Hi! I am interested in injections of fat containing stem cells into my stretch marks. What can i expect from this treatment with respect to my upper (thin ones) and lower level (thick ones) stretch marks? (And as a further question maybe, how would the results compare to fraxel?) (Due to scar formation, i am not interested in tummy tuck) Thanks a lot!
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Certainly fat transfer is a popular topic for face, buttock, and breast. Fat grafts or lipotransfer can also fill dents or hollows just above the saddlebag, or practically anywhere to alter contour. Transfers can be very opertor dependent, and you should expect significant resorbtion, but are...
It is perfectly acceptable to do upper and lower eyelid surgery, including transconjunctival approach to the lower eyelids. You could also do fat transfer or grafting all at the same time. I would graft to the upper and lower cheeks and temples. However, I would not recommend...
Fat transfer to any part of the body takes some time to even out and have the immediate swelling go down. This is measured in weeks or months and most fat transfer surgeons would not consider revising the procedure prior to the 6 month mark. Try to to be patient and follow up as...
