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Fat Transfer to Lips, Frown Lines, Nasal Labial Folds, Cheeks and a Small Nose Dent Correction with Fat

UPDATED FROM aniemore
1 year post

2 year update

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aniemoreJune 26, 2018
WORTH IT
The fat diminished and a year later was way less than at the beginning. I was happy the first months but after the 6th month everything started shrinking. I am also a smoker which could be one of the reasons why my fat didn’t survive. I would say that 40% of the fat survived on my cheeks and face, but only 30% on lips. Now I am getting lip fillers to get the look but I still have to apply a syringe every 2 or 3 months since the fillers also don’t last long.

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Dr. Gustavo Naranjo

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He is great. Much experience. This is my second procedure with him, breast augmentation was the first.

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kortlee
June 28, 2018
The Lips are a hard area to get the right shape and size that each of us want. I read that Fat Grafting to the Lips often takes 3 seperate times, so in essence, that's 3 years in total to get your Lips the way you ideally want them to look long-term with Fat Grafting. Of course, Fillers can be used as a maintenance process to maintain the look you're after. However, Fillers are often expensive and short lasting. I've had Fat injected twice so far, and I agree with the concept of having 3 seperate Fat injections over 3 years, as everyone's body appears to behave in its own unique way, so some people need follow up Fat Grafting, as their body doesn't retain all of the Fat injected into whatever area is needed. The way I see Fat Grafting to refresh the aging face, is to use a gradual replacement of lost Fat in the areas that we want refreshed. So, for me, it's a slow gradual Fat Grafting, fixing each area of the face as it ages and loses normal fat that once made me look young. Haha. The problem is, that most people want the perfect look from the first Fat Grafting operation, which is a very hard goal to achieve, as a Doctor can't always know how each person's body will react to the Fat Grafting process, in each area of the face. The thing that I like about Fat Grafting, is removing Fat stores from places in the body that aren't wanted or needed, and moving that unwanted Fat to areas where I do want it in the Face. Plus there's the side benefit of the body metabolising the Fat to reabsorb the Fat that's not taken in the area that it's been Fat Grafted into, so not only do we lose Fat stores in unwanted places, but we get to look younger and fresher, while losing Fat that hasn't taken. Win Win. But I think most people have to high expectations of Fat Grafting and are not interested in taking the time needed to get the perfect result that suits their individual needs. Basically rushing and not being patient to get the result that will last for many many years. So my advice to you, especially given your Lips are prone to swelling for an extended period, is to get Fat Grafting to the Lips 2 or 3 times to achieve the exact desired result. As Fillers are expensive, don't last very long, and Lip implants don't feel natural like your own Fat always will. And remember, as we continue to age, we continue to lose Fat in our Faces. So it's probably prudent to get a little more Fat injected than you usually feel comfortable with. Because, our aging Face will continue to lose Fat as we get older! Damn it! haha.
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CdOsmond
June 28, 2018
Thank you for sharing that information on fat going back several times to get the right result. All of us want the one and done procedure lol
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CdOsmond
June 28, 2018
Thank you for updating because i think a lot of us are interested in fat in our faces . Appreciate that you took the time to update after 2 years . So we know long term results
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kortlee
July 23, 2018
The challenge is being patient with Fat Grafting, as it essentially takes 12 months to fully settle in the Face or Body. At 12 months after the operation, you can then gauge the result of how well your Body responded to the Fat Grafting. Each person is different, we all respond differently to Fat Grafting, and yet, most people want the Doctor to have all of the answers, which is probably unlikely and fraught with danger, if you task anyone else with the full responsibility of revitalising your appearance. Especially, given the massive variation in results from person to person who've had Fat Grafting. And I'm of the opinion that each area in the Face or Body reacts differently to Fat Grafting. With some very stubborn areas like the Lips, needing 3 seperate Fat Grafting operations, each 12 months apart, to get the natural desired look. Basically, we want to look like ourselves when we were younger, not like a ridiculous looking Duck Lips Face! Plus, even when the Doctor puts in the exact same amount of Fat into each side of the Lips (i.e. Left & Right side); sometimes the Body absorbs the Fat at different rates! Resulting in either the Left or Right side of the Upper or Lower Lip is slightly out of symmetry! So, when you've had your Lips done 3 times, each 12 months apart, the Doctor can add extra Fat to the side of the Lips that doesn't retain Fat as easily as the other side, to ensure you have perfectly symmetrical natural Lips! Fat Grafting is not an exact science. People mistakenly think Doctors know everything, sorry gang, they don't. The Patient (as in all of us) need to take more responsibility in increasing the ratio of Fat surviving the Grafting operation. I believe a slow methodical Fat Grafting approach increases the chances of longer term satisfaction. As we fundamentally want to look like our younger selves. Not some crazy person who everyone thinks is a cosmetic junkie nut job. Unfortunately, sometimes, slow and steady is best. It may cost more in the short term, but I'm convinced that in the long term, it's the cheaper option, that lasts longest, and looks the most natural.
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Adele91433
July 7, 2018
I really appreciate your 2 year update. Many of us do want to know long term effects.
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brendamr
July 20, 2018
Aniemore, are you still there? I had fat transfer to lips 23 days ago and your comments and photos have helped me a lot!!!! But I am to worried because of the swollen! Can I ask how were you at 3 weeks after? I have noticed that you put photos at 2 weeks e then at 4 weeks.
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stacy123456
September 12, 2018
Can you please say who Es your doctor? I couldn’t find it on your review?
UPDATED FROM aniemore
5 months post

