I wonder if it is possible to achieve a firmer, more defined jaw lines by fat transfer. Fat is a softer filler and when filling a place like the jawline, it is desired to mimic bone. Also, when people LOSE fat, they generally get a more defined jawlines. So I wonder if it is possible to get a better jawline definition with a placement of fat, and if so, how does it work.
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Thank you for your inquiry! Fat grafting is a good alternative to fillers. But if you lose weight or gain weight, that same effect can be seen anywhere you put fat. A lower face lift can get the result you are looking for, but nothing is permanent. As you age gravity and skin laxity will...
Facial fat transfer, especially when compared to fillers, is unpredictable, and precise, and can be unforgiving if patients don’t like the outcome. Fat survival is based on a multitude of factors. Of these the most important is the presence of post tissue to support the grafted fat. The p...