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Facial contouring can be divided into three categories. One is long-lasting. This would include Sculptra, radiesse, Restylane lyft and Allergan voluma. Semi-permanent would include fat transfer. Permanent results are seen with bellafill. In my opinion, I would do a hyaluronic acid filler first to see if you enjoyed the results. If that is the case, then you can consider doing a longer-term product. Should you not like the results, it can be removed with a hyaluronidase.
sowhat976. Fat transfer from the tummy or thighs to the face is an excellent option for people of all ages. Younger patients can enhance their cheekbones or lips with fat that is natural and long lasting. As we age, our face deflates, losing fat, causing sagging skin to look more obvious. Fat grafting to the face rejuvenates the face with biological filler, your own fat! I frequently use fat transfer to my facelift patients to enhance and prolong the result. Depending on the individual, one treatment does the trick, but sometimes secondary touch ups are needed. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!
Hello and thank you for your question. Thebest advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. Fat grafting to the face can be very effective for the right patients. Make sure you specifically lookat before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgeryperformed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The mostimportant aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommendthat you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon whocan evaluate you in person.Best wishes and good luck.Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACSHarvard-trained plastic surgeon
You would have to be seen in person. Many patients around 50 lose facial fat and need more volume....Good luck.
There are many options to add volume to your face. Most facial filling procedures today are from products that breakdown over a 6-18 month period, depending on the filler. More permanent results can be achieved with fat grafting. An in-person consultation would be best to advise you.
Thank you for the question. The picture does not do a great job of showing the area as a whole. I would advise being seen for a consultation. It is possible that if there are areas of contour irregularity, there may be options for improvement such as scar release and fat grafting, but an...
Hi Jennifer Ann, thanks for your question. I always recommend my patients wear a compression sports bra after any breast procedure, whether they got implants or fat grafting. I recommend 4-6 weeks of compression. As for the fat transfer to the butt, I recommend a spanx compression x 4 wee...
Thanks for your question. Either fat or filler may be used to inject in the tear trough areas to improve hollowness. Each one has advantages and disadvantages. First, it is necessary to determine that volume is needed in the lower lid/tear trough areas. The patient needs the right...
Not sure what an open cannula is so I will just say that fat transfer to the face is done with pretty small 0.9 or -0.7 mm cannulas with a blunt tip and the opening near the end. Fine cannulas require fine control and fat is usually injected with a 1 cc syringe.For other areas, there are many, ...
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