I've been wanting to get fat injections to make my face look fuller. One doctor quoted me $3,000, but he'd do it in 3 different sessions. He would freeze my fat on the first session so he would use that fat for the next 2 sessions. He said I'd have to go back every 6 weeks to get the remaining sessions done. The other doctor also said it'd be $3,000, but it would all be done in one session. I'm confused. Can someone please tell me what the difference is between these 2. Thanks in advance!
February 26, 2016
Answer: Freezing fat for future injections I have heard of doctors freezing the fat for later use. This really is like using temporary fillers since the freezing process damages the fat cells. What you want if fat is being used is to have it stay for a very long/permanent amount of time - otherwise why go to the trouble of fat grafting at all. Unfortunately fat grafting in any area, even the face may be complicated by significant loss(death) of the transplanted fat cell during the process of harvesting and transferring them. Therefore surgeons will rightfully tell patients that they may desire touchups at a later time. If the procedure is performed well the need for future injections goes down significantly but still there are patients that want to add more fat at a later date. An important thing to do is to make sure that you ask each surgeon what the success rate is in their hands and why they choose the technique they use. Ultimately you will be rewarded with a more successful result. Best of Luck Dr Harrell
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February 26, 2016
Answer: Freezing fat for future injections I have heard of doctors freezing the fat for later use. This really is like using temporary fillers since the freezing process damages the fat cells. What you want if fat is being used is to have it stay for a very long/permanent amount of time - otherwise why go to the trouble of fat grafting at all. Unfortunately fat grafting in any area, even the face may be complicated by significant loss(death) of the transplanted fat cell during the process of harvesting and transferring them. Therefore surgeons will rightfully tell patients that they may desire touchups at a later time. If the procedure is performed well the need for future injections goes down significantly but still there are patients that want to add more fat at a later date. An important thing to do is to make sure that you ask each surgeon what the success rate is in their hands and why they choose the technique they use. Ultimately you will be rewarded with a more successful result. Best of Luck Dr Harrell
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February 22, 2016
Answer: Fat transfer I inject fat in one session and tell patients that they may need a future session or more because not all the fat will take. Freezing fat does not work.
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February 22, 2016
Answer: Fat transfer I inject fat in one session and tell patients that they may need a future session or more because not all the fat will take. Freezing fat does not work.
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