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What is the advantage of fat grafting over other facial rejuvenation procedures?

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Dr. Thomas Fiala answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

If you need volume,: Then fat grafting works well. It's your own tissue, so it's yours to keep once it heals. However, it requires a donor site, and can be unpredictable about how well it will "take" in the new area. The eyelid area is particularly challenging. Best to speak with a plastic surgeon about your options.

Answered 7/9/2015

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Dr. Andres Sarraga answered

Specializes in Surgery - Plastics

Fat vs filler: Fat is a natural transplant no chance of rejection natural bio stimulator of collagen and stem cells improves the skin texture and quality can be repeated the amount that "takes" lasts longer than mst of the fillers.

Answered 10/5/2013

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Longevity: of your result. Once a fat graft 'takes' it is a part of you and will not decrease with time. Many other fillers (juvederm, restylane, (dermal fillers) sculptra) go away over time and require repeated injections to maintain contour correction. It also costs a lot less to obtain 5 mls of fat than 5 mls of any other filler.

Answered 4/2/2015

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Dr. Richard Galitz answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Only partially true: Fat injections have both advantages and disadvantages. The fat needs to be prepared properly or it will be resorbed quickly. The process must be done with excellent sterile technique to prevent infection. Results can be difficult to evaluate in the short term due to swelling and eventual loss of some fat. Fat is a natural product and very safe to use and has the potential to last a long time.

Answered 3/14/2016

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