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fat
transfer surgery guide |
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indications
and uses for fat transfer surgery |
can
be used to contour cheeks, jaw, brows, under eyes, and
lips,and fill in creases such as the nasolabial fold |
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composition |
the
fat is taken from your own body (such as from the abdomen
or waist), processed, and then reinjected into the desired
area |
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incision
placement & surgery details |
fat
is removed through a tiny puncture wound and injected
through a blunt needle; no incisons required |
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longevity
of fat transfer |
varies
from several months to several years, or more. |
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cost
of fat transfer |
ranges
from $1500 to $5000 per session |
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allergy
testing for fat transfer |
not
required because its your own body's tissue |
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anesthesia for fat transfer |
local
anesthesia with or without IV sedation |
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recovery
after fat transfer surgery |
swelling
for at least several days, may have bruising for up to
2 weeks |
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FDA
approved |
not
applicable (not necessary because it's not a medical device) |
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available
in US |
yes |
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procedure
time |
1
to 2 hours |
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contraindications
to fat transfer |
none |
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pros |
your
body's own material, can last for several years |
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cons |
requires
surgical procedure, longer procedure and recovery than
injectables, results are highly injector dependent |
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notes |
there
is a wide range of reported results and is very dependent
on the technique and experience of the surgeon |
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