I had facial fat grafting 3 months ago (30cc of purified fat transferred to temples and cheeks). My doctor said it was a substantial amount as I asked for more, but just to confirm: 1) Is 30cc a "standard" amount to transfer to face or on the high side? I'm trying to gauge whether I should repeat the procedure. 2) At 3 months will I lose even more fat, or are these results permanent? I'm worried I'll lose more. Thanks.
August 20, 2022
Answer: Fat Grafting Results Sometimes people do require follow up fat grafting touch up procedures. At three months, you should have a fairly good idea about how much fat will remain, but too soon to have more fat added. Your plastic surgeon should have many photos to share which, in addition to before images, should include three months after fat grafting, six months after fat grafting and a year or more after fat grafting.Plastic surgeons who perform a lot of fat grafting will include a quote for fat grafting follow up procedures, if needed, so that patients are prepared for what they might expect in the future. I perform fat grafting almost every day I operate. It is impossible to determine exactly how much fat will survive. It is critical NOT to over-correct.
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August 20, 2022
Answer: Fat Grafting Results Sometimes people do require follow up fat grafting touch up procedures. At three months, you should have a fairly good idea about how much fat will remain, but too soon to have more fat added. Your plastic surgeon should have many photos to share which, in addition to before images, should include three months after fat grafting, six months after fat grafting and a year or more after fat grafting.Plastic surgeons who perform a lot of fat grafting will include a quote for fat grafting follow up procedures, if needed, so that patients are prepared for what they might expect in the future. I perform fat grafting almost every day I operate. It is impossible to determine exactly how much fat will survive. It is critical NOT to over-correct.
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September 20, 2015
Answer: Fat Transfer to the Face The amount of fat needed in the temples and for cheek plumping varies patient to patient. This is guided by how much deflation has occurred. Usually 70% survives long term, meaning after 3-4 months. When you decide to do this, one must recognize that usually a second treatment will be needed. This is something that needs to be tweaked in more than one injection to achieve the desired result. The surgeon will use more of a feathering technique, rather than just pushing the fat into the area in a hurried fashion. It is often best to see how it looks after the absorption is completed in that 3-4 month period and then add more fat if needed. I hope this has helped you. Best of luck.
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September 20, 2015
Answer: Fat Transfer to the Face The amount of fat needed in the temples and for cheek plumping varies patient to patient. This is guided by how much deflation has occurred. Usually 70% survives long term, meaning after 3-4 months. When you decide to do this, one must recognize that usually a second treatment will be needed. This is something that needs to be tweaked in more than one injection to achieve the desired result. The surgeon will use more of a feathering technique, rather than just pushing the fat into the area in a hurried fashion. It is often best to see how it looks after the absorption is completed in that 3-4 month period and then add more fat if needed. I hope this has helped you. Best of luck.
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