Fat Transfer

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When is a Facial Fat Transfer Considered Successful? 20 answers

 How Long Should I Wait After a Facial Fat Transfer to Consider That the Operation Succeeded?

Facial Fat Graft Feels Hard Post-procedure 19 answers

I had an analogous fat transfer to the upper cheeks and orbital region. The fat feels hard like a rock underneath the skin. Is this normal? Should...

Can Eye Bags from Fat Transfer Be Corrected Through Blepharoplasty? 18 answers

I am 25 years old and I have had fat injections under my eyes about 3 months ago. I had hollowness and dark circles around my eyes, and my plastic...

Does Analogous Fat Transfer Lead to Sagging Facial Skin? 16 answers

Once the injected fat dissipates, will the skin then sag? It stands to reason that delicate facial skin can remain stretched out after the injections...

Reversing Fat Transfer Results? 15 answers

Three days ago, I had Liposuction done on my hips and back area. Then, at the same time, I had a fat transfer (graft) into my cheeks and folds of my...

Is Stored Fat Safe to Use for Fat Transfer? 15 answers

I had fat removed from my thigh and injected into my face in March 2008. Some of it was stored and frozen. Is the frozen, stored fat safe to inject...

Can Fat Injected at Temples Be Smoothed or Removed? 15 answers

Fat was injected into my temples to hide veins showing through my skin. The result is multiple, sizable lumps around my eyes. My doctor told me to...

Lumps and Infection After Fat Transfer to Breasts 14 answers

I think I've been conned. Doctor and nurse assured me I could do smart lipo and transfer to breasts (transfer only costing an extra $500). Like an...

I Am 7 Weeks After my Full Face Fatgrafting and the Fat is Almost All Gone is This Normal? 14 answers

I Am 7 Weeks After my Full Face Fatgrafting and the Fat is Almost All Gone is This Normal?

Tear Trough Area Lump After Fat Transfer 13 answers

I had fat transfer done in April 2008, and after two weeks, a visible lump formed on my right cheek and a larger bulge on my left side, but it's...

Lumps on Nose from Fat Transfer 13 answers

I had fat transfer on my nasal folds. The right side looks very good, but the left side has somewhat a lump. What should I do to make it lay down like...

Hard Lump After Fat Graft Removal 12 answers

I am 3 months post fat graft removal by excision. However, I now have some hard lump in the area where fat used to be. Should I get steroid or 5-FU on...

Correct Bad Fat Transfer Results with Blepharoplasty? 11 answers

I had a fat transfer under my eyes because they were so hollow. Around 6 months later, there was an uneven swelling that hardened into uneven lumps....

Did my Face Get Too Much Fat Transferred? 11 answers

I had rhinoplasty(open,nasal bone was broken as well)& facial fat grafting 3 days ago. Rhinoplasty result seems fine,but my face is EXTREMELY...

How Long Will I Be Swollen from Fat Grafting? 10 answers

I'm on day 6 after having a fat transfer to my cheeks and I'm not sure how swollen I am. I'm hoping that I'm still quite swollen,...

Are Fat Grafts to the Face Reversible? 10 answers

I had a fat graph procedure to my face about 1 1/2 months ago. I was very specific about what I wanted yet once the surgeon had me under full...

Swelling and Bruising After Facial Fat Transfer / Hematoma 9 answers

5 weeks ago I had a fat transfer to the right side of my face to conceal and indentation caused by a growth (nf1), however there was another growth...

How Soon After a Full Face Fat Graft Can I Safely Get my Touch-up? 9 answers

Hello, Had a full face fat graft about 5 weeks ago. Doctor built a nice foundation, but I see that i did not quite get the fullness that I wanted in...

Can I Do Fillers After Fat Injection Under Eye and Lips? 9 answers

Had full face fat injection about 2 weeks ago but am noticing that areas uder the eyes and lips still dont have enouth volume can i do fillers after...

Lumps After Upper and Lower Eyelid Fat Injections 8 answers

I had fat injections to upper and lower eyelids (for hollow eyes) in the middle of December. A week afterward, I noticed lumps forming which have not...

Can my Lip Fat Transfer Be Removed or Reduced? 8 answers

I had a lip fat transfer 6 months ago, which I regret. Apart from taking on an overstuffed appearance, there are lumps/individual deposits of fat...

How Can I Increase the Take Rate for a Fat Transfer? 8 answers

I recently had my third "touch up" for a fat transfer procedure where fat was injected into the tear trough areas under my eyes. In the...

What Can I Do About Lump in Upper Lip After Fat Grafts? 8 answers

I've seen the responses to this question on the site....BUT my lump is still in my upper lip and it's been a year since I had the fat transfer...

A Twofold Question Regarding Fat Transfer After Restylane to the Tear Troughs 8 answers

I am 23 and have always had hereditary dark circles caused by tear troughs and very thin lower lid skin. 2 months ago I had restylane done. It did...

Scar Tissue from Fat Grafting 7 answers

Hi, Will unsightly scar tissue left after fat transfer dissipate somehow on its own, or would surgical intervention be needed to improve it? Thanks so...

Too Much Fat Injected in Cheeks. What Can I Do? 7 answers

I had fat injection 9 days ago .. so much pain and my face swelling has not changed for last 5 days . i need to remove this as i wil lose job. when...

Facial Fat Transfer and Cat Look? 7 answers

I got facial fat grafting along with my rhinoplasty 11 days ago. I look like a cat and I am scared I will stay looking like this. I want my cheeks and...

