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Is it safe to use facial fat graft in an area prone to cystic acne?

swdcNov 22, 2022
I periodically get cystic acne near my marionette lines, near the corners of my mouth. My surgeon is suggesting filling the marionette lines with microfat. Would it be safe to get a fat graft in that location? What would happen if acne occurs? In general, is microfat recommended for marionette and nasolabial lines?

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Answered on Nov 25, 2022
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