
Lip Surgery Question: I am a college student and considering getting fat grafting for my lips. My friend recently got filler and I'm debating. My friend tells me to get filler but I'm wondering more about fat grafting and how long it lasts. Answer: For fat grafting, the fat is extracted from the thighs or abdomen or other areas with much fat, and inserted into the face. No incision is made during the treatment so there will only be needle marks. Sometimes when there needs stitching, the thread will be removed 2 days after so the recovery time is very short for fat grafting. The lasting period is 3-5 years but it may vary from patient to patient. It is also important not to rub the area after the treatment and you must avoid massages for 1-2 months. Areas for fat grafting: a. forehead b. cheeks c. nose d. smile lines (around the nose) e. chin f. eyelids g. below the eyes h. lips For those who are more int...