I have decided to do fat transfer to my upper thin lip since I don't like implants or fillers. I am looking for a permanent result. My doctor suggested 7cc of fat transfer to my upper lip to make it broad. I am a little nervous because I think 7cc is too much for just one lip. I am looking for a natural volume. The first photo is how my upper lip looks now. The 2nd photo is how broad I want it to look to compliment my lower lip. Can I know how much fat (cc) is needed to attain this volume?
Answer: Tat grafting of lips In our experience with micro-fat grafting of lips is that it is not very predictable procedure. There is slightly better result and longer durability if nano-fat grafts are used (filtered micro-fat grafts, stem cells) but it is still not very predictable in a long run. Problem is that lips move all the time and that movement is compromising take of the grafts, very likely. Placement of small amount of nano-fat grafts along white role of lips would be sufficient in your case (2-3 cc); seven cc for lip augmentation of any kind seem to be too much! Second opinion consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon familiar with facial fat grafting is recommended. Good luck.
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Answer: Tat grafting of lips In our experience with micro-fat grafting of lips is that it is not very predictable procedure. There is slightly better result and longer durability if nano-fat grafts are used (filtered micro-fat grafts, stem cells) but it is still not very predictable in a long run. Problem is that lips move all the time and that movement is compromising take of the grafts, very likely. Placement of small amount of nano-fat grafts along white role of lips would be sufficient in your case (2-3 cc); seven cc for lip augmentation of any kind seem to be too much! Second opinion consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon familiar with facial fat grafting is recommended. Good luck.
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Answer: Fat grafting to the lips -- would not recommend fat grafting never looks great to the lips not with the new fillers avlb and all the lip plumpers. do fillers and start lip essentials from emeragecosmetics. best, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: Fat grafting to the lips -- would not recommend fat grafting never looks great to the lips not with the new fillers avlb and all the lip plumpers. do fillers and start lip essentials from emeragecosmetics. best, Dr. Emer.
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May 13, 2021
Answer: Lips 7 mL seems like a lot for lips. I am curious if perhaps the surgeon is going to be putting some into marionettes and surrounding areas. I’m also curious why they have chosen to tell you they are going to use 7 mL. Are they charging per milliliter? I will say that fat in the lips does require more volume than filler, However seven still seems like a lot!!I think you should ask that person specifically why that much? Does he dilute it a lot? Is he going into surrounding areas? Best of luck, Dr. Boschert
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May 13, 2021
Answer: Lips 7 mL seems like a lot for lips. I am curious if perhaps the surgeon is going to be putting some into marionettes and surrounding areas. I’m also curious why they have chosen to tell you they are going to use 7 mL. Are they charging per milliliter? I will say that fat in the lips does require more volume than filler, However seven still seems like a lot!!I think you should ask that person specifically why that much? Does he dilute it a lot? Is he going into surrounding areas? Best of luck, Dr. Boschert
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May 12, 2021
Answer: Upper lip fat transfer Even though you’re upper lip is quite a bit smaller than your lower lip I typically don’t treat just the upper lip. 7 mL seems like a very heavy-handed amount. My approach would be to graft less maybe to cc and have you come back in for a second treatment 6 to 12 months later and slowly build up the volume.
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May 12, 2021
Answer: Upper lip fat transfer Even though you’re upper lip is quite a bit smaller than your lower lip I typically don’t treat just the upper lip. 7 mL seems like a very heavy-handed amount. My approach would be to graft less maybe to cc and have you come back in for a second treatment 6 to 12 months later and slowly build up the volume.
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May 12, 2021
Answer: 7 cc is a lot Even if some of the fat or a lot of the fat doesn't take (nothing is "permanent") 7 cc is a huge amount to put into lips. Really, fillers are more predictable. If too much of the fat survives you can't fix that. Be careful here.
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May 12, 2021
Answer: 7 cc is a lot Even if some of the fat or a lot of the fat doesn't take (nothing is "permanent") 7 cc is a huge amount to put into lips. Really, fillers are more predictable. If too much of the fat survives you can't fix that. Be careful here.
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