Fat Transfer
Hailey, Brody, Casey & Wray, M.D., P.C.
Fat transfer has been
used in dermatologic surgery since 1986. The technique is now standard
and improves facial aging changes, specifically central cheek depressions,
squint lines and the fold between the nose and the lips. In addition, fat
transfer can be used to achieve cosmetic lip augmentation, as well as
correction of selected scars and facial
hemiatrophy. Fat may also be used to rejuvenate the
top of the hands by thickening thin skin that shows bulging and tendons.
There is no allergy or reaction to the fat
since it belongs to the person from which it was removed. The entire
procedure is performed as an outpatient and requires
45-60 minutes.
Only local anesthesia is utilized, and the patient may drive home
as usual.
This procedure does not take the place of other
dermal fillers (collagen, Restylane, etc.) or chemical peeling in the removal of fine wrinkles. Fat
transplantation is more effective in the softening of folds, furrows, and
deeper creases - it works in conjunction
with dermal fillers and peeling. Fat
transplantation can also be used in conjunction with liposuction.
lip fat transfer
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Hailey, Brody, Casey & Wray, M.D., P.C.
1218 West Paces Ferry Road, Suite 200
Atlanta, Georgia 30327 |
phone:
404-525-7409
fax: 404-522-0608
haileyandbrody@mindspring.com |
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