My facial fat transfer failed. Can additional fat transfer be done under light sedation?

Fat transfer to the face is successful if one understands the anatomy of the fat compartment of the face.Also understanding the aging process and where the volume loss is, where are the fat to be injected to enhance certain features of the face.Swelling is common in the face after fat transfer....

Thank you for your question about fat transplants.Things will settle down - don't panic. Facial fat injections range from a few cc to 30, even 50 cc.Most of the post-fat transplant look is swelling.This takes 6 weeks to significantly improve, 6 months until all swelling is gone.Of the 15 cc...

Thank you for your question about fat transplants.I am sorry you feel pressured to have surgery you don't want - It seems you need to find a better surgeon - good surgeons are honest, not hucksters.Yes, fat can be transferred to just the hips, not just to the buttocks.I agree your photo...

Although there is not a lot of data on traditional fat grafting versus PRP or stem cell fat grafting, I have found greater success using PRP with fat grafting and treat all my patients using PRP.  I suggest going to an excellent surgeon, the technique is most important not necessarily the...

Fat Grafting: A word of caution: this is a delicate surgery that requires a fair amount of experience with fat grafting, and meticulous surgical technique. In experienced hands a smooth, youthful and aesthetically ideal  contour can be achieved. Make sure your surgeon can show you...

You raise a superb question! In my experience, fat transfer works the best to add generalized volume. That being said, I have found it to not be as good in treating small, specific areas such as fine lines. I find long-lasting fillers to be more successful. This is particularly true in the areas...