Feeling great. Happy.

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aniemoreApril 12, 2017
Hi guys I am doing very good. Still loving the results. I am very happy. I am doing prp treatments for maintenance.

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seriouslywhatever
April 12, 2017
Awesome! Your lips look 100% natural! (Maybe because they are!
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aniemore
April 23, 2017
Thank u.
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CdOsmond
April 19, 2017
you look beautiful
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sagsnomore
April 19, 2017
I had fat injected into upper lip about 10+ years ago. I'm still happy with it - the benefits haven't changed. The fat straightens out the irregular shape - where the bottom of upper lip (where it touches lower lip) was a weird "m" shape with the center of the "m" hanging down. I'd like to do frown lines - you happy with the fat in your frown lines too? I am 58 and getting the grooves that run in my family. I have been fighting them with botox for 15 years but maybe I won't have to with fat transfer in there?
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aniemore
April 23, 2017
Honestly I am happy but it didn't help 100%. Since I was frowning my whole recovery. Many people get Botox and I heard it heals better
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Babycupkakes
May 11, 2017
You look gorgeous
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JOURNEY to YES
May 20, 2017
How often are you getting PRP treatment for maintenance?
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JOURNEY to YES
May 20, 2017
$?
UPDATED FROM aniemore
4 months post

Update!!!!

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aniemoreMarch 10, 2017
Feeling good. Happy everything seems even and it has last. I don't regret it and I am happier with my face. I do look different. My photo ID looks so much more different. My lips move and feel completely normal. I like it. Thank u for all the support.

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ariel020106
March 11, 2017
Thanks for the update! You are beautiful! I plan on visiting the dr. in person this summer to see if I get a better quote!
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JillyBean8675
March 19, 2017
Thank you SO MUCH for your inspiration and post. I just had full face fat grafting on Friday. I feel like I made the BIGGEST mistake of my life.... I don't even recognize myself and wish I had NEVER done it... No matter how badly I hated my skinny face. Even so, I still felt beautiful and now I feel like I will NEVER recover from this FAT face! My lower lip sticks straight out, both eyes and chin are black.... I don't even recognize myself and all I want to do is cry. FIngers crossed my swelling goes down and I am happier like you. You LOOK amazing.... UGH.
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Taureantiger
April 8, 2017
How is your recovery?
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dontlikemirrors
March 22, 2017
Thank you for sharing this experience! I am only 20 years old and now I would have believed you had you said the same!
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HLF
March 23, 2017
You're results are gorgeous!
How did you find out about this doctor? The cheaper pricev and seeing your amazing results makes me want to go to him, but stereotypes make me wary of going to Mexico for plastic surgery lol. That's why I'm curious how you even found him. Everyone says you get what you pay for and it makes you think you can only get good results if you spend $5,000 on fat transfer. If I can go cheap AND get the results I want then that's the way to go lol.
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