What are the rules to go by before you get either one done. Does one need to avoid certain food, vitamins and or alcohol before either procedure and for how long. Also can you have both procedures done within how much time.
Answer: Radiesse vs. Fat Grafting Both of the procedures that you mention, fat grafting and injectable fillers, have pros and cons. Fat grafting is a permanent solution and a much larger quantity of volume replacement is possible. The procedure does take significant recovery (two to three weeks) before the bruising and swelling have settled. Radiesse can be injected during an office visit, and most of the time, there is no downtime. It helps to hold things which can cause more bruising such as Aspirin, NSAIDS, alcohol, etc. a few days before and after the procedure.
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Answer: Radiesse vs. Fat Grafting Both of the procedures that you mention, fat grafting and injectable fillers, have pros and cons. Fat grafting is a permanent solution and a much larger quantity of volume replacement is possible. The procedure does take significant recovery (two to three weeks) before the bruising and swelling have settled. Radiesse can be injected during an office visit, and most of the time, there is no downtime. It helps to hold things which can cause more bruising such as Aspirin, NSAIDS, alcohol, etc. a few days before and after the procedure.
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May 8, 2019
Answer: Filler vs. Fat Thanks for your post. I would agree w/ the other surgeons here that, as long as you are in good health and avoid any medications that may cause more bleeding/bruising, you could choose either treatment. The nice thing about the filler products like Radiesse is that you can pull it "off the shelf" and inject it for the patient in about 15-30 minutes. The fat transfer procedure, obviously, is more involved and also more expensive. I tend to like the results of the fat transfer better than w/ the filler products because it is more soft and natural, and improvements in the quality of the skin afterward are well-documented. Consider the pros & cons and make the choice that suits you the best. Good luck
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May 8, 2019
Answer: Filler vs. Fat Thanks for your post. I would agree w/ the other surgeons here that, as long as you are in good health and avoid any medications that may cause more bleeding/bruising, you could choose either treatment. The nice thing about the filler products like Radiesse is that you can pull it "off the shelf" and inject it for the patient in about 15-30 minutes. The fat transfer procedure, obviously, is more involved and also more expensive. I tend to like the results of the fat transfer better than w/ the filler products because it is more soft and natural, and improvements in the quality of the skin afterward are well-documented. Consider the pros & cons and make the choice that suits you the best. Good luck
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May 9, 2015
Answer: Facial Fat Grafting Vs. Radiesse As long as you are not on any medications that can cause bleeding, either procedure can be done without any special considerations. Radiesse is an office procedure while fat grafting is a surgical procedure done in an operating room.
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May 9, 2015
Answer: Facial Fat Grafting Vs. Radiesse As long as you are not on any medications that can cause bleeding, either procedure can be done without any special considerations. Radiesse is an office procedure while fat grafting is a surgical procedure done in an operating room.
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May 9, 2015
Answer: Fat transfer or Radiesse I want my patients to avoid blood thinners if at all possible. This will cause more bruising and potential issues.
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May 9, 2015
Answer: Fat transfer or Radiesse I want my patients to avoid blood thinners if at all possible. This will cause more bruising and potential issues.
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Answer: Fat transfer or Radiesse? Dear flightrisk,
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