FACIAL FAT TRANSFER GRAFTING IN MIAMI

It is important to understand that not all transferred fat survives (only approximately 50%), and repeated procedures are sometimes needed. Given the above, a small amount of overcorrection is almost always carried out. Overall, fat grafting is better for deeper volumization, and it is not good for some areas where the transferred fat tends to disappear completely, such as the lips, which our motion likely makes the newly transferred fat not survive. For superficial areas, fillers can actually be better, given they tend to give more powerful corrections (although not permanent, typically lasting for six months to several years). In summary, fat transfer and fillers do not compete but are complementary.  Fat is more useful for patients who need larger volumes deeper in the face.  One additional benefit of fat grafting is that using special techniques, Stem cells from fat can be isolated and injected for skin rejuvenation purposes during the fat transfer procedure. Of note, an insider secret and something not understood by most patients, aesthetic providers, and even some surgeons is that fat grafting generally does not work well as a stand-alone procedure in older patients with loose skin. Fat transfer works well for patients with no redundant skin (younger ones or older ones after a facelift). This procedure works best the tighter and the more elastic the skin is. Hence, Dr. Rivera-Serrano typically only performs fat grafting in older patients during or after and facelift. A personal consultation will determine what is best for you.

It is important to understand that not all transferred fat survives (only approximately 50%), and repeated procedures are sometimes needed. Given the above, a small amount of overcorrection is almost always carried out. Overall, fat grafting is better for deeper volumization, and it is not good for some areas where the transferred fat tends to disappear completely, such as the lips, which our motion likely makes the newly transferred fat not survive. For superficial areas, fillers can actually be better, given they tend to give more powerful corrections (although not permanent, typically lasting for six months to several years). In summary, fat transfer and fillers do not compete but are complementary.  Fat is more useful for patients who need larger volumes deeper in the face.  One additional benefit of fat grafting is that using special techniques, Stem cells from fat can be isolated and injected for skin rejuvenation purposes during the fat transfer procedure. Of note, an insider secret and something not understood by most patients, aesthetic providers, and even some surgeons is that fat grafting generally does not work well as a stand-alone procedure in older patients with loose skin. Fat transfer works well for patients with no redundant skin (younger ones or older ones after a facelift). This procedure works best the tighter and the more elastic the skin is. Hence, Dr. Rivera-Serrano typically only performs fat grafting in older patients during or after and facelift. A personal consultation will determine what is best for you.