It has been 2 weeks since my cheeks have been fat grafted and I still look like two different people on each side. I have been hiding one side with my hair and people can notice. Will my face ever be symmetrical again? When should I be worried. Also one side has an extra lump on it. Is this a concern?
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October 9, 2014
Answer: 2 Weeks Post Fat Graft: Should I Be Worried About Uneven Cheeks?
In general the amount of fat harvested to do fat transfer to the face is much less than for liposuction/liposculpture for body contouring purposes. Because of this, the physiologic challenge to the body is significantly less and therefore generally "safer" with all other factors...
Many patients are severely stressed when their recovery is "timed" and calendar limited by deadlines. The closer you get to the event, the higher the stress. You are wise to ask what to expect, but understand that each patient heals at different rates based on your...
I would be careful to avoid fillers for your eyelid skin unless an experienced physician sees you in consultation and says despite your very young age, that you could benefit from such treatment. Probability is that you have a higher chance of being dissatisfied with irregularities and asymmetry...
