I have now seen two different doctors say that if the fat grafting to the face was done over two years ago, it is too late for any sort of removal. Is that true? If so, I'm screwed because mine was done over three years ago. I just haven't had the money yet to fix it. The fat I need removed is in my cheeks, nasal folds and above my upper lip. Is it really too late for me because this much time as passed?
Answer: Removal after fat transfer Fat transfer can be a great way to add facial volume because it can last much longer and even be permanent. I always strive to not over correct with the addition of fat for that reason. It is not as simple to remove fat as it is to remove many other fillers, but aspiration with a small liposuction cannula would be an option to reduce the volume.
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Answer: Removal after fat transfer Fat transfer can be a great way to add facial volume because it can last much longer and even be permanent. I always strive to not over correct with the addition of fat for that reason. It is not as simple to remove fat as it is to remove many other fillers, but aspiration with a small liposuction cannula would be an option to reduce the volume.
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Fat transfer gone wrong I have been doing fat grafting for 25 years What you describe is a problem with fat, there is no easy way to make it go away. It can also grow if you gain weight. I see most of the fullness around your lips. These days the best way to get fat out is to suction it out with a small cannula and a syringe...... this works well in parts of the face and less well in others. There is improvement but most pts want more out and you can't really go back to the exact shape you had before. BTW there is no time line for removing fat. Most docs have very little experience with doing it and will think of reasons not to do it
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February 16, 2018
Answer: Fat transfer gone wrong I have been doing fat grafting for 25 years What you describe is a problem with fat, there is no easy way to make it go away. It can also grow if you gain weight. I see most of the fullness around your lips. These days the best way to get fat out is to suction it out with a small cannula and a syringe...... this works well in parts of the face and less well in others. There is improvement but most pts want more out and you can't really go back to the exact shape you had before. BTW there is no time line for removing fat. Most docs have very little experience with doing it and will think of reasons not to do it
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