Can fat for a micro-autologous fat transfer come from the chin? Should I consider other areas? (photo)

Question

Can the fat used in micro-autologous fat transfer for my tear trough area come from liposuction of the chin or does it have to come from another part of the body?

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

The best fat for transfer will come from the abdomen flanks, or medial thigh.  There is no reason why liposuction from the chin (I assume you mean submental area -- beneath chin?), but the fat cells there may not possess the same qualities as the other common spots used for transfer.  Hence, the survivability of those cells may be inferior.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photo. For an autologous fat transfer, the fat is generally harvested from the thighs or abdomen since this is where fat is most tightly packed in the body. Once it is removed, it is processed to remove any excess liquid before it is injected into the face. 
Strategically administering the fat injections into various areas of the face can smooth away creases, restore volume, and produce the most youthful and natural-looking results. I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with an experienced, board-certified facial plastic surgeon. They will be able to answer any questions you may have and walk you through each step of your procedure.

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

Depending on how much fat there is in the area under the chin and how much is needed, it can be a very good option. It has the advantages of improving the donor site at the same time, and avoids the need to preop another area.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

It’s up to each surgeon where and how much fat they harvested. If you have a liposuction of your chin then that fat could be used but sometimes we don’t get all that much fat from the chin and we need a certain amount for successful grafting.
The right person to talk about this is your provider.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

Can fat for a micro-autologous fat transfer come from the chin? Should I consider other areas? (photo)

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