Botched? Full face fat graft looks horrible. 4 days p.o. (photos)

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I’m 4 days post FG to temples, brows, cheeks and jaw. The doctor (very high rated) told me he used 70cc’s and I was shocked!!! Too much I believe and he prides himself on getting much fat survival. I do not want this fat to survive! I’m assymetrical and round like a plate face. Lips are overdone, brows overdone, temples gigantic. I know doctors say it’s just swelling. This is NOT all swelling. What are my options to correct???

Gregory A. Buford, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for sharing!  As the other physicians have noted, at 4 days it is completely normal to be swollen.  How much of the overall volume is swelling cannot be determined at this point and so it is critical that you stay calm and confer with the Plastic Surgeon who actually performed your procedure.I hope that helps and wish you the very best!Warmest regards,Gregory A Buford MD FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACS · Answer

At 4 days you are still quite swollen.  Most of swelling will be resolved in 2 weeks and at 6 weeks almost all swelling will have resolved. Steroid injections can help in areas that look too swollen but you should wait at least 2 weeks to consider any other measures.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

It's too soon to tell what your final results will be. Swelling can last 3-6 months after fat transfer. I recommend prp and sculptra to help improve final results. Icing the area, predisone, ibuoprofen and venus legacy treatments can help reduce swelling. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Scott D. Green, MD · Answer

Hi and thanks for your question. I would agree with all the others and saying that much of what you are seeing is swelling. Patients can swell quite significantly from this and can last many days. As hard as it is, try and be patient. 
Good Luck

Adam Goodwin, MBBS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

So 4 days is far too early to judge your result in any light. at least 50% of what you see is post operative swelling. The asymmetry will be the same. You should give your face at least 3 months before you can have any clear idea of your result so please be patient, keep in regular contact with your surgeon and they can guide you through the recovery process.Hope that helps.Adam Goodwin

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