Fat Grafting to Correct Blepharoplasty? 7 answers

I am 2 weeks post op from a Brow lift and upper eye Blepharoplasty. I am not happy with my eyelids. I have lost the softness and not they are too...

Asymmetrical Swelling After Lower Eyelid Fat Grafting 7 answers

I'm only 9 days post op.. i had a lower eyelid fat grafting to fill in hollow lower eyes. My left eye has healed perfectly.. there is a hint of a...

The Truth About Fat Injections in Cheeks, 4.5 Weeks out 7 answers

I had small bags under my eyes. The doctor suggested to take fat out of my thighs and inject it into my cheeks; so I stupidly agreed and I do not like...

Is There Any Risk if I Redo the Fat Transfer from Tummy to Cheeks? 7 answers

I had fat transfer 4 months ago, the result was great on the first one month & half,my face looked round in a beautiful way, then the fat started...

Will Removing Fat Graft by Excision Activate Stem Cells in the Remaining Graft? 7 answers

Causing the remaining fat graft nodules to grow? I was overfilled a very long time ago. Everytime I get some of the lumps cut out-within 18 months or...

How to Treat the Lump on Breast After the Fat Transfer? 7 answers

I have done a fat transfer to breast 10 days ago, however, i noticed an obvious lump on my left breast while the right breast is not so serious. It...

Breast Fat Transfer 7 answers

I had my first fat transfer to the breasts 2 weeks ago. Is it normal for the breasts to feel tight and lumpy at this point. Do the breasts eventually...

I Had Lipo with Fat Transfer to Hips 1 Wk Ago. Way Too Much Volume. How Do I Kill Some Fat Cells? 7 answers

7 Days ago, I had lipo done on inner thighs, banana roll, arms, tummy, PLUS fat transfer to outer thighs/hips to fill in an overzealous lipo from 3...

I Had a Neck Lift and Fat Injections, Will I Smile Normally? 7 answers

A week ago, I had a neck lift and fat injections to the face. I'm pleased with my results, however I am unable to smile. Is this normal? Is this...

Options for Reducing Under Eye Puffiness from Pearl Fat Grafting? 6 answers

I had Pearl Fat Grafting to correct hollowness after lower Blepharoplasty. However, the area became puffy after the fat grafting. It has been 3 months...

Can Massaging Reverse Fat Injection Effects on my Lips? 6 answers

I had an Fat injection to my upper lips 12 days ago. The swelling has gone down but my lip looks so big and my face expression has completeley changed...

What Steroid is Used to Fix Fat Transfer Lumps? 6 answers

I am 25 years old, and have had fat injections under both my eyes to fill the hollowness about 3 months ago. Although the swelling has gone down and...

Should I Be Concerned with Eye Bags or Puffiness After Fat Transfer? 6 answers

Two weeks ago, I had fat transfer/fat grafting on my under eye area-primarily on the area at the corner of the eye. This was suggested to me by my...

Infection After Fat Graft to Cheeks? 6 answers

I had fat grafts on my cheeks 7 days ago. I went to my Dr yesterday and my face was swollen and very red with heat. They gave me a shot and rx. ...


Drooping After Fat Grafting on Hollow Upper Eyelid 6 answers

I had fat grafting for hollow upper eyelid area in one eye, in July 2008. I know that some droopiness is expected following such procedure, but can it...

Fat Grafting to Buttocks - When Will Results be Evident? 6 answers

Following fat graphing to buttocks and the swelling subsided, when will the full effect be evident? when does fat cells which were used to graph...

Lower Eyelid Stain Post Fat Transfer: Hemosiderin or Hyperpigmentation? 6 answers

I am just about a month out of a horrible lower fat transfer to my lower eyes that has left my right eye lumpy and bumpy, and my left eye still hollow...

Hollow Eye Bumps 6 answers

I had a fat transfer under my eyes because they were so hollow. Around 7months later, there was an uneven swelling that hardened into uneven lumps. It...

Sagging After Fat Transfer 6 answers

What can be done about this sagging after a f/t surgery (1 year after). I have had fillers injected and they worked well but the loose saggy skin and...

Permanent, Non-surgical Treatment for Fat Transfer Overfill Under Eyes? 6 answers

Nine years ago I had fat transfer multiple times under eyes. Initially it was to fill in the sunken look (and was overfilled)and then to correct the...

Fat Graft Removal on Lower Eyelid and Cheek 6 answers

I had fat graft done for minor dark circles a week ago. Doctor injected most fat on cheeks instead. He said 60 to 70 % will survive (new technology)....

Removing Lip Fat Nodules Through Excision 6 answers

I wish to remove my fat graft in my upper lip, which I had done last year. If the fat nodules are removed by making a small incision, will the...

Is It Okay to Massage the Areas Where the Fat Was Transfered 6 answers

Its been 2 weeks since I had a mini-face lift with a fat transfer to my cheeks and nasolabial folds. Will this cause the fat to move to other areas of...

Can Fat Transfer to Under Eyes Be Removed 1 Week Later? 6 answers

I had fat transfer to my lower eye 1 week ago, the left side is smoothning out okay, but the right seems to be swollen and baggy, and with all the...

Fat injections under eyes do not work so far... 6 answers

I had a transconjectival upper and lower blepharoplasthy three years ago. This left a lot of loose skin and hollowness under my eyes, and uneven upper...

