Lumps on nose from Fat Transfer

I had fat transfer on my nasal folds. The right side looks very good, but the left side has somewhat a lump. What should I do to make it lay down like the right side?

5 answers to “Lumps on nose from Fat Transfer”

A: Lumps after fat injections.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

It is certainly possible to get lumps after fat injections. They sometimes flatten out with time as the injected fat shrinks and atrophies. If the lumps remain after six months and are noticeable, then they can be corrected with surgery, probably using a small incision inside the nose.

A: If the procedure was recently performed( say in the past...

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

If the procedure was recently performed( say in the past week), often gentle massage can soften the lumps that you may feel. If it i a bit longer than that, it may be reaction to the fat injection by the surrounding tissues. This too may improve over time with massage. If it is loner than a few weeks,... more

A: Sleep on your left cheek

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Deloris, Wait 4 to 8 weeks after your treatment. Massage is the best initial treatment. The area can be injected with a low dose steroid. A mini-lipo procedure can be performed in the office with a little local anesthesia. A last option would be Accent XL treatment. You should... more

A: Lumpiness after fat transfer is not an uncommon...

By D.J. Verret, MD - Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Lumpiness after fat transfer is not an uncommon occurence. Depending on the time since surgery, this may be expected. If the lumpiness persists for longer than expected massage or sometimes steroid injections can help to smooth things out. As always, consultation with your surgeon is important as he or she can... more

A: Fat transfer to the nasolabial folds can provide a very...

By Shahram Salemy, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Fat transfer to the nasolabial folds can provide a very nice correction to this area. It's not uncommon for there to be a bit of unevenness or even lumps right after the procedure. It's important to have your surgeon address these issues for you, but usually it will resolve on its own with time and... more

Comments

jewel123
3 posts
30 Nov 2008

Fat transfer stinks!Who knows if it lasts(who wants it to last????) or not but what the doctors know is the money to be made and the many injections they will do. they care not about results!