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fat
transfer surgery overview |
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introduction |
fat
injections improve contour, correct defects, or enhance
features using your body's own fat that is transferred
from one location to another |
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often
combined with... |
eyelid
surgery, facial implants,
chemical peel, laser
resurfacing |
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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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anesthesia |
local
with sedation |
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surgical
facility |
usually
outpatient surgery center |
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length
of surgery |
1
to 3 hours |
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discomfort
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mild
to moderate |
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what
to expect after surgery |
swelling,
bruising, tightness, areas of numbness possible; back
to work in 1 to 2 weeks |
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risks |
lumpiness,
fat resorbtion,shifting, or visiblilty, asymmetry, infection |
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variations
and techniques |
can
be used to contour cheeks, jaw, brows, under eyes, and
lips |
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cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$1000
to $5000 |
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duration
of results |
ranges
from several months to years |
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insurance |
fat
transfer surgery is considered cosmetic surgery; insurance
does not apply |
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