Fat Injection in Lip Caused Large Hard Lump 6 answers

One year ago I had fat transfer to my face and my lips. On the lower lip there was always a small bulge just below the lip line, but it wasn't...

Question About Doctor's Procedure 6 answers

I had a fat transfer to my flat cheeks about 2 weeks ago. So far, it looks nice. However, my doctor said I might want to come back for a touch up in 6...

Cigar Smoking 3 Weeks After Fat Graft 6 answers

Its been three weeks since my eyelid fat graft, and today i smoke half a cigar without inhaling. Is there a chance that this may alter of negatively...

Almost 2 Weeks Post-Op Fat Injection to Forehead, What if I Only Want 50% of the Fat to Survive? (Photos) 6 answers

Its the 11th day since i have had the fat injected onto my forehead.seeing the results now, I want only 50%(max) of the fat injected onto my forehead...

Fat Transfer to Face is Diminishing with Weight Loss, Will it Return if I Gain Weight Back? 6 answers

I had fat transfer to correct an asymmetry in my jaw several years ago. It's been stable for the last couple of years. However, recently I've...

When Can I See Buttocks Fat Transfer Results? 5 answers

I recently had a fat transfer to buttocks. Am I supposed to see the result right away or does it take time for the butt to become full from the fat...

Skin Discoloration After Fat Transfer 5 answers

I had fat injections around my upper cheek area a year ago. Now, I have a greenish-grey discoloration under my skin on both sides of upper cheeks. Why...

Cheek Indents After Fat Grafting 5 answers

I had fat transfer, and now have indents across my cheeks. The fat goes above or below the area where it should. Is there a method to make the fat go...

Puffiness After Fat Grafting on Cheeks 5 answers

I had scar revision performed along with pearl fat grafting a little over 3 weeks ago. The pearl fat graft was done because I have a specific area...

I Have Had Fat Grafts to My Cheeks 5 Months Ago. I'm Overstuffed and Uneven. What Can I Do? 5 answers

Will microliposuction remove part of graft or is the grafted fat too fibrous to do liposuction evenly and not damage and intrude on rest of my face?....

Injected Fat Causing Eye Wrinkling? 5 answers

In 2005 I had both upper eyelid injected with fat (from the abdomen fat), and they looked puffy afterwards, specially the right eye. Last year I...

Removing Lumps After Fat Transfer 5 answers

How to remove fat lumps from my forehead after autologous fat grafting? I tried to massage them, but it doesnt really help. Is it helpful to use...


Is Fat Grafting on Lower Eyelids a Bad Idea? 5 answers

Fat Grafting lower Lids - I recently had a nose job / brow lift / eyes upper and lower. I'm swollen - but its only day 10. All the posts I read...

How Does Scarring from Fat Transfer Manifest? 5 answers

I am six weeks post-op from a fat transfer to the upper cheeks and lower eyelid region. Now that most of the swelling has subsided, the...

What Does 5 Fu Do if Injected Under Eye Area? 5 answers

I had a Lower Blep from inside my Eyes. After that i was hollow on one Eye.I had Fat Grating put under the Eye to fill in the hollow area.So now it...

Second Fat Transfer - Will This One Work? 5 answers

This is my second fat transfer. With the first one I had a infection and all the fat came out leaving me with a lumpy butt in a some areas. With the...

Fat Grafts and Hardened Mass During Recovery 5 answers

Two weeks ago I had fat grafts to correct irregular jaw line on one side of my face. In that time the area I had surgery on feels like it hardend into...

Lump After Fat Transfer to Upper Lip 5 answers

9 days ago, I underwent surgery for rhinoplasty, lip augmentation and a chin implant. The lip augmentation was performed using a fat graft from my...

2 Weeks Post Fat Graft: Should I Be Worried About Uneven Cheeks? 5 answers

It has been 2 weeks since my cheeks have been fat grafted and I still look like two different people on each side. I have been hiding one side with my...

Options for Non-Invasive Removal of Fat Graft to Cheeks? 5 answers

I hate my cheek fat graft its disgusting and big i would like to remove it, what are some non invasive ways to remove the fat grafting, it seems not...

Tiny Grains in my Eye Crease from Fat Injection. Is There a Doctor Here to Help Me? 5 answers

I have tiny grains (granulomas? nodules?) in my eye crease caused by periorbital fat transfer. Just two above each eye but they make my life...

Fat Transfer to Cheeks Makes Undereye Bulge when I Smile- Will The Fat Reabsorb In TIme? 5 answers

Two years ago, I had fat transferred to my cheeks (also had upper & lower bleph). When I smile, my cheeks push up and make bags under me eyes....

Numbness on Left Side After Fat Injection 5 answers

A month ago+ I had a fat injections. My left side: cheeks, under eye area, upper lip feels numbed. In addition to that all mentioned areas feels...

3 Months Post Face Fat Transfer; One Side of Face is Still More Swollen Than the Other. 5 answers

I had a full facial fat transfer 3 months ago. Immediately post-op , one side of my face was much more swollen than the other and remained so. The...

Approx. 50% of Fat Survives when Fat Grafting but What's the Time Frame for This to Happen? 5 answers

The reason I'd like to know is because I had fat grafted to an indent after lipo to my flanks/lower back and I hate what I see. The fat grafted...

Fat Injections to Lips, I Look Like a Monster! What Can I Do To Look Normal Again? 5 answers

Hello 3 weeks ago I had fat injections to my lips, and I look awful. My smile is tight and ugly, my lips curl inward and feel tight like a rubber band...

