Problem.
Skin indentations, depressed scars, or deep wrinkles.
Who is a candidate?
- Anyone who wants to minimize skin wrinkles and depressions.
- A person who desires lip enhancement.
Procedure description.
Collagen: An outpatient or office procedure, Dr. Casso recommends this treatment for small depressions and wrinkles. The collagen is injected by Dr. Casso into the dermis at the site of the depression or defect.
Fat Transfer: The patient's own fat is gathered from a distant donor area and then reinjected into the defective area. Sedation plus local anesthesia may be required if there are large amounts of fat collected. Small amounts of fat can be collected and transferred with local anesthesia alone.
Recuperation and healing.
Collagen injections and fat transfers require a few days for a normal appearance to return. Reabsorption is variable, and occurs over several months or years.
Return to Procedures.
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Additional information. For additional information regarding this procedure, including fees, please complete and submit our Request Form. Refer to Financial for information about payment options. |
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Complementary procedures. Other facial procedures such as a face lift, eyelid lift, or rhinoplasty could enhance the results. The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare. |
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18300 St. John Drive Nassau Bay, Texas 77058 Daniel Casso, M.D., FACS Medical Director 281.333.3500 |
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