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!
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March 5, 2017
Answer: Fat injection and secondary procedures
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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Although fat grafting is irreversible for the most part (facial liposuction is very hard to achieve good results), sometimes finding a surgeon who understands facial balance can help. For example, if your face is too long, adding fat to the sides of the face can blend in the long look and...
Fat grafting to the buttock can have an area of fat necrosis, which result in hardening and lumpiness.
It also could be an oil cyst.
All will resolve, cyst can be aspirated.
Dear Fat Grafting Patient from San Jose, CA
Applying warm pad once a day few days after fat grafting will not damage your fat cells. But there is no reason to do that. Immediately after fat grafting, cold and hot compresses are not recommended.