What is Wrong with my Lips? Does It Look Like a Lip Lift Was Done? (photo) 5 answers

I had a fat transfer surgery to my face done back in 2009 (eyelids, temples, and lips) and after surgery my whole mouth area was too swollen to tell...

Is There Anything I Can Do to Help my Fat Transfer Procedure to "Take" Post Surgery? 5 answers

Had fat transfer 2 weeks ago to inner thighs to correct bad lipo and wondered if there was anything I could do to help improve results and make the...

Put on 8 Pounds of Fluid After Lipo & Fat Transfer. Is This Normal? 5 answers

Eight days ago, I had Lipo to inner things, tummy, and arms, PLUS fat transfer to hips. I went in to the procedure weighing a steady 127 pounds...

What Are My Options For Fat Transfer Removal From Face? (photo) 5 answers

I had fat transfer under my eyes/top of cheeks 2 years ago with terrible results. The area is uneven& lumpy, with hard little beads underneath....

Can Fat Grafting in the Cheekbones Be Absorbed in the Lower Cheeks? (photo) 5 answers

I had a relatively thin face before recieving fat grafting in my cheekbones to help tighten my skin from a 100lb+ weightloss. But, ever since...it has...

Puffy and Hyperpigmented Under Eye Area After Pearl Fat Grafting 4 answers

I had hollowness in my lower eyes from a Blepharoplasty that was done 1 1/2 yr ago. I went to a few doctors in NYC who said putting fat back in the...

Had Problems with Fat Transfer? 4 answers

I was originally interested in Blepharoplasty, but my surgeon said I didn't have excess skin, and what I really needed was more volume, so I opted for...

Eye Bags After Fat Grafting Procedure 4 answers

I had a fat grafting procedure performed to pad the area under my eyes. (For whatever reason the muscle could be easily seen through my very fair and...

How Long Does It Take After Fat Transfer for Lips to Feel and Look Normal? 4 answers

Hello, I had fat transfer to my lips two weeks ago and rhinoplasty. The top lip appears to still have some swelling and there is a large gap between...

Does Fat Transfer (FAMI) Only Last a Month? 4 answers

 I had FAMI (Facial Autograft Muscle Injection) on the lips and it only lasted for a month. I had a touch up after a month and it still was only...

I Had Vaser Lipo and Fat Transfer to the Butt - Lumps Won't Dissolve 4 answers

About 7 weeks ago I had lipo and fat transfer to my buttock. It was great at first then a huge lump formed and I could hardly walk. I was put on...

How Long Does It Take for Fat Injections to Settle? 4 answers

I had fat injections with 22cc's between both cheeks 3 months ago. My face was very swollen the first 2 weeks before it slowly started to subside....

Can Fat from Fat Transfer Migrate to Other Areas? 4 answers

I have fat trasfer on cheeks and smart lipo on jowlines/neck. Please help, I can't find support from my own doctor. he said need to wait 6 months...

Playing Sports After Fat Transfer Surgery? 4 answers

Hi i had fat transfer on my lips 5 weeks ago. I think my upper lip is still swollen and my opinion about my over all look changes day to day.every day...

Removing Fat Injections Under Eyes? 4 answers

I got them under my eyes 4 mo ago. They were lumpy and mismatched and still are. 3 mo ago my Dr. both injected hyaluronidase and tried to needle...

Five Years Ago I Had Fat Grafts to Fill Under Eye Area. Can It Be Removed? 4 answers

The area was over filled, has not dissipated and looks very distorted.

Best Procedure for Reversing Fat Grafting to the Cheeks? 4 answers

I had fat grafting to my cheeks on May 22, 2010 and it looks pretty awful. I look like I have a chubby face. It has gone down since having this done,...

When Will I Start Looking Normal Again After Fat Transfer to Cheeks? 4 answers

I went to my doctor to ask him if he can correct a little dent on my cheeks where 2 muscles meet. He suggest fat injection. I thought it would be a...


Cannula Marks After Fat Transfer: Did Not Know of This Possible Complication, but I Have It All Over! 4 answers

6 weeks ago I had a full face fat transfer by a plastic surgeon/faces only doc who is known, I mean known to do fat grafting every working day. He is...

Micro-liposuction for Area Around Mouth Due to Fat Grafting Problem? 4 answers

I am in my 30s. I had fat grafting to my cheeks. It now looks more jowl-like and is weighting down my lower face. She also put fat in one of my...

How to Fix Under Eye Fat That is Protruding After Surgery? 4 answers

I had eye surgery three years ago where the docter added extra fat under my eye but it is protruding out under one eye. He said he would fix it with...

How Can Thin Patients Treat Deformities from a Fat Transfer? 4 answers

I underwent a fat transfer to treat a recent facial wound. I am thin but curvy, size 2 or 4, with a very nice shape. However, now I have a dent in my...

Fat Injections in Cheeks - Can It Be Removed? 4 answers

I want my old face back. I got fat injected in my checks and facial lines and now I look like a monster. I also got the hump on my nose removed and I...

Fat Transfer Removal 4 answers

I had fat transfer to the cheek area and unfortunatly too much was placed above Zygoma area (cheek bone). I have protruding humps for cheek bones. I...

Why Has Some of my Fat Transfer Gone Hard Almost 1 Year Later 4 answers

I have 2 very large areas of hardened fat, namely the cheek and buccal areas. All the fat seems to have clumped together and it's visible through...

