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hello olive55 Fat grafting is a generally safe procedure with few problems. Loss of volume after the procedure or increased volume with weight gain. Fat necrosis which can result in cysts, scar tissue, calcifications, lumps. Infection is very rare. You should visit or contact you PS about this concern. #calcificatin #post=op
Calcification can occur after any fat transfer procedure. I am not sure that the data has been collected on rate of calcification, and then the issue becomes whether that is clinically significant. The calcifications can be delineated from those for malignancy.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
By injecting small pellets of fat not much bigger than 1 to 2mm and leaving adequate space between each pellet. Large pieces of fat die before blood vessels can grow through them and either calcify or become liquified fat over time.
To avoid calcification, the transfer must be done in a gentle fashion and not overly fill the area so that the fat cells can receive blood from the tissue and live.
Hello hollyrose18 Fat is removed from your abdomen, hips, “love handles” or other areas using a fine cannula similar to the one used for liposuction but skinnier. You should visit or contact a board certified PS. #cost #recovey
Hello dieuScars will progressively fade throughout the first year following surgery. You should visit or contact your PS about this concern. #infection #post-op
Hello Asaindoll11 A patient who does not have fat in the appropriate places for transfer would be considered not fit for the operation, the best way to know if your are candidate for the procedure is by visiting or contacting a board certified PS. #thin # weight
Crescent lift will elongate the areola and does very little. The periareolar lift can move the areola a bit, but will not lift the breast. The lollipop lift has the ability to truly lift the breast.In general, 200 cc per breast is typically the upper limit of injection recommended by most. It...
Hello canag54 Regeneration of the sensory nerves is accompanied by tingling, burning, or shooting pains which disappear with time and are nothing to be alarmed about. If, however, swelling, redness, infection, or drainage accompanies this, then you will need to see the doctor at the office.
Hello dmkr21 Any woman who has considered breast augmentation or a breast lift, but does not want to do so with an artificial implant is an excellent candidate for this procedure. This procedure avoids the potential issues associated with saline or silicone implants such as en...
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