11 months ago
3 days after fat injectionis way too early to evaluate the results. Swelling is very normal and may last several weeks. The majority of the swelling should go away within a few weeks.
Steven Wallach, MD
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Too soon to do anything
Steven Wallach, MD answers: Reversing fat transfer results?
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 nose area (which I really didn't have).
After three days, I still look like miss piggy. I look distorted, and I don't even look like myself. I had full natural lips which now look thinner, and the corners now go downward. I have a tiny nose which now goes up in the air, and fullness in the middle of my face. I'm very disturbed by the results. I was told I would look normal in 4-5 days, but I don't see how in two days i'll look like myself.
Is it possible to have the fat transfer removed or reversed? Is there a procedure that can melt or dissolve the fat in my face? The plastic surgeon also said he added more because a lot of it will dissolve. Will it really dissolve, and how long will it take? I'm desperate to have my pretty little features back. Help!
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A: Some good news!
11 months ago
Fat injections when done well is a great technique for volume replacement. The way you had it done, by taking your own fat by liposuction is a common technique that kills the majority of fat cells being introduced. Thus, the fat cells die and the doctor has to overfill the area. In your case the fat should resolve in a short period of time. There is nothing to do at this time except to have patience.
Fat can be removed later on, just as it was introduced - by aspiration with microcannulas. But DO NOT CONSIDER THIS FOR AT LEAST 3-6 MONTHS.
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7 months ago
It has been a good period of time since your treatment. Most of the swelling should have resolved.
Ultrasound, oral prednisone, Homeopathic medications and topical Traumeel can help with swelling.
If the area is still full, then I would consider micro-liposuction or dilute steroid injections, depending on the degree of deformity.
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