“Facial fat transfer, month po: swelling and retention”
Fat transfer: Undecided
Pain: Painfree
A month ago I had fat transferred from the buttocks to the submalar, buccal area and jawline with a surgeon in NY. I feel my face is still too heavy and ways my features down. The fat was transferred to the submalar area, the buccal area and the jawline. It was the first time fat was injected to the lower face, however I had fat injected to the malar area prior to this fat transfer and it retained very well, moreover my surgeon has a good track record for fat injections.
Pros: painfree, (in my case) permanent 'filler'
Cons: enormous swelling, unpredictable retention rate. The swelling was enough reason for me to decide not to undergo a fat transfer ever again. The unpredictable retention rate however, is much more of a concern.
Sep 9, 2009Comments and replies (4)







1432 posts
10 Sep 2009
Hi Marian, We usually judge our fat transfer procedures after 5 to 6 months. It is thought that the fat that survives after that time period is living, permanent tissue. Patients usually continue to lose some of the fat implants during the 1 to 5 months period that you are currently in. When we lose weight, we also lose volume in the face. Good luck and be well. Dr. P
1432 posts
15 Sep 2009
Hi Marian, You are welcome. Best to be patient. Dr. P
12 posts
15 Nov 2009
Hows it going now? I am intersted in fat transfer in the buccal area, is it taking in this area, in an even way?