Can the professionals tell me who is/are the best doctors in the U.S. for fat transfer to the calves? Is there a doctor that stands out to you as notable for a track record of success and knowledge? Is there are doctor that has pioneering the future of this procedure? Thanks
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July 11, 2015
Answer: Calf Fat Injections
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
After facial fat grafting, it usually takes 2 weeks for swelling to resolve. After that, over the next 2 to 3 months, the fat will continues to heal in its new location. Your retention should be approximately 50 to 75%. Whether this is an adequate volume will depend on how much...
It is not necessary to remove old filler before fat grafting but you may choose to go this route after consultation with your surgeon. First, dissolving filler can only be performed with hyaluronic acid fillers so products like Radiesse and Sculptra would not respond. In that case...
No I don't think you need to wait until the filler is completely gone. By 9 months after your filler treatment, much of it should be gone and if there is any question hyaluronidase can be used prior to fat grafting to remove any residual Juvederm.