graft in my pre jowl sulcus. He didn’t put the far there, he put it in the jowl area. I’ve been seeing a fantastic surgeon & he’s tried face tight, lipo & most recently kybella. None of these have gotten me back to where I was before the fat graft. Is transferred fat more difficult to get rid of? Why would these 3 procedures not eliminate what was grafted? Also, since the kybella I have 2 spots that seem like a few layers of skin are gone.

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Robert T. Buchanan, MD (retired)

Transferred fat, once taken, acts exactly like normal fat. Therefore, it does not matter when you have a fat transfer if you have a volume loss. If your body is losing fat, it may continue to do so, no matter what your age. Make sure you see a plastic surgeon who is experienced in fat grafting.

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This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

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You need a formal evaluation from your physician. Seek out a facial sculpting expert. They'll be the ones to consult any of your concerns and customized plan.

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Tim Neavin, MD

Thank you for your photos. I do think fat transfer to the cheeks and upper third of the face would improve the Harmony of the facial aesthetics. The lower third of the face is wide due to your jaw. Removing fat from the jaw is not the proper way to slim the jawline. This tissue is mainly...

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Thank you for your question. Typically the area under the eye is where we notice volume loss and descent first. Filler is a popular solution, but for a permanent solution, I prefer a SOOF lift. Using an incision on the inside of the eyelid, the cheek fat directly under the eyelid is elevated to...

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This is my expertise and a huge portion of my practice. Asymmetry is normal and expected. See an expert who does facial shaping with surgical and non surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

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