Risks of fat transfer for lower legs?

I'm getting fat transfer to my lower legs. Are there any dangers I should worry about (such as infecton) to prevent injuries? Also, how long do you recommend for me not to drive after getting the operation?

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A: Risks of fat injection to legs

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Don't drive until you are completely off pain meds. The risk of fat injections to the legs include but are not limited to infection, bleeding, fibrosis, nodularity, scarring, fasciitis, overcorrection, undercorrection, hyperpigmentation, irregularities, ulceration, edema, pain, numbness, tingling, liquefaction... more

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