In the past two years I have had a mini lift, facial fat transfer and one fraxel laser treatment for under eye area. I considered lower lid surgery but suffer from severe dry eye and most Doctors I consulted were against it and no one was on the same page regarding technique. My doctors goal was to add some fat to cheeks and lower face including lips. I was pretty happy at first but to me the results were so short lived I feel I've wasted my money. Im not certain how to proceed from here.
Answer: Fat transfer Thank you for your photos. Without knowing how much fat was injected it is impossible to know how much you retained. The swelling after surgery can last for months. So it is possible you have mistaken fat for swelling. Based on your photos now, assuming that the last picture is your current picture, I would recommend fat transfer to the face. Not all fat transfer is created equally. A lot of it depends on the technique involved in both harvesting and injection including the depth and technique of injection. I recommend he go to a skilled plastic surgeon who performs a lot of fat transfer. I think you are a very good candidate based on the image.
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Answer: Fat transfer Thank you for your photos. Without knowing how much fat was injected it is impossible to know how much you retained. The swelling after surgery can last for months. So it is possible you have mistaken fat for swelling. Based on your photos now, assuming that the last picture is your current picture, I would recommend fat transfer to the face. Not all fat transfer is created equally. A lot of it depends on the technique involved in both harvesting and injection including the depth and technique of injection. I recommend he go to a skilled plastic surgeon who performs a lot of fat transfer. I think you are a very good candidate based on the image.
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January 16, 2022
Answer: Disappointed in facelift plus fat transfer: should I do a second fat transfer? You have a long thin face and in general the best approach Woukd be lifting the deeper SMAS layer ( deep plane approach) and fat grafting or fat grafting alone. However there are limits to amount of fat that will survive because it has to regain a blood supply and it is not unusual to benefit from more than one fat teamfer. I would seek out very experienced surgeons based on credentials reputation reviews and before and after pictures. You do have a challenging case.
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January 16, 2022
Answer: Disappointed in facelift plus fat transfer: should I do a second fat transfer? You have a long thin face and in general the best approach Woukd be lifting the deeper SMAS layer ( deep plane approach) and fat grafting or fat grafting alone. However there are limits to amount of fat that will survive because it has to regain a blood supply and it is not unusual to benefit from more than one fat teamfer. I would seek out very experienced surgeons based on credentials reputation reviews and before and after pictures. You do have a challenging case.
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January 15, 2022
Answer: Fat grafting Thank you for your question. The procedure that is best for you really depends on your goals of treatment. Adding more volume with fat alone is likely not the answer. The most important thing is finding a board-certified facial plastic surgeon for an in-person examination. At our practice, we use imaging software that can show patients what we are able to realistically achieve through various procedures. Best of luck!
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January 15, 2022
Answer: Fat grafting Thank you for your question. The procedure that is best for you really depends on your goals of treatment. Adding more volume with fat alone is likely not the answer. The most important thing is finding a board-certified facial plastic surgeon for an in-person examination. At our practice, we use imaging software that can show patients what we are able to realistically achieve through various procedures. Best of luck!
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January 12, 2022
Answer: Facial fat transfer works for some people sometimes In order for grafted fat to survive and give it the intended long-term results certain variables have to be present.
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January 12, 2022
Answer: Facial fat transfer works for some people sometimes In order for grafted fat to survive and give it the intended long-term results certain variables have to be present.
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