Was Fat Injected into Lacrimal Gland Causing Dry Eye? 4 answers

Along with a bleph, my doc injected fat into my outer sub-brows. Had a bleph revision a year later where more fat was added in sub-brows. Now my left...

Timeline for Fat Grafting to "Take?" 4 answers

Hello, I understand that it takes a period of time for the fat grafting to "take" and have blood vessels attach to it. Is that timeline...

Fat Transfer Specialist in California to Correct A Previous Fat Transfer. 4 answers

Hello I had chin lipo and one side of my jawline was overly done. I am looking for advice and a very qualified specialist in fat transfers on the west...

8 Days Ago I Had Fat Transferred into my Lips and I Don't Like It, How Can I Even it Out? 4 answers

8 days ago I had fat transferred into my lips and I don't like it. I lost my signature smile and don't even look like myself. Is there...

Artefill, Fat Grafting or Other Treatment? Post Blepharoplasty Hollowness 4 answers

I am 42 years old, and had upper and lower eyelids done 9 months ago. I am not happy with the final result- too much skin removed- eyes look hollow...

Fat Transfer to Treat Facial Wound 4 answers

My doctor treated a facial wound with a fat transfer about a month ago. My wound was 6 months old at the time, and had left scarring and discoloration...

Fat Transfer Removal From Cheeks And Jaw, is It Possible? 4 answers

Hello, 41 year old male here that had fat transferred to cheeks and jaw area, I never liked the results but lived with it, however as I get older my...

Will Fat Injections in Marionette Lines Reabsorb? I Don't Like The Results. 4 answers

I had a tiny bit of fat in my marionette lines 6 weeks ago, it has done nothing to fill the line but looks irregular and bumpy when I smile on the...

Super Swollen From Fat Grafting 12 Days Ago 4 answers

12 days ago I had fat grafting to my laught lines upper lip and under eyes also a nose job... I'm super super swollen I look like Joan rivers I...

Transjunctival Blepharoplasty Fat Graft. How to Remove Overfilled Fat? 4 answers

I had pearl fat transferred under lower eyelids to correct hollowness over a year ago. My surgeon overfilled so now I have puffy pockets under and in...

Should I Worry About Results of Lower Bleph at This Point? 4 answers

I had a lower bleph (with incisions under the eye lid) and fat injections just over 3 weeks ago. My right eye appears to be healing well, but my left...


When to See the Difference After Fat Transfer to Butt? 3 answers

How long does it take to see a difference after a Fat transfer to the butt? My butt looks the same--not bigger--after a fat transfer I had a week ago....

Who Has Experience Removing Fat Graft Nodules from Upper Lip? 3 answers

I had a one time fat transfer in 1993, fat taken from inner knee. Can the fat regenerate if it is not completley removed?

Fat Graft Removal on Upper Eyelids 3 answers

How is fat graft on upper eyelid removed? I have ptosis in the inner corner of my eyelid as well.

Will Fat Transfer to Legs and Ankles Go Down More? 3 answers

I just had fat Grafting on my lower leg and knee 2 weeks ago, cause the were bony. But to be honest they still a bit bruise and my feet are swollen....

How Do You Sleep After a Tummy Tuck and Fat Transfer to the Butt? 3 answers

I dont want to lose my fat transfer by sleeping on it to much but then again i have a tummmy tuck that goes a lil more then half way in it hurts to...

Applying Pressure to Fat Transfer Areas? 3 answers

I came late for my post op follow up and the doctor was ticked off and made me wait another 30 minutes. When he finally came, he pressed down very...

When Can I Resume Exercise After Fat Transfer? 3 answers

I just had a fat transfer yesterday and like the results. I am a runner, and would like to know when it is safe to begin exercise. What I'm...

Hard Lumps in Buttocks After Fat Transfer 3 answers

Is it normal for fat tranferred to buttucks to harden in golf size bumps after two months?

Large Lump in Cheek 1 Month After Fat Graft 3 answers

I am 1 month post-op, and this past week a very large lump presented itself with the inner cheek area (closest to nose). It is so prominent that it...

Do I Need Another Fat Injection for Hollow Cheeks? 3 answers

I had fat injections on my cheeks, but it only made the lines near my lips disappear. I still have hollowness at the part of my cheek near my ears. Do...



Lump in the Right Cheek After Fat Grafting 3 answers

I had fat injected to my cheeks in the beginning of this September. Now, while my left cheek is almost back to how it was before the grafting, my...

Is Fat Injection in Cheeks Reversible? 3 answers

I had a fat injection surgery 7 weeks ago! MY cheeks has become over big and I hate the way I look! I want to go back EXACTLY to the way I was before!...

Smoking After Fat Transfer to Penis 3 answers

Hello, I have recently had the fat transfer procedure to my penis. Would smoking A) Effect the survival of the fatty tissue and B) Cause the fat to...

Swelling After Removing Fat from Lower Eyelids 3 answers

I had fat inserted in my eyes like 3 years ago, but because the doctor did a bad job i had to go remove it.I did that last year in November and now,...

How Long Does It Take to See Final Results of Fat Grafting from Tummy to Medial Inner Thighs? 3 answers

I got 150 cc fat transfer from my tummy to my left media inner thigh, how long it will take to see final results on this type a procedure??? Please...

Lumpy Facial Fat Transfer 3 answers

I am 23 days to be precise into facial fat transfer. I have a roll of fat above my top lip which makes smiling difficult and very lopsided. Also I...

