I had a facial fat grat done 9 months ago and was wondering if nicotine gum or pouches would effect my long term results. I am very active and take 2.5 mg of cialis daily so i dont think blood flow should be an issue. Is there any reason to still be avoiding pure nicotine?
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Liposuction is one of the options to trim down excessive fat deposits after fat transfer. Direct excision through an already existing scar is also practical solution; all this can be done in local anesthesia. In person second opinion consultation with a surgeon who has long experience with fat...
Unfortunately, unpredictability of fat grafts take is the major issue with this otherwise excellent technique. Lumpiness, irregularities and asymmetry are frequently seen even in the most experienced hands. Liposuction with small cannula, diluted steroid injection and, in some cases, direct...
Thank you for your query. Small amounts of fat injections can help in areas of aggressive liposuction but platysmal bands are usually not corrected or camouflaged by fat. Please have your surgeon examine you and discuss your options once all the tissues have settled down. All the best!