Fat Grafting: Not Sure - Denver, CO
I had FG to my cheeks and mouth area in 2009. I...
I had FG to my cheeks and mouth area in 2009. I looked like a chipmunk for months. My smile was unnatural. The fat "took" which was good, but again, I looked unnatural. 2 years later, much of it is gone. The one part that did remain was a small correction that she added to fix my dimple.
I was bothered by the area that was indented and she implanted fat. Now, I have a strange looking fat pocket on my face. I am hoping to have it dissolved/lipo'ed out at some point. I am just not sure about this procedure. It does not offer the precision of fillers. Looking back, I think that fillers may have been a better option. They just offer more precision to the surgeon. At this point, the fat grafting just can't be tailored to client's problems as it should be.
I did not like my doctor. She seemed frazzled and dismissive. I don't think she ruined my face or anything, but I didn't feel happy with the way I was treated generally.
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Thanks for sharing your story, jcutter. I'm sorry it hasn't worked out like you'd hoped, but thanks nonetheless for posting your experience. It's so helpful for others who are considering fat grafting to hear what the long-term results are like.