fat transfer

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fat transfer

Postby annie4 » Sun Oct 14, 2012 8:31 am

Thank you for answering my last question re:fat from eyelid to smile lines. But if fat is removed from my thigh or hip to use for lower lids-can some of that fat also be uses effectively for smile lines? I guess I am also thinking it would be amuch more permanent result.Is that so?
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Re: fat transfer

Postby dr. lam » Sun Oct 14, 2012 3:49 pm

yes, that fat can. however, typically fat is a very soft augmenting material so it is not as perfect to manage the smile lines as far as my experience. if you want something permanent and more reliable as a standalone procedure there i prefer Artefill injections.
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Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
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