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

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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?

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Marionette lines do not respond well to volume.
I would absolutely suggest you first try letting that provider fix it with a touchup syringe of filler to see if you like the results before committing to something much more expensive and permanent that can be difficult to undo if you don’t like the outcome.
Marionette lines are simply not a volume related issue and unlike nasolabial folds to do well with volume marionette lines don’t.
I’ve been trying for 22 years. I would not consider grafting fat in that area only.
Facial fat grafting may be fine but you’re picking an area where the problem is not related to value loss.
Just my opinion
Mats Hagstrom MD

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