Fat Disappeared? 3 answers

I had lower eyes done 2 1/2 years ago for slight baggy eyes. Dr. took fat under eyes and put above cheeks (not necessary, in my opinion). 2 weeks ago...

Is It Normal for the Fat Transfer to Feel Hard and Lumpy Where Transplanted? 3 answers

I had fat transfer to the eye, lip, and under eye area and an open rhinoplasty a week ago. I have indentations where the cast on my nose was resting...

Fat Transfer Done One Week Ago - Buttock is Wider and Flatter Than 3 answers

I had dents in each butt cheek that I wanted to fix, but they are coming back and now I just have a lot of fat on the top and dents in the middle! So...

Lumps 16 Days After Fat Transfer to Under Eyelid. Will This Go Away Without Excision? 3 answers

Hello again, thanks to all the kind doctors whos taking their time to help us with our fears on this site, anyways its been 16days now since my...

How Long Should I Wait to Get Buccal Lipectomy After Botched Facial Fat Grafting 3 answers

I had a fat grafting procedure to my face on May 22, 2010. I hate the look, it makes me look like a chipmunk with fat cheeks. How long should I wait...

Plastic Surgeon Who Removes Injected Fat from the Nose? 3 answers

Do you know of any plastic surgeon who has removed injected fat from the nose?

Facial Swelling and Bruising After Fat Transfer to Cheeks, When Will it go Down? 3 answers

I'm 5 days post from a fat transfer to cheeks. I'm incredibly swollen. bruising is moderate but my face is so distorted like Im cat woman. Had...

Wrong Area of Face Fat Grafted 3 answers

My doctor injected the wrong side of my face with fat (undereyes). He included PRP as well. It is day two post-procedure and I am wondering if now is...

Bumps and Cannula Marks After Fat Grafting 3 answers

Finally I got my media inner thighs filled with fat from my tummy, they look bumpy and full of cannula marks. Uh Ugly, will this marks go away with...

How Can I Smooth out my Visible Fat Grafting on my Nasal Folds 3 answers

I had fat transfer to nasal folds six years ago. The right side turned out to be amazing. The left side is horrible. My face looks lopsided. You can...

What is the Best Way to Fix Assymmetrical Cheeks After Fat Transfer? 3 answers

I had a fat transfer to my cheeks and have been having issues ever since. It has been 3 months and one cheek is still higher and more pronounced than...

Fat Transfer to Pecs: Is There Anyway to Reverse This? 3 answers

I am a male; I had this done during vaser surgery. I am not happy with the results and wish I never did this. Is there any way to revers these results?

Have the Fullness I Want from Fat Transfer, is this just due to swelling or will it stay this way? 3 answers

Hi, I have a fullness now that I want from fat transfer. But my procedure was only days ago. I am concerned that most of what I am seeing is still...

Two Weeks Post Op Fat Transfer to Face and Lips- When Will Swelling Go Down? (photo) 3 answers

The Dr. (who I love & did great work before) also performed a neck and mid face lift. Please tell me my face & lips are still swollen! Would...

How Long Will Fat Transfer to Pecs Last? 3 answers

I am a male who had a fat transfer to my pecs which I'm not satisfied with. I heard that these results are not permenant and after a period of...

How to Reverse a Fat Transfer to Cheeks? (photo) 3 answers

I had a fat transfer to my cheeks 9 months ago and regret it. It is uneven and makes me look gaunt. When I smile the unevenness is more noticeable....

When Can I Go Back to Work After a Fat Transfer Procedure? 3 answers

I drive for a living, after a fat transfer procedure into my inner thighs when is safe to go back to work again? Please respond.

Tissue Loss After Fat Grafting 3 answers

I had a face lift and fat grafting last August 2010. In all the places where I had the fat grafting, especially under my eyes where I had minimal...

How Long Does it Take for Fat Trasnsfer to Face (Mainly Cheeks) to Heal? Still Red 6 Weeks Post-Op. 3 answers

6 weeks ago I had some fat taken from my thigh,and put in to my cheeks and chin area.The swelling and redness, had subsided 2 weeks ago, but these...

Can Fat Injected in to the Face Start to Disburse As Early As 2 Weeks? 3 answers

I had fat injected into my face,when the swelling started to go down around 12 days I noticed a crease below my left eye top of cheek, it looks like...

Would Having Cancer Affect the Way a Facial Fat Transfer Would Survive? 3 answers

Had a mini facelift back in March 2011. Facial fat transfer also done at the same time. Results were gorgeous. By late May, about half of the fat...

What Would Cause my Upper Lip to Turn Itself out After Fat Transfer to Face and Lips? 3 answers

I can't explain the changes to my face after my fat transfer , my smile changed completely and my lip turns itself out when i smile. I am confused...

Can Cannula Entry Through Jowls for Fat Transfer Make Jowling Worse (Internal Scarring)? 3 answers

I have had this done several times now and I am concerned that it might be making my jowls worse and tougher to treat (ie with lipo). Thanks.

I Had Fat Injection to my Face 7 Weeks Ago, I was Overfilled Under my Eyes, What Should I do? 3 answers

I had fat injection to my face 7 weeks ago. My face is round and fat and I look older. I hate how I look. Will my face go down more or I need to have...

Lumps Under Eyes After Fat Transfer 2 answers

I had fat transfer under my eyes over a year ago. The plastic surgeon overfilled this area and now I am left with bumps under my eyes. He has tried...

