How Soon After a Full Face Fat Graft Can I Safely Get my Touch-up?

Question

Hello, Had a full face fat graft about 5 weeks ago. Doctor built a nice foundation, but I see that i did not quite get the fullness that I wanted in certain areas. Looking to do a touch up at a little after 3 months from date of first procedure. Possibly 4 months. Is this too soon? Is there any harm in doing it at 3-4 months? thank you!

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

If your swelling decreases further and if some fat recipient areas lose more fat, then you may wish to wait longer so that secondary procedures will address all the areas of your concern once more fat disappears. However, if the focal area of depressions is significant, you can do repeat injections in three to four months after the procedure.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

I agree with Dr. Lam.  Fat transfers can change over time and can be sensitive to weight gain and loss.  I would give it at least 6 months before doing more, unless at 6 months you are still very sunken in and hollow.  Talk to your plastic surgeon about it, but in general you will notice more changes and more volume as time goes on.

	Best,

	Nima Shemirani

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD · Answer

I normally wait three to six months between fat transfer secessions to be able to more accurately judge the result of the first procedure. However, there is no reason, physiologically, that you need to wait that long so you may certainly have it repeated at 3-4 months.

Kevin Sadati, DO · Answer

Dear Jennifer,
	I would recommend you to wait at least 4 months post op to have the second set of fat grafting. By then most of swelling has subsided and new transferred fat can survive. Talk to your surgeon as well to see what his criteria are for second phase of fat grafting. I usually mix Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) with fat to help fat survival during fat transfer procedure.

Michael A. Persky, MD · Answer

Hi Jennifer,

	Best to wait at least 5 to 6 months after fat transfer to the face before having a touch up.  At 5 to 6 months, the fat that is present will likely be permanent.  Good luck and be well.

	Dr. P

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