My cheeks were very even before, but since the past 2 years or so, my cheeks have been starting to become even more asymmetrical. It's definitely not the "normal" kind of asymmetry a person might have, there is a difference in the skin or muscle itself on the cheeks for sure. I have tried chewing on my right side for a while (thinner side) but it hasn't solved the problem. When I use my tongue to push out on the cheeks, my left is much harder to push out than my right. Right side is VERY thin.
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Thank you for your question and I appreciate your concern. Let me assure you that the swelling you are experiencing is quite common after a facial fat grafting procedure and can take a couple of weeks to subside. Keep in mind also that doctors tend to overfill a bit knowing a portion of the fat...
Thank you for the question and photos. You can fat graft an area as many times as you want. Some areas need multiple treatments to get a desired fullness. Discuss your concern with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Best Wishes
It is indeed quite usual to place fat injections into selected areas of the face for a second time.The surgeon finds it difficult to know how much fat to place exactly and so prefers, if anything , to slightly underdo the amount placed.Usually when fat is placed for the second time the take of...