Removing Excess Fat from Under Eyes Fat Injection? 2 answers

I had Fat injections for my under eye hollows which caused lumps. Please help me. Are there any chances to remove the excess fat or all of it by...

Is Removing Facial Fat Graft Possible? 2 answers

Eight months ago, I had fat grafted to my upper face. I get depressed looking at my photos before the procedure. I looked so much better. My cheeks...

How to Remove Lumps After Cheek Fat Injections? 2 answers

What is recommended for people with lumpiness in the cheeks after fat injections? Is there a tool that can be used to help massage the fat until...

Best Way to Remove Fat Graft to Face? 2 answers

Hi, I am looking at removing a fat graft to my lower cheeks. I had it done two years ago when I was 26 and too much fat "took" and I really...

Pain and Bruising 4 Months After Fat Transfer? 2 answers

I am 4 months a 10 days from liposuction and fat transfer to the buttocks. I received 1100 cc's in each cheek. My problem is that I fear that I...

Pillowing and Discoloration 5 Months After Fat Transfer Under Eyes 2 answers

I had fat injections under eyes to fill out some hollowness 5 months ago. The right eye is pillowed and discolored and the swelling has not gone down...

What Type of Compression Garment is Best After Having Fat Transfer to Buttocks? 2 answers

Some doctors say it is best to wear a garment that covers the buttocks in order to keep the new fat cells in place. Other doctors say it is best to...

Lumpines Afer Fat Transfer 2 answers

I had a fat transfer under my eyes because they were so hollow.Now 7 months later I have uneven swelling that hardened into uneven lumps. It made me...

Can Lip Fat Transfer Be Reversed? 2 answers

I had a fat transfer to my upper lip about 9 years ago. The surgeon injected fat along the lip line and along the inner edge of the lip to give it...

Does Anyone Know a Massage Technique for Lumps Following Facial Fat Transfer? 2 answers

I had facial fat transfer to forehead, lips, nasiolabial and marionette lines. Most of the lumps are dispersing but I have one above my top lip which...

Fat Injections for Dimples from Training and Dieting? 2 answers

I have begun training for a physique competition again after all these years, and the resultant body fat drop has caused two "voids" or...

Best Way to Remove Too Much Fat in the Face? 2 answers

I Had the Fat Injections Three Years Ago.

Can Fat Nodules Be Eliminated from Penis? 2 answers

I had fat injection into my penis for increasing it's girth. The operation was six weeks ago, now I have many smaller and bigger firm nodules...

Where Can I Have the Fat Reinjected? 2 answers

Can you tell me where I shoud be reinjected and when? I had my first cheek Fat injections on 21/5/2009. I had a totally skinny face from losing to...

Lipo w/ Fat Transfer - Swelling and Indentations After Doctor Changed Procedure 2 answers

I had lipo 6 mo. ago. i'd askd dr. to do abdomen & lower back. he suggested that i also get fat transfer into my buttocks. He told me after...

Will Sleeping on Your Side Affect the Result of Facial Fat Transfer? 2 answers

I had facelift revision and fat transfer to face and lips 3 days ago and am able to sleep on my side. If i do, would this affect the position of the...

Can Fat Injections in Lip Be Removed? 2 answers

I am 7 days out from receiving fat injections to my upper and lower lip. Top is much bigger. It is grossly overcorrected. They are so painful and hard...

Dark Dents Under Eyes 7 Months After Fat Transfer 2 answers

I'm a 50 year old woman who had fat tranfer under my eyes 7 mo ago. Had severe bruising for weeks, which changed into dark horizontal lines under...

Will Fat Injected into Lips Go Away with Time? 2 answers

My doctor injected fat into my bottom lip while I was sedated. I was having as facial laser peel and fat injections in my face to try to correct tear...

Will I Lose my Fat Graft with Weight Loss? 2 answers

I could not be more displeased with my fat grafting results. My PS made my cheeks far, far too full...I look chipmunk/pig-like and it is terrible. I...

Fat Transfer to Inner Thighs - When Can I Exercise Again? 2 answers

I had lipo 3 months ago where I got excesively treated my inner thighs, now I had fat transfer from my stomach to my medial inner thighs, when can I...

Is It Normal for Fat Grafting or Transfer to Be Puffy and Hard? 2 answers

During lipo on my stomach, the Dr. made a small dimple or dip and dedcided to fix it by injecting some fat back into that area. He stated he needed to...

Is it Normal to have Tightness, Fat Clumps, Numbness and Tingling after Fat Transfer to Face? 2 answers

I have fat transfer to my cheek bones, jawline, upper & lower lipps last week May 13th. My face feel frozen, my lips hardened like gummy bears...

Lipofilling of Lips and Cheeks, When Will the Swelling Go Down? (photo) 2 answers

This is a picture of my lips 3 days after having a lipofilling of my lips and cheeks. How long will the swelling last and will this be the actual...

Will Laser Genesis Negatively Affect Area Where Fat Transfer Was Performed? 2 answers

I had fat transer under my eyes about 6 months ago. How will the laser genesis affect that area of my face?

Can Fat Grafts Metastasize During Removal and Cause New Fat Parcels to Show Up? 2 answers

If a Lipoma removal can cause more Lipoma formations, than couldnt a fat graft that is removed result in more fat graft nodules forming?Of course you...

