Cost of fat transfer to laugh lines? Assuming I'm already having lipo, how much additional cost would typically be added to transfer some of the fat to my laugh lines? Also, is this a good choice for fixing this area? Any reasons this shouldn't be done? Thank You!
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Answer: Facial fat transfer: things you should know
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...
Only hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved. If you have a filer like Radiesse or Bellafil then those can't be dissolved. Injecting fat on top of filler is common practice and should not be an infection risk.
In order for fat grafting to be successful, there Hass to be sufficient post tissue to support the graft. This is why the procedure sometimes does not work well in the areas people needed the most. If your periocular areas are devoid of sufficient soft tissue and they are also devoid of...