Is Restylane after Fat transfer safe?

I had Fat Transfer by my Plastic Surgeon for under eye hollows 12 weeks ago and finally after the swelling went down, I'm satisfied w/ results but still have some hollowness.

I consulted w/ an Oculoplastic Surgeon & he recommended Restylane under eyes. I am 50 yrs. old. Is it safe to have this done 12 wks. after Fat transfer?

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6 answers to “Is Restylane after Fat transfer safe?”

A: Restylane after fat transfer

Steven Wallach, MD

Using a hyaluronidase product after fat injection to the lower lid region is perfectly fine after you have waited enough time to see that the swelling from the fat injections have gone away.

A: Restylane and fat transfer

Steven Hacker, MD

To my knowledge , using Restylane after receiving fat transplant is not problematic as long as the "trauma" and "volume" from the injection of restylane does not directly affect the placement of fat. However, I am not a big advocate of restylane under the eyelids unless it is performed by... more

A: Fat Transfer and Restylane

Farbod Esmailian, MD

The under the eye hollow can be addressed with fat transfer as well as filler injections like restylane. There should not be any issues with injecting restylane in the area where you had fat transfer but ideally I would wait about 6 months after your fat transfer to see the results. 

A: Filler to lower lid hollows after fat transfer

Amir M. Karam, MD

 Using restylane or other fillers to touch up the lower eyelid hollow is not a problem after a fat transfer.  Fat transfer takes some time to stabilize, so a filler under the eye can help during this transition. 

A: Absolutely safe to have Restylane after fat transfer

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Dear Joan, There is absolutely no risk of having Restylane at this point.  Actually, the Restylane is a much better way of filling the lower eyelid than having fat transfer.  The fat can lump, can't be adjusted, and many people are disappointed with fat grating because of the relative lack of long... more

A: Restylane After Fat Transfer

Michael A. Persky, MD

Hi Joan, It takes about 5 to 6 months for everything to settle after fat transfer.  The correction that you have at that time will be from living fat tissue and will likely be permanent. You may have Restylane placed 12 weeks after your fat transfer without problem, but clear this with your fat transfer... more

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