Numbness After Fat Transfer 2 answers

It's been 3 wks post-op after undergoing a full facial fat transfer to manage significant volume loss due to aging. I've been experiencing...

Dr. Recommendation for Chicago 2 answers

I previously posted a question here that I believe I worded inaccurately. I'm unhappy with the over-filled results of fat grafting (7months ago)...

Reversal of Fat Transfer Under Eyes 2 answers

My procedure was done 15 years ago and far too much fat so that when I smile my eyes are nearly invisible What options?

Fat Transfer Removal - 8 Years Post-op 2 answers

It's eight years out and I still can't stand looking at myself. I had fat injected in the nasolabial folds, but the doctor decided to extend...

Is It Okay to Take Prednisone 2 Weeks After Fat Transfer Procedure? 2 answers

I had a fat transfer 2 weeks ago inside my inner thighs, the swelling is huge the doctor told me to take prednisone, is this safe after 2...

Fat Injected into the Muscles Between and Above the Eye Brows - is That Permanent? 2 answers

Hello Mr/Mrs Doctor. March 2011 my doc injected fat several places in my face (which mostly has dissappeared again which I am pleased about) Now whats...

What Is The Cause Of Fat Injection Discoloration 2 Months Post-Op? 2 answers

I had a small amount of fat injected into my marionette lines 8 weeks ago it is lumpy upon animation and seems to have migrated up, there is a grayish...

Metformin After Fat Grafting 2 answers

Hi! I need to go back on my regular Metformin after fat grafting procedure. I take metformin for PCOS and not because I'm diabetic. When can I go...

Burning Skin Sensation After Lipo and Fat Grafting 2 answers

My Friend Had Fat Grafting, and Lipo Done About 5 Days Ago. Is burning skin sensation normal after lipo and fat grafting. It's really sensation to...

Fat Transfer and Persistent Bruising 2 answers

3 months have passed, I have had it lasered 3 times. Now using a skin lightner. Could this be hemosiderin now ?

Fat Graft Removed - Can It Grow Back? 2 answers

Cheek fat injected in 2002,overfilled, 08 micro liposuction,did not work, 2010 cut out, can it grow back?

3 Weeks Post Fat Transfer to Hips- Noticing Asymmetry- Anything I Can Do to Correct? 2 answers

Three weeks ago, I had fat lipoed from my abdomen then transferred to my hips in order to correct a botched liposuction from 3 years ago. Now that the...

How to Remove Fat Transfer from Forehead? 1 answer

Four years ago, I crushed my friend head-to-head while I was playing and I ended up with a depression in the left area of my forehead. I underwent a...

Swelling and Lumps on Cheeks After Fat Transfer 1 answer

I had fat transfer on my cheeks last Friday  March 27. I look awful. I look as if I have a tennis ball in each side of my mouth. The swelling is...

When Can I Diet and Exercise, Lift Weights and Do Cardio After a Butt Fat Transfer? 1 answer

Im 6 weeks out of getting a butt fat transfer and cant wait to get back in shape, Im gaining weight doing nothing at home and eating. I gain weight...

Facial Fat Grafting Removal 1 answer

I had fat grafting performed 7 weeks ago and still feel as if my face is FAR too full. I have read that most swelling should be gone by now. If this...

Will Fat Grafts to my Legs Reduce Further with Healing? 1 answer

I just had fat Grafting on my lower leg and knee 2 weeks ago, cause the were bony. But to be honest they still a bit bruise and my feet are swollen....

Fat Transfer from Waist to Calf - No Results 1 answer

Hello, about 4 month ago i have a surgery where the doctor remove fat from my waist and put in on my calf. But after 3 month my legs looks the same......

Once Someone Has Had a Facial Fat Transfer, Can It Be Revised with "Livefil"? 1 answer

My facial fat transfer did not go well at all. I have lumps over my left eye (causing ptosis of the left eye), unevenness and a "bag" under...

Fat Transfer After Lumpectomy 1 answer

On 6/16/20 I had fat tranfer to my breast because scar tissue from lumpectmoy. beliving that fullness would be added so my breast to look more like...

Will Excercise Cause the Fat Transferred to the Buttocks Go Away? 1 answer

I like excercising for health reasons, i however never quite get to get rid of the belly fat. I also dont feel saatisfied with the shape of my bum coz...

I Had Fat Put Under Both Eyes the Right One Had too Much It Was Removed Twice and Still Isnt Right, What Should I Do? 1 answer

Still has to much fat and the right side of my face fell down and he also done a lower blep did not help now he says i need to have a short scar...

Can I Reverse Fat Grafting to my Cheeks After 6 Years? 1 answer

I had fat grafting to my cheeks 6 years ago, and the results were permanent. Not much disappeared. I had more fat grafted around my cheeks to change...


What to Do if Labia Minora Fat Transfers Are Unsucessfull? 1 answer

I had my labia minora fat grafting done, first in May 2011 and second in November 2011 with very unsucessful results. What do I do know as my labia...

Lumpiness is Getting Worse As my Outer Thigh Fat Graft Heals, What To Do? 1 answer

Seven weeks ago, I had lipo on my abdomen and arms, with fat graft to outer thighs/hips (to correct over zealous lipo from 3 years ago). I am 127...

I Had a Fat Transfer Under my Eyes 4 Weeks Ago There is a Slight Improvment How Long Until I See The Final Result?

I Had a Fat Transfer Under my Eyes 4 Weeks Ago There is a Slight Improvment How Long until I see the final result?
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