Dr. Sam Lam Plastic Surgery Forum

Hello doctor
Please may know.......Is "Stem cell enriched Fat graft" injected for Facial Rejuvenation?

Hello doctor,
May i know is there difference between lipofilling and lipografting...If so what exactly..

Dr. Lam, thank you in advance for taking the time to answer my question. I read a lot of your posts and have seen a lot of your wonderful fat transfer results (they make me wish I had chosen you as a surgeon a year ago); I hope you can give me your skilful opinion.

A year ago I had fat injected in the malar area. The fat injected into the right side of the ...

Dr. Lam,
There are quite a few devices out there that are designed to tone facial muscles (e.g. Magic Wand, Face Master, etc.) Some send electric impulses to the skin, whereas others do "shots" of oxygen. I'm wondering whether there is a relationship of using those on regular basis and facial fat loss. What's your opinion? (people claiming that they lose fat because of lazer treatments or IPL procedures made me think of this question ...

Dr. Lam:

As I've been researching fat grafting, I came across an opinion that one of the factors that determines whether fat stays and lasts is number of "parcels" per oz. of fat. Does this mean that an oz. of fat is separated into many injections? How many do you usually do? Could you elaborate on this when you get a chance?

I had fat grafted into my lips and one side of my mouth is bigger then the other. There is lumpyness on the bottom lip (one side only) and the top lip (one side only) is also puffier then the other side. How does a problem like this get corrected? It's very noticable and I am extremely depressed and I cry all the time.

Dr Lam.
I have been researching for hours about sculptra. I read that you do not use it any more. I am would like to know your comment on this procedure, please.

thank you very much,
Margo2597

I Live in Northern California and wanted to know if you know of any doctors in this area that use silicone micro-droplet for filler? Thanks, Mary

Hello Dr. Lam,

I recieved full facial fat graphting a month ago. The results have been fantastic. I loved it. However, 2 days ago I had thyroid surgery to remove half of my thyroid. Now I am noticing a lot of crepy skin on my upper eye lids, rather than the beautiful full brow you had created for me. My question is... Is this typical swelling around eye lids after thyroid surgery and should I ...

Can Radiesse be disolved ? I recall you indicating that Restylane and Jervaderm could (although I cannot remember what the name of the product that does the dissolving is)

I would like to continue to use Radiesse up until such time I can have a full fat procedure, and a week prior have it dissolved. Is that a realistic plan? What is the down side (assuming it can be dissolved)

Also, what is your position ...