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Risks of Fat Grafting on Temple Area?

What are the risks associated with Fat grafting the temple area?

Asked 31 months ago by BELGA in Brussels, Belgium
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Contour irregularity may be common complication

Fat grafting in the temporal area needs to be done judiciously and using small amounts. The skin is generally thinner and sits against hard bone. This area will show even the smallest bumps. Trying to mold the fat using finger pressure after the injection doesn't work well. So, in addition to the serious conditions that the previous answer described, I would be mindful of irregularities.
Reza  Nabavian, MD
Santa Monica Plastic Surgeon
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Fat grafting (lipoinjection) to temple area (hollow)

Some of the risks of lipoinjection (fat grafting) to the temporal hollow include: infection hematoma fibrosis nodularity irregularity cicatricial alopecia overcorrection undercorrection abscess formation fat necrosis fat saponification neuropraxia/neurotmesis (temporal branch of the facial nerve) resulting in temporary or permanent forehead weakness numbness pain ulceration donor site deformity or problems firmness calcification lumpiness etc.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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