Reversing fat transfer results?

Three days is way too early to tell what you are going to look like. Fat grafting, depending on the technique that you use, creates a lot of manipulation to the tissues. This is a consequence of having to layer the fat into multiple separate layers in order to help the fat survive. This manipulation can... more

It has been a good period of time since your treatment. Most of the swelling should have resolved. Ultrasound, oral prednisone, Homeopathic medications and topical Traumeel can help with swelling.  If the area is still full, then I would consider micro-liposuction or dilute steroid injections, depending... more

When fat grafting the face, it can take months for the swelling to go down. After 6 to 12 months, if you still have significant swelling or lumps, I would recommend micro-liposuction of the fat grafted areas. Micro-liposuction involves very small suction tubes (much smaller than the normal liposuction... more

As most of the other surgeons have stated, three days after fat injection is far too soon to comment on the results. The good news is that most of the fat placed will be gone. Can fat transfer be reversed? Yes, but it is very difficult in certain area. Any facial filler, be it fat, Radiesse, etc. is... more

Only a few days after surgery, you are maximally swollen and really won't know what the final results of the fat injection will be until 3 months have passed. By that time, you will probably be much happier than you are right now. Best to wait and see! Good luck!

I agree with Dr. Moelleken in that time is an important part of your progress. When you posted this question you were three days out. You were likely at the peak of your swelling at that point. The swelling should begin to resolve and you should begin to see differences at 2-4 weeks. The final result will... more

Lawoman: Do not panic! You are only three days from facial fat grafting. Of all the facial surgical procedures I perform, I see more facial swelling and bruising following fat grafting. This is due to the number of passes of the blunt needle that is required to distribute the grafted fat cells evenly into... more

Unfortunately it is way too early to tell if you've had too much fat injected. I tell all of my patients to expect at least 3 weeks for 90% of the swelling go away, and 6 weeks to really tell what the result will be. The nice thing about fat augmentation is that its natural and can last a very long period of... more

3 days after fat injectionis way too early to evaluate the results.  Swelling is very normal and may last several weeks.  The majority of the swelling should go away within a few weeks.   Steven Wallach, MD

Three days after any procedure is far too soon to assess any results.  Fat injections do typically reduce greatly over time, often altogether.  No doubt your doctor has told you about cold packs and elevation, and waiting it out until the swelling from surgery reduces.  If the swelling is... more