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Applying Pressure to Fat Transfer Areas?
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 firmly my lower eyelids areas. I did not want him to do this and I knew it wasn’t right and it felt lumpy and different after he did that. My results drastically went down and I am very hurt and upset. Was he wrong? I thought you shouldn't apply pressure to areas that had Fat Transfer?
Asked 34 months ago by
MissTreated
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Fat Transfer and swelling
Sorry for your mistreatment.
Fat Transfer requires blood supply. Excessive movement in the 5 days after injection can adversely affect the long term results of your fat transfer. After that time, the blood supply to the fat has taken hold and swelling can be improved with mild massage.
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Pressure on certain areas could help after fat transfer
First of all, I want to tell you that I'm sorry that you felt mistreated. Sometimes, doctors are very busy and they might come across that way when really they have a lot on their mind. A good bedside manner really can make a difference though.
In terms of the pressure, applying this judiciously can help some swelling that may be related to the manipulation caused by the procedure. Another word for this is inflammatory edema. It shouldn't really affect the way the fat will be shaped unless...
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Fat Transfer and External Pressure
Hi Mistreated$,
Sorry to hear about your bad experience. Sometimes we softly massage areas after fat transfer. In your specific case, your surgeon is the best person to explain what the thought process was in what was done.
Have a discussion with your physician.
Be well and hopefully you will heal beautifully.
Dr. P
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