I want to get fat grafts to the cheeks but am concerned with stroke or necrosis, what are the risks and will I know right away or am I always at risk after receiving?
May 8, 2018
Answer: Fat graft risks Fat grafts to the facial cheeks, done properly, offer little risk of stroke, blindness, skin necrosis (death) or significant fat necrosis, but those are all possible risks. Except for fat necrosis (and contour irregularities), most of these risks would be in the immediate time frame (at or within hours/days of the surgery). Fat necrosis and contour irregularities (lumpy/bumpy areas) would generally not be expected to be seen/felt for weeks to months after surgery. It would be best to consult with an ABMS Board Certified plastic surgeon to discuss the surgery and risks.
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May 8, 2018
Answer: Fat graft risks Fat grafts to the facial cheeks, done properly, offer little risk of stroke, blindness, skin necrosis (death) or significant fat necrosis, but those are all possible risks. Except for fat necrosis (and contour irregularities), most of these risks would be in the immediate time frame (at or within hours/days of the surgery). Fat necrosis and contour irregularities (lumpy/bumpy areas) would generally not be expected to be seen/felt for weeks to months after surgery. It would be best to consult with an ABMS Board Certified plastic surgeon to discuss the surgery and risks.
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Answer: Stroke or necrosis after a check fat transfer A board certified plastic surgeon who does a ton of facial fat transfer and operates at a certified facility, is qualified and experienced enough to prevent both. I’ve never seen, or even heard, of a stroke caused by a cheeck fat tranfer done with the right canula, and my take rate is close to 95%. That rate didn’t come overnight, it took years of trial and error to reduce necrosis (at first it was 50/50).See a surgeon who fits the criteria above and ask her, or him; “how many fat grafts to the checks did you perform on patients like me, last year?” Do not settle for vague answers and you’ll be in good hands. All surgeries carry risks so choose your surgeon carefully and good luck.
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Answer: Stroke or necrosis after a check fat transfer A board certified plastic surgeon who does a ton of facial fat transfer and operates at a certified facility, is qualified and experienced enough to prevent both. I’ve never seen, or even heard, of a stroke caused by a cheeck fat tranfer done with the right canula, and my take rate is close to 95%. That rate didn’t come overnight, it took years of trial and error to reduce necrosis (at first it was 50/50).See a surgeon who fits the criteria above and ask her, or him; “how many fat grafts to the checks did you perform on patients like me, last year?” Do not settle for vague answers and you’ll be in good hands. All surgeries carry risks so choose your surgeon carefully and good luck.
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