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Is it true that fat can migration down and cause sagging after facial fat transfer?

guntherddrOct 29, 2023
Hello, I’m 22 and have general volume loss in the face. Considering facial fat graft as it is permanent but I know it is high risk. But I’m wondering about the risks down the road. Say I get a fft and it goes great : 1 - Is it true fat can migrate down and cause sagging? 2- would I have to monitor weight really closely all the time? WHat about weight gain during menopause ? Would I still have the fat that far down the line? 3 - is it possible to get fat from calves? Or arms?

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