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Do I Need Another Fat Injection for Hollow Cheeks?

asked 2 years ago by moolly71 in egypte
Latest answer by William Coleman III, MD
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Tags: cheeks, hollow, sunken

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 I need reinjections? If so, when can I have it? My first injection was on 21/5/2009.

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

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Fat injections are often performed in a series of treatments

One fat transplantation may not give sufficient improvement. Fat injections are often performed in a series of treatments two months apart. Check with your doctor again about scheduling another treatment.
William Coleman III, MD

Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon
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Too early to tell if you need more fat injections

Moolly71, Fat injections in the face is a popular cosmetic treatment for facial rejuvenation. Fat is natural, soft, and has potential for longer term aesthetic results. Fat transfer is performed under local anesthesia or IV sedation. Most patients have swelling and bruising after the procedure, which lasts a few weeks. One can usually have more fat injected, if you feel more volume is needed. I'm unclear from your question whether the hollowness part of the cheek near the ears received any... more
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Usually, waiting at least 6 months before revision is prudent

Sometimes, augmentation in one area may make another area appear under augmentated. The swelling should go down and reveal the final results in 6 months to a year. Your doctor will be able to tell if the volume is due to one area being larger and more swollen then the other and whether adding additional fat would be necessary. You can always add more fat. Taking out too much fat is a little harder than adding more fat at a later date. The best way for me to tell is to see pictures and you... more
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

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