How Long Does Bruising Last After Facial Fat Transfer?

Dear Bluebird,

Usually fat grafts can cause bruising for about 2 weeks after the procedure.  You will notice the bruising change color from red/purple to brown/green to yellow before finally fading away.  Make up can be used as the bruising lightens (a good cover-up make-up) and get you back to your normal life sooner.

All in all, it is a wonderful technique to add large amounts of volume that looks natural and lasts a long time.

Best,

Nima Shemirani

The degree of bruising varies from person to person as well as from body part to body part. Typically faces bruise quite a lot from fat grafting, especially if you are having fat placed in several areas. This bruising usually starts off around the area of fat grafting but then tends to drift down across the neck and even the chest area due to gravity. The bruising, if severe, can take 2-4 weeks to be totally gone. If it is mild, it can be gone in 1-2 weeks.

Bruising after surgery is dependent on several factors. These include the extent of the procedure, Medications taken, herbal rmedies ingested, as well as your genetic predispsition. In facial surgeries, bruising can last from 5 to 14 days. After 7 days , you will be able to cover it well with makeups.