Hello! I’m considered fat transfer to chin. I do not want a chin implant and only need a small increase in projection. One question though… Is fat embolism a risk with fat transfer to the chin like it is for BBLs? If there is some risk, is the risk always there or, once it settles and what’s going to be absorbed is absorbed, is it no longer an issue? Thanks!
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So usually when young people ask about rejuvenating SURGERY, it's not appropriate, but you do have heavy upper eyelids. I think upper eyelid surgery despite your young age would be of benefit and make you look brighter and more awake. Fat transfer is a personal choice and is more transformative...
You can expect a 20%-30% retention of fat at 1 year. At that point a 2nd session may be needed and then you can expect a higher retention. The best thing about facial fat transfer is that of all the fillers it is the most natural.
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma), micro fat transplant, and stem cell SVF (Stromal Vascular Fraction) fat transplant are different techniques used in fat grafting procedures.
PRP involves using a concentrated form of the patient's own blood platelets, which are rich in growth factors. These growth...
