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How long did it take for all of the swelling to go away after facial fat transfer? Was your face uneven until then?

By aging beauty on 01 Oct 2011

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Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 19 Oct 2011

Hi aging beauty -- I've heard of swelling lasting a few months. Here are some reviews that talk about swelling.

How are you doing now? Have you had any improvement at all?

Brooklyn1975 17 Feb 2012
I am almost 4 weeks post op from lower bleph and fat transfer. I am 37 years old. Still quite swollen around the eyes, especially the right one. The swelling seems to be stretching my eyelids laterally, giving me a 'lizard' look. And the fat has become hard on one of my temples. I can see the channels of fat through my skin. Every day is a little better. I hope it resolves.
Misty H. (RealFriend) 20 Feb 2012

Hi Brooklyn1975

Hang in there...I am no doctor, but from my experience swelling can last quite some time.  To help reduce my swelling my doctor recommended me using Arnica Montana pills which are available at most nutrition stores.  Arnica should not be taken by people with high blood pressure.  My surgeon also recommended putting hydrocortisone cream on the area as well.  Eating pineapple is also supposed to help reduce the swelling. You might want to check with your doctor before doing any of these things.

From my experience ridges and lumps are normal and can also take a while to go away. I know it is hard to be patient, but hang in there, results take months to be known.

Good luck.
Randall651 28 Apr 2012
One of the most famous plastic surgeons in the world told me that there is NO scientific evidence that Amica Montana works.
Brooklyn1975 22 Feb 2012
Thank you Misty H. I'm running to the store for some pineapple. :)
Misty H. (RealFriend) 22 Feb 2012

Hang in there.  I know it is hard to be patient especially when your face is so visible.  I had a face lift with my first fat transfer.  My black eyes didn't start to fade until 6 weeks after surgery.  They were finally gone after 2 months.  I thought they would never go away.

 

Have you used guaze strips dipped in ice water around your eyes.  This can help reduce swelling as well.

 

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