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What kind of incisions are needed for fat transfer? how big are the incisions for fat transfer?

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Dr. Thomas Lamperti answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

The : The access incisions for fat transfer are just a couple millimeters. These stab incisions are very small and allow placement of the cannulas under skin to remove the fat from the harvest site and then re-inject the processed fat into the fat.

Answered 10/3/2016

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The : The incisions are quite small.They usually are a matter of a few mm's at most.www.beautybybrueck.com.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Larry Nichter answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Fat Transfer Scars: Fat transfer only requires tiny incisions just big enough for the liposuction cannula to remove fat (generally 2-4 mm in size). http://drnichter.com/fat-grafts-face-buttocks-breast/.

Answered 11/11/2013

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Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Soto answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Tiny: The incisions used to transfer fat are generally just a tiny puncture wound. Tiny (less than 4mm) cannulas are actually used to place the fat, so just a small incision is needed. They can often be well hidden (depending on the area you are transferring to). For more information on fat transfers: http://www.omahacosmeticsurgery.com/contouring-procedures-category/fat-transfer/

Answered 1/6/2015

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