I had restalyn in dec 2011 and was unhappy with results, I then had juvederm which some what improved the situation . I am considering dissolving fillers and either having a trans conj blepho with fat repositioning and fraxel laser to tighten and remove dark area and yellow cholesterol deposits OR trans conj blepho with fat transfer. what is the best procedure and what is the difference?
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May 29, 2015
Answer: Transconjunctival blepharoplasty and fat repositioning.
Dear cherryzz,
The percentage varies between surgeons, but the long term results is what you want to look for
You just want to look good, and a good fat transfer will last 10+ years
Touch ups (additional procedures) need to be done in about 20% of patients, but this depends...
Dear gummybearx1,
You can do a lot of things with fat transfer
You are mostly limited by how much fat is injected and what will survive
When you are ready, go to a consultation where all of your questions can be answered
Best regards,
Nima Shemirani
It is possible to change the shape of your face in a rather dramatic fashion by removing fat or transferring fat (which is a rich source of stem cells) from or to your face, respectively. The most common way of removing fat is either via micro-liposuction with very small blunt needles (